615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sure, please provide the first chapter you'd like me to read and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin James McBride is the author of the New York Times–bestselling Oprah’s Book Club selection Deacon King Kong, the National Book Award– winning The Good Lord Bird, the American classic The Color of Water, the novels Song Yet Sung and Miracle at St. Anna, the story collection Five- Carat Soul, and Kill ’Em and Leave, a biography of James Brown. The recipient of a National Humanities Medal and an accomplished musician, McBride is also a distinguished writer in residence at New York…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 begins with Alice and her fellow librarians embarking on a treacherous journey to Arnott’s Ridge, a remote and rarely traveled area filled with rough terrain and dense forest. Their trusted guide horse, Charley, leads the way through the unpredictable paths, his steady movements offering some reassurance amid the uncertainty of their mission. Despite the bitter cold and the sense of unease hanging in the air, the women push forward, determined to reach their destination. Their goal is…
    • Chapter 26: Confronting the Nightingale’s Legacy Cover
      by Denzelle Nightingale's legacy takes center stage in Chapter Twenty-Six of the novel, exploring the protagonist’s complex relationship with her past against the serene backdrop of the Oregon Coast. On a beautiful spring morning, she is unexpectedly confronted with an invitation that stirs deeply buried emotions and memories. This invitation, a relic from another time, arrives in the form of a request to attend the AFEES reunion in Paris, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war. The event is…
    • Chapter 17: Grief and Transformation in Times of Change Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Seventeen intricately weaves together the themes of personal sorrow, collective grief, and the struggle for identity during a period of societal upheaval, touching on profound themes of Grief and Transformation. The narrative begins with Jude, a medical student at the University of Minnesota, who is tasked with dissecting a cadaver in her studies. In an effort to humanize the process, she names the body Freddy, showing respect for the deceased while maintaining her clinical approach. This method…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24: Duck Boy opens with the arrival of Paper's renowned sweet potato pie, which serves as the focal point for a gathering of Nate, Addie, Rusty, Fatty, and Miggy, who arrives late after work at Pennhurst. Miggy, with her professional demeanor, contrasts sharply with her past life on Hemlock Row, immediately establishing a bond with Nate. Their light banter sets the stage for a deeper conversation, and as the evening progresses, Miggy opens up about her life and her work at the hospital. She…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1857–8 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur begins his journey at the British Museum in 1857–58, stepping into a new chapter of his life with both excitement and apprehension. He is introduced to the Keeper of Oriental Antiquities and his assistant, Edward, who represents everything Arthur feels he lacks—refinement, education, and a well-to-do background. Edward’s poised demeanor and physical fitness, along with his well-tailored clothes, stand in stark contrast to Arthur’s self-perceived shortcomings. Arthur's lack of formal…
    • H2O: NARIN, ZALEEKHAH, ARTHUR: By the River Tigris, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin H2O plays a significant role in the shifting landscapes of human history, as illustrated by the looming flood of the Tigris River in 2018. The river's floodgates are set to open, bringing with it the inundation of the once-dry, barren land that is about to be submerged. The rising water level will eventually cover Castrum Kefa, an ancient city with a rich history, causing it to be lost beneath the swelling reservoir. Zaleekhah, one of the central figures in the story, reflects on the sorrowful fate of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1: Phillip begins by offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Phillip Castaneda, a young man navigating homelessness in the backseat of his father’s Nissan Sentra in the late summer of 2021. At a time when the world was slowly emerging from the shadows of the coronavirus pandemic, Phillip’s daily routine revolved around making the best of his difficult circumstances. Each day began with him dressing in the car and then heading to a nearby Target for bathroom access, marking a stark…
    • Chapter 13: The Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, D.D.S., D.D. … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 delves into the life of Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, a notorious figure deeply entrenched in racial politics and propaganda. Born in 1889 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Jones grew up in a family of dentists, but his academic journey took a turn when he failed his dental studies at the University of Pittsburgh. His struggles were not merely academic but stemmed from what could now be diagnosed as paranoia, evident in his bizarre writings that linked dental features with racial…
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