615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Part 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 16 of Blood Meridian unfolds in a stark and unforgiving landscape, where the narrative follows a group of riders making their way across a bleak, snow-covered expanse in the early morning hours. The landscape around them is quiet, with the only signs of life being the constellations like Cancer and Cassiopeia gleaming high in the sky. As they ride through this desolate terrain, they come across abandoned farmlands, where only the skeletal remains of dried fruits serve as reminders of past life. This…
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      Part Three:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jim’s growing relationship with Nancy is explored against the backdrop of social expectations and personal hesitations. After spending a day together in Dublin, Jim contemplates making their engagement public, hoping it would compel them to formalize their commitment. Nancy, however, insists on careful planning, mindful of not overshadowing Miriam’s upcoming wedding. Jim’s impatience contrasts with Nancy’s caution, reflecting their differing approaches to the future. Despite the…
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      Sea of Flames

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Sea of Flames" introduces a mysterious gemstone rumored to be displayed at the Paris museum, sparking fascination and fear among the staff. Marie-Laure, a blind ten-year-old girl, overhears conflicting stories about the stone's origins and properties—ranging from a cursed Japanese relic to a diamond capable of causing death or immortality. The stone, dubbed the "Sea of Flames," becomes a focal point of superstition, with staff blaming it for minor misfortunes like power outages or broken…
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      The Professor

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Marie-Laure and her uncle Etienne reading Darwin together when he suddenly becomes agitated, convinced someone is present despite Marie-Laure hearing nothing. Etienne hastily leads her to the kitchen, revealing a hidden cellar hatch beneath the floor. As he urges her to descend, Madame Manec interrupts, dismissing his fears as irrational. The scene reveals Etienne’s fragile mental state, as he trembles and whispers nursery rhymes to himself, while Marie-Laure attempts to comfort…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in the Hôtel-Dieu dining room, where Madame Manec and Marie-Laure discuss wartime topics like U-boats and currency exchange over bowls of chowder. A mysterious man named René joins them, exuding sea air and making clumsy movements. After a tense exchange of pseudonyms, he whispers instructions about noting military insignia on license plates and harbor vessels, hinting at clandestine activities. Madame Manec’s quiet demeanor suggests her involvement in resistance efforts, though…
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      The Third Stone

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows von Rumpel, a determined Nazi officer, as he searches for a legendary blue diamond in a château near Amiens. Believing the stone was hidden there by a museum official during the invasion of France, he meticulously explores the retired paleontologist's home. With the help of a skilled Gestapo safecracker, he uncovers a strongbox containing a velvet box. Inside, he finds what appears to be the prized pear-cut diamond, only to discover it is another expertly crafted fake, leaving him…
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      Leaflets

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of soldiers, including Werner and his comrades, dining in a war-torn setting. The Austrians eat methodically, exuding confidence in their mission, while Werner retreats to a bathtub in a top-floor suite. Through a slightly opened shutter, he observes the grim surroundings: a massive artillery gun, the turbulent sea, and a distant red glow from unseen battles. The scene underscores the tension between the known present and the uncertain future, as Werner reflects on…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Sto­ry­teller, Jodi Picoult weaves a haunt­ing mul­ti-gen­er­a­tional nar­ra­tive that con­fronts the lega­cy of the Holo­caust and the com­plex nature of for­give­ness. The sto­ry fol­lows Sage Singer, a reclu­sive bak­er grap­pling with grief, who befriends an elder­ly man named Josef Weber—a beloved small-town fig­ure and Holo­caust sur­vivor. When Josef reveals a shock­ing secret from his past and makes an unthink­able request, Sage is forced…
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      by LovelyMay The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France is a charming and philosophical novel that tells the story of Sylvestre Bonnard, a kind-hearted and scholarly antiquarian whose passion for rare books leads him into unexpected adventures. Through Bonnard’s reflections and actions, the novel explores themes of love, justice, and morality, often with subtle humor and irony. France’s elegant prose and insightful observations create a rich portrait of a man whose intellectual pursuits are intertwined with his humanity, earning the book the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1905.
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      Chapter 4: Dodo

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: Dodo begins in the cold darkness of Chicken Hill, where Addie Timblin waits anxiously for her husband, Nate, to return home. As she waits, the Pottstown Association of Negro Men is gathered around her kitchen table, engaged in animated discussions filled with card games and gossip. The focus of their conversation shifts to Miss Chona, a crucial yet ailing figure in the community, and her longstanding impact on the Hill. The men, though half-hearted, acknowledge their debt to Miss Chona, but…
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