Historical Novels
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- Best Historical Novels Set in Ancient GreeceIf you're interested in the ancient world, then be sure to try any of these decidedly excellent historical novels set in ancient Greece.
Writing Tutorial: How to Get the Media Interested in Your Historical Time-travel NovelThe media basically looks at fiction that fleshes-out proverbs that most people find have universal values of commitment, hard work, and family loyalty, usually with characters on an adventure, mission, or exploration.
How to Write Your First Historical NovelHave you always wondered how to divide up your chapters and plan your first historical novel from outline to finish?- Famous Historical Fiction Novels and Their AuthorsHistorical fiction can be both entertaining and informative. These two qualities blend flawlessly together in some of our most famous works of art. Here we will take a look at various historical novel writers and their contributions to literature.
Love Letters and a Mysterious Stranger is Theme for Historical NovelIntriguing letters -- letters that were given much thought -- letters written so eloquently -- letters that touched her heart! Who had written such letters? This was the last thing Edith had expected.- Philippa Gregory's the White Queen is a Gripping Historical NovelSet during the War of the Roses, The White Queen is the fascinating story of Elizabeth Woodville, the sometimes York Queen of England. Philippa Gregory has written another masterpiece.
- "Captivity" by Deborah NoyesA novel of two women's lives in 1850s America captures the birth of the American Spiritualist Movement.
- What is Fiction?A definition of fiction.
- By the Great Horn Spoon, by Sid Fleischman: a ReviewElementary students can explore both the historical novel genre, as well as the tall tale genre by reading By the Great Horn Spoon. They'll learn about the Gold Rush and American culture, and have a great time doing it!
- Book Rview: Long Knife/Thom (1979)One of the great heroic figures of the Revolutionary War and of Illinois history is the underappreciated George Rogers Clark.
Two Suspenseful, Historical Novel RecommendationsSuspenseful novels are a dime a dozen. Well written, complex and profound page-turners are not as easy to find. I have two recommendations that are excellent.- Review of David Ebershoff's Book: The Danish GirlThis is a review of the historical novel by David Ebershoff about Einar Wegener who had one of the first sex change operations performed in Germany.
- Mary Called Magdalene by Margaret GeorgeThe story of Mary of Magdala has fascinated people of all faiths throughout humanity. Was Mary of Magdala a prostitute? Mary is one of the greatest female divinity figures spoken of in the Bible.
Confederate Victory in Alternate Historical Novella: Bring the JubileeBring the Jubilee is an adventure tale of a lowly farm boy, Hodge Backmaker, who makes his way out of the near serfdom of the American country-side to the modern, though decaying, city of New York, to the intellectual commune of Hagershaven and beyond.- The Boleyn Inheritance: Will Her Family Leave Her Wealth and Power or a Traitor's Death?Henry VIII is a terrifying man. As king he has complete power over his subjects, and especially his wives. Will little Katherine and the noble Anne be able to escape his paranoia?
- Sea Raven - Patricia McAllisterAn interesting, well woven tale set in the Tudor period.
