Historical Fiction

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Centennial

4.5

Experience the epic saga of the American West in James A. Michener's Centennial, a sweeping tale of pioneers, warriors, and the untamed land…

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Angle of Repose

4.0

A retired professor delves into his grandmother's pioneering past, uncovering family secrets and the rugged spirit of the American West.

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Transcription

3.5

In 1940, young Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into espionage, monitoring British Fascist sympathizers. Years later, her past resu…

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Leaving Berlin

4.2

In the shadowy ruins of post-war Berlin, a Jewish writer entangled in McCarthyism strikes a dangerous deal with the CIA, only to find himsel…

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The Sorrow of War

4.1

A haunting exploration of war's aftermath, this novel follows a survivor's quest to understand the horrors he endured in Vietnam.

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Fields of Fire

Experience the brutal and transformative realities of Vietnam through the eyes of three distinct Marines in this gripping and poetic war nov…

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March

4.0

A Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novel that blends love and catastrophe on the front lines of the American Civil War.

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The Killer Angels

4.3

Experience the epic Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of its commanders in this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that redefined histor…

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Cold Mountain

3.2

A Confederate soldier's perilous journey home becomes an odyssey of survival, love, and self-discovery in the war-torn South.

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Rifles for Watie

4.6

Experience the harrowing journey of Jeff Bussey as he navigates the brutal realities of the Civil War in this gripping tale of survival and …

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Searching for Caleb

4.3

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author's deeply personal historical epic about a family's journey to uncover their roots and the haunting power of …

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Harlot's Ghost

3.3

Norman Mailer's epic spy novel weaves a tapestry of real and imagined characters through the tumultuous events of the Cold War, offering a p…

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Ancient Evenings

3.0

Norman Mailer's dazzling novel transports readers to ancient Egypt, bringing to life the pharaohs, gods, and mortals in a rich, evocative ta…

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Pavane

4.1

In an alternate 1968, England is a Catholic theocracy ruled by the Inquisition, where rebellion simmers beneath the surface. A gripping tale…

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The Frozen Hours

4.2

Experience the harrowing Battle of Chosin Reservoir through the eyes of those who fought in one of the most brutal campaigns of the Korean W…