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Historical Fiction
Historical fiction presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period. In historical fiction, the time period is an important part of the setting and often of the story itself.
Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two. Authors of historical fiction usually pay close attention to the details of their stories (settings, clothing, dialogue, etc.) to ensure that they fit the time periods in which the narratives take place.
In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in histor ...more
Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two. Authors of historical fiction usually pay close attention to the details of their stories (settings, clothing, dialogue, etc.) to ensure that they fit the time periods in which the narratives take place.
In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in histor ...more
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A Free State: A Novel
by Tom Piazza
by Tom Piazza
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date: Sep 13, 2016
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Availability: 10 copies available, 280 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Sep 13 - Oct 18, 2016
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Leaving Kent State
by Sabrina Fedel (Goodreads Author)
by Sabrina Fedel (Goodreads Author)
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date: Nov 11, 2016
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Seventeen Rachel Morelli has been waiting for the return of her next do ...more
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The Second Season
by Heather Chapman (Goodreads Author)
by Heather Chapman (Goodreads Author)
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date: Sep 13, 2016
“With characters calling to mind the March girls and society adventures worthy of Frances Burney, this is a genuine and thoughtful treatment of young
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Giveaway dates: Aug 31 - Oct 07, 2016
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