Tag: Historical Fiction

The Dressmaker Summary

‘The Dressmaker’ by Kate Alcott is a historical fiction novel that follows the journey of a young seamstress aboard the ill-fated Titanic.

Sounder Summary

‘Sounder’ by William H. Armstrong is a heart-wrenching story of a young African American boy and his loyal dog, as they navigate poverty, racism, and the pursuit of education in the 19th century American South.

The Wheel of Darkness Summary

‘The Wheel of Darkness’ by Douglas Preston is a thrilling novel that follows FBI Special Agent Pendergast as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths aboard a luxury ocean liner.

Boy, Snow, Bird Summary

Boy, Snow, Bird” by Helen Oyeyemi is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, race, and family secrets through a modern retelling of the Snow White fairy tale.

Darkness at Noon Summary

Darkness at Noon” by Arthur Koestler is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by a communist revolutionary during the Stalinist era.

All Quiet on the Western Front Summary

A gripping and poignant adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war novel, exploring the harrowing experiences of German soldiers during World War I.

Wildwood Dancing Summary

‘Wildwood Dancing’ by Juliet Marillier is a captivating fantasy novel about five sisters who venture into a magical realm every full moon, but their lives take a dangerous turn when dark forces threaten their world.

A Year Down Yonder Summary

A Year Down Yonder” by Richard Peck is a heartwarming and humorous coming-of-age story set in rural Illinois during the Great Depression.

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois Summary

‘The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois’ is a powerful exploration of Black identity, history, and love through the lens of a multigenerational family.

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