613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Fall

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid depiction of Saint-Malo under a stormy sky, where German officers arrive in limousines to film along the ramparts. Etienne observes them from his window through a telescope, noting their casual demeanor despite the wartime setting. Across the street, laughter and light spill from Claude Levitte’s house, contrasting with the darkened block. The scene is punctuated by a shot glass tossed from a window, symbolizing the tension and unpredictability of life under occupation.…
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      Agoraphobia

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Agoraphobia" from *All the Light We Cannot See* focuses on Etienne's growing anxiety as he waits for Marie-Laure to return from her usual trip to the bakery and the sea. Normally, her outing takes 21 minutes, but this time, she exceeds the expected duration, triggering Etienne's fear and paranoia. He imagines worst-case scenarios—her getting lost, injured, or discovered for her clandestine activities involving bread and a transmitter. His mind spirals into panic, envisioning the bakery in…
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      Duffel

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Duffel" from *All the Light We Cannot See* follows Jutta as she grapples with the emotional weight of a duffel bag left behind by Volkheimer. The bag sits ominously on the hall table, a silent reminder of absence. Jutta tends to her son Max and observes her husband Albert engrossed in his model train world downstairs, the relentless sound of the trains echoing through the house. Despite attempting to focus on grading her students' exams, Jutta finds herself distracted, her thoughts drifting to…
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