613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      The Boches

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts the arrival of German soldiers, referred to as "Boches," in the French town of Saint-Malo through the observations of Marie-Laure and her father. The Germans are described as impeccably dressed, their uniforms spotless, as if they’ve never seen battle. The townspeople note their voracious consumption of local goods, from postcards to champagne, while whispers of Hitler touring Paris underscore the surreal tension. Curfews and bans on music and public gatherings are imposed, leaving…
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      Diagnosis

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sergeant Major von Rumpel undergoing a medical examination by a military doctor, juxtaposed with his recent activities as a Nazi art and treasure appraiser. Earlier that day, he supervised the confiscation of a 15th-century davenport destined for Göring’s collection, reflecting the systematic plundering of Europe’s cultural artifacts. Von Rumpel’s mind drifts to his obsession with the legendary Sea of Flames diamond, envisioning it displayed in Hitler’s planned Führermuseum…
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      The Messages

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter "The Messages," Marie-Laure and her uncle Etienne navigate life in occupied Saint-Malo during World War II. The authorities require households to display occupant lists, and Marie-Laure, a blind 15-year-old, copes with hunger by imagining lavish feasts. During a trip to the bakery, Madame Ruelle secretly slips her a note, which Etienne later reads aloud—a seemingly innocuous message about a recovering father meant for his daughter. This marks the beginning of a clandestine communication…
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      Numbers

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of wartime chaos as Allied bombs destroy the rail station and German forces disable harbor installations. Etienne, the protagonist, hears rumors of nearby American advances and impending liberation, creating a tense atmosphere. He visits Madame Ruelle’s bakery, where she urgently tasks him with gathering coordinates for German flak batteries to aid the resistance. The urgency of the mission is underscored by the imminent threat of German forces interning all…
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      The Key

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Key" follows a woman in her lab as she handles seashells, triggering vivid memories of her past. She recalls clinging to her father's trouser leg, the skittering of sand fleas, and the haunting imagery of Captain Nemo's submarine. These sensory details evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and loss. Her thoughts then shift to a boy who once paged through a book about birds, hinting at a connection between them. The narrative blends her present actions with fragmented recollections, creating a…
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      by LovelyMay The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses begins in Ithaca, a rugged island where steep hills met the sea, and simplicity thrived over grandeur. This mountainous kingdom, ruled by Laertes, lacked the wide plains that enabled chariot warfare, leaving its warriors to fight on foot. Despite the absence of horses, the land was abundant with goats, sheep, and deer, while its surrounding waters provided rich catches of fish. Summers were long and golden, winters short and gentle. Wildflowers carpeted the slopes, and…
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      Contents

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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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      Chapter 25

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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…
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      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…
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