Historical Fiction

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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…

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Before We Were Free

4.2

Anita de la Torre's life in the Dominican Republic takes a dramatic turn as she faces the brutal realities of dictatorship and fights for he…

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Blood Water Paint

4.3

A haunting novel in verse about Artemisia Gentileschi, a talented painter navigating the male-dominated society of 17th-century Rome, inspir…

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The Inner Circle

3.8

A young man joins the research team of Dr. Alfred Kinsey, delving into the controversial world of human sexuality and personal relationships…

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Riven Rock

4.1

A tragic love story based on true events, following the tumultuous lives of Stanley McCormick and Katherine Dexter, set against the backdrop…

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Outside Looking In

4.0

A captivating tale of a couple's unexpected journey into the psychedelic 1960s, seduced by the charismatic Dr. Timothy Leary and his LSD exp…

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San Miguel

3.0

In 1888, Marantha Waters arrives on the desolate island of San Miguel, hoping for paradise but finding only isolation and hardship. Decades …

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Drop City

3.5

A band of hippies ventures into the Alaskan wilderness in the 1970s, seeking utopia but finding unexpected challenges and human complexities…

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The Land in Winter

4.3

In the frozen English countryside of December 1962, two couples grapple with secrets and unraveling lives as violent blizzards trap them in …

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Wolf Hall

4.0

In the treacherous world of Tudor England, Thomas Cromwell rises from humble beginnings to become a formidable political force, navigating t…

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The Silver Sword

3.8

A gripping tale of resilience and hope during WWII, following the Balicki children's perilous journey from Poland to Switzerland, guided by …