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Historical Fiction Books Set During the Great Depression

The Great Depression, from 1929 to 1939 stands as a defining period in American history. The period is marked by economic turmoil, widespread hardship and a resilience that defied the odds.

Fiction books set during the Great Depression offer readers a glimpse into this period and really bring to life the struggles and resilience of those who lived through it.

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Must-Read Historical Fiction Books About Women’s Rights

The fight for women’s suffrage was long and challenging, marked by passion, courage, and unbreakable determination.

History books cover the key milestones, but historical fiction lets you walk in the shoes of those who stood up for change.

With vivid storytelling and relatable characters, these books on women’s rights bring the suffragists’ struggles and triumphs to life.

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Must-Read Novels About the Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London, a four-day inferno that ravaged the city in 1666, remains a dramatic and pivotal moment in English history.

It has also captured the imaginations of countless authors, inspiring historical fiction books about the Great Fire of London.

Here are some historical fiction novels that bring the Great Fire of London to life.

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Book Review: The Birdcage Library by Freya Berry

The Birdcage Library is a novel by bestselling author Freya Berry, whose debut novel The Dictator’s Wife was featured on BBC’s Between The Covers.

It tells the story of It tells the story of Emily Blackwood, a plant-hunter in 1932, who’s tasked with finding hidden treasure in a remote Scottish castle. But her discovery of an old diary, filled with dark secrets and warnings, leads her on a different kind of hunt—one that may endanger her own life.

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Book Review: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

How to End a Love Story is the debut novel by screenwriter and director Yulin Kuang.

It follows Helen Zhang, a bestselling author grappling with writer’s block and imposter syndrome, as she reluctantly reconnects with Grant Shepard, the man tied to a tragedy that changed both their lives over a decade ago.

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Book Review: The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal is a novella by Janice Hallett. It serves as a sequel to the bestselling novel, The Appeal.

It follows the Fairway Players as they prepare for their holiday production of Jack and the Beanstalk. This time, however, the Christmas cheer is mixed with tension, petty rivalries, and unexpected drama when a body is discovered onstage.

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Book Review: Small Hours by Bobby Palmer

Small Hours is the second novel by bestselling author Bobby Palmer.

The story follows a family brought together after years of distance and strained relationships. Observing it all is a mysterious fox, who roams around the family’s home, witnessing their pain and their attempts to reconnect before it’s too late.

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