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Historical
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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Alice's Notions
by Tamera Lynn Kraft (Goodreads Author)
by Tamera Lynn Kraft (Goodreads Author)
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date: Apr 11, 2017
Enter to win one of 2 autographed copies of Alice's Notions in paperback. Christian historical romantic suspense. In this quaint mountain town, things
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Availability: 2 copies available, 482 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Apr 30 - Jun 04, 2017
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The French Orphan (The French Orphan, #1)
by Michael Stolle (Goodreads Author)
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The year is 1640, and Louis XIII is on the French throne. However, as far as you’re concerned, this is all ...more
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by Michael Stolle (Goodreads Author)
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date: Dec 08, 2013
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The King in the Stone
by Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban (Goodreads Author)
by Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban (Goodreads Author)
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date: Jul 22, 2016
A full moon,
A silver key,
And the unbending passion of two young lovers
Will bring hope to a defeated kingdom
And, through their sorrow, deliver a king
Wh ...more
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A silver key,
And the unbending passion of two young lovers
Will bring hope to a defeated kingdom
And, through their sorrow, deliver a king
Wh ...more
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Availability: 1 copy available, 295 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Apr 14 - Jul 01, 2017
Countries available: US
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