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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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The Sixth Sun: A Prehistory of Man's Next 4300 Years
by Ted Barber (Goodreads Author)
by Ted Barber (Goodreads Author)
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date: Apr 27, 2011
Ten (10) copies of Ted Barber’s book, "The Sixth Sun", will be given away to lucky contestants!
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Chase in Time
by Rene Len (Goodreads Author)
by Rene Len (Goodreads Author)
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date: May 26, 2016
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A time travel love story set in Texas in the late 1800's. If you love histo ...more
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THE BELIEF IN Angels
by J. Dylan Yates (Goodreads Author)
by J. Dylan Yates (Goodreads Author)
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date: Mar 27, 2015
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"Exquisite! Disturbing! Riveting!"
A raw and haunting, coming-of-age novel about a courageous, young ...more
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