BestHistoricalFiction Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The War Nurse
Tracey Enerson Wood
Tracey Enerson Wood does it again with in depth-writing elevating her to Internationally Bestselling author for her debut novel #TheEngineersWife & now with her upcoming book #TheWarNurse fascinating story of Julia Stimson @TraceyEnerson @Sourcebooks https://t.co/Ku2bt7PxCQ https://t.co/laqyGB2sNm
Paperback, 2022
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
After Sappho
Selby Wynn Schwartz
1/24/23 release After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz @LiverightPub is a sapphic historical fiction, which involves many women, who for human treatment of women, democracy for all, not just men. Fascinating story told in cascading vignettes. https://t.co/Y5T0AxV8EB
Paperback, 2024
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Paris Library
Janet Skeslien Charles
Long awaited today's release 2/9/21 #TheParisLibrary by @skesliencharles @AtriaBooks @simonschuster Love novels which shed light on little-known stories. This one brings the Library and its people who risked their lives to lift other people up during WWII. https://t.co/RHj4nU51iV https://t.co/mia2vmHUOa
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt
C. W. Gortner
Today's paperback release 5/25/21: #TheFirstActress by @CWGortner @penguinrandom This intensely imagined story brings the trials and triumphs of exceptional heroine, Sarah Bernhardt, first modern actress. Heartfelt. Highly engrossing. https://t.co/ieRJ43XUQu https://t.co/v2JhrGCew3
Paperback, 2021
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Marvelous: A Novel of Wonder and Romance in the French Royal Court
Molly Greeley
2/28/23 release #Marvelous by Molly Greeley @WmMorrowBooks recreates the true story behind the Beauty and the Beast legend. This fascinating story written with beautiful prose brings marvelous characters and court intrigues. https://t.co/faaWdyp6ZK https://t.co/PpWBxfHxmr
Paperback, 2024
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Children's Blizzard
Melanie Benjamin
Today's release 1/12/21 #TheChildrensBlizzard by @MelanieBen @DelacortePress Based on a little-known blizzard that struck the Great Plains on January 12th, 1888. Masterful storytelling with characters that stand out and blizzard that freezes your bones: https://t.co/4f1SYIaNuK https://t.co/HmrNyakzex
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
Allison Pataki
Thank you Ballantine Books @penguinrandom for ARC of #TheMagnificentLivesOfMarjoriePost by @AllisonPataki Story of fascinating woman who made her mark as distinct philanthropist & pioneering leader. Written affectionately, brilliantly crafted. Re 2/15/22 https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/the-magnificent-lives-of-marjorie-post/ https://t.co/H3THERyRG4
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
Renée Rosen
April 25, 2023 release #FifthAvenueGlamourGirl by @ReneeRosen1 @BerkleyPub reimagines the story of Estee Lauder, bringing a dose of glamour, reality, and fun. https://t.co/1GZ9xg6NBU https://t.co/QuY7dhtpkj
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Saint's Mistress
Kathryn Bashaar
Today's release 9/22/20 #TheSaintsMistress by Kathryn Bashaar @CamCatBooks St Augustine once was as a young man who fell in love with a peasant girl. And as a man of aristocratic blood, together they defied social norms and traditions. Superbly written: https://t.co/J798rYisSk https://t.co/WWgfca8yYw
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How Do You Live?
Genzaburo Yoshino
Thank you @AlgonquinYR for ARC of #HowDoYouLive? by Genzaburo Yoshino. It's the first English translation of the classic Japanese novel for young readers. It teaches about the importance of the humanities to society & the value of thinking for oneself. Poignant read. Re 10/26/21 https://t.co/PDrsLF6u1a
Paperback, 2023
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book