historical fiction
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His catalog — at least 24 books, including novels, novellas, story collections and works of nonfiction — runs the gamut from high-octane crime writing and romances to political commentary and historical fiction.
From New York Times
“The Great Reclamation” is stunning historical fiction set against the backdrop of Singapore’s struggle for independence.
From New York Times
Her debut novel, the historical fiction “Nineteen Steps,” will be published Sept. 13, HarperCollins announced Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
Admittedly, I’m especially attuned to the rightness of period dialogue as a consequence of my copy-editorial day job: One thing I try to help authors of historical fiction keep an eye on, if they’re so inclined, is the authenticity of their vocabulary.
From Washington Post
John Jakes, whose generational sagas set during the American Revolution and the Civil War sold millions of copies and earned him the title of “godfather of historical fiction,” died March 11 at a hospice facility near his home in Sarasota, Fla. He was 90.
From Washington Post
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