615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Part Two:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jim Farrell, the pub owner, notices a familiar figure, Eilis Lacey, who seems to avoid his gaze, stirring a mix of recognition and uncertainty. The narrative reveals Jim’s connections with local patrons, including Eilis’s mother and Martin, who frequents the bar but remains distant. The dynamics within the pub are highlighted through Jim’s observations of the staff, particularly Andy, a young and somewhat cheeky barman whose presence brings a new crowd, contrasting with Jim’s more…
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      Light

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Marie-Laure, a blind girl, as she gradually masters navigating her neighborhood using a tactile model and her heightened senses. After months of failed attempts, she begins to recognize the correlation between the miniature model in her kitchen and the real-world streets of Paris. By memorizing landmarks like benches, lampposts, and storm drains, she gains confidence in guiding her father home. One snowy day, she successfully orients herself near the Seine, relying on sounds and…
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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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      Part Six:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Part Six:i*, Nancy meets with Oliver Rossiter, a Wexford-based estate agent, to view a potential building site at Lucas Park. Despite the gloomy weather diminishing the site’s appeal, Oliver highlights its potential, mentioning outline planning permission for a bungalow and suggesting the involvement of a landscape gardener to improve the property’s prospects. Nancy contemplates the site’s proximity to the road and its suitability for construction, weighing her options carefully…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on Werner's fourteenth birthday in May 1940, set against the backdrop of a Germany increasingly dominated by Nazi ideology. Despite the grim times, Frau Elena prepares a pudding, and Jutta gifts him a piece of quartz wrapped in newspaper. The children, including the Gerlitz twins and a sleepy five-year-old Rolf, engage in playful soldier impersonations, while a baby girl sits contentedly in Jutta's lap. Outside, the flame atop the waste stack flickers ominously, hinting at the industrial…
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      Blackbirds

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Blackbirds" depicts Werner's life at a rigorous military school, where discipline and technical training dominate daily routines. Students face harsh淘汰, with several deemed "weakest" and expelled. Werner spends evenings working in Dr. Hauptmann's lab, tasked with improving a directional radio transceiver capable of multi-frequency transmission and precise angle measurement. Hauptmann oscillates between mentorship and冷酷 silence, his authority暗示ing connections to higher military…
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