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historical fiction

NOUN
roman a clef
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Both were popular novelists of rip-roaring historical fiction, both were politically active Tories, and both had the Borderlands at the heart of their works and lives.

From BBC

Translated into English, Álvaro Enrigue’s novel reimagines the American West through historical fiction.

From Los Angeles Times

The historical fiction imagines the Mexican and American armies fighting for control of the West — part myth, fact and fiction spanning the past and present.

From Los Angeles Times

However, what elevates “Sinners” beyond the gore — what makes it a delicious piece of historical fiction — are the details woven into the story’s fabric.

From Los Angeles Times

“Titanic” was not merely a romance; it was also historical fiction, a drama and a big-budget action.

From Salon