“Two hundred and fifty years of nameless, faceless, forgotten individuals. Yes, they were America's founding fathers and mothers as much as the… — Tara Conklin Copy Share Image
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The best way to take control over a people and control them utterly is to take a little of their freedom at… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Ten years, fifty days and three, Clau-Clau-Clau- shall given be A gift that all desire but he. To a fawning fellowship He… — Robert Graves Copy Share Image
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I often tell people who want to write historical fiction: don't read all that much about the period you're writing about; read… — Thomas Mallon Copy Share Image
“The two of us locked up our own little secrets from the real world. We had experienced countless sleepless nights when we… — Erica Sehyun Song Copy Share Image
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Writers of historical fiction are often faced with a problem: if they include real-life people, how do they ensure that their make-believe… — Sarah Weinman Copy Share Image
“You’ll likely always have some reason or other to hang onto that girl. You just want her cause she was married to… — Samuel Snoek-Brown Copy Share Image
“America at a turning point! But in 1813 the United States and Nathan Jeffries may lose everything; blockaded, imprisoned, raided, massacred, Americans… — Bert J. Hubinger Copy Share Image
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“Every day Fu-shee, the smaller children, and I fan out in the hills around Green Dragon to strip trees of their bark… — See Lisa Copy Share Image
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I read mostly historical fiction - lots of stuff set in ancient Rome and ancient Greece. I also liked sci-fi and fantasy:… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
“Boom!” The thunder of a massive explosion rolled across the settlement. Maria’s sobbing came from the bedroom. Irina ran to her daughter.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“What determines how we remember history and which elements are preserved and penetrate the collective consciousness? If historical novels stir your interest,… — Ruta Sepetys Copy Share Image
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