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BestHistoricalFiction Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The War Nurse, Tracey Enerson Wood

The War Nurse

Tracey Enerson Wood
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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
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After Sappho

Selby Wynn Schwartz
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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
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Book Cover for: The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library

Janet Skeslien Charles
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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
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Book Cover for: The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt, C. W. Gortner

The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt

C. W. Gortner
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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
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Book Cover for: Marvelous: A Novel of Wonder and Romance in the French Royal Court, Molly Greeley

Marvelous: A Novel of Wonder and Romance in the French Royal Court

Molly Greeley
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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
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Book Cover for: The Children's Blizzard, Melanie Benjamin

The Children's Blizzard

Melanie Benjamin
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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
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Book Cover for: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, Allison Pataki

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

Allison Pataki
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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
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Book Cover for: Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl, Renée Rosen

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

Renée Rosen
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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
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Book Cover for: The Saint's Mistress, Kathryn Bashaar

The Saint's Mistress

Kathryn Bashaar
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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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Book Cover for: How Do You Live?, Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino
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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
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