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Vendor: WR Book House
Silver Echoes
"A twisty, atmospheric story about the damage inflicted by childhood trauma and its manifestations later. Immersed in Silver's world as she performs daring high-wire feats, trains tigers, and debuts as a silver-screen starlet, danger is ever-present. Years later, her mother tries to find out...- $19.99
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Vendor: Eva Figes
Light: A Day in Monet's Garden
Author: Eva FigesISBN-10: 1843682435ISBN-13: 9781843682431Publisher: Pallas AtheneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2025Pages: 156Format: Paperback- $14.95
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Vendor: Anton Vorgin
The Immigrant from 1887
Author: Anton VorginISBN-13: 9798230925897Publisher: Anton VorginLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/09/2025Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.19d- $14.99
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Vendor: Carol Stampone
fragile certainties
fragile certainties is an invitation for women to write themselves. It is a story about divorce, loss, anger, love, sex. it is the exploration of a woman dealing with life, loss and her relationship with the faces of others... Carol Stampone is a Brazilian...- $29.99
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Vendor: Gail Milissa Grant
The Sable Cloak
In this atmospheric novel set in the Jim Crow South, a powerful Black family fights to protect their empire--for readers of Tayari Jones. Jordan Sable, a prosperous undertaker turned political boss, has controlled the Black vote in St. Louis for decades. Sara, his equally...- $17.99
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Vendor: W. A. Schwartz
Fabulous Beasts: A Love Story
Vivienne Holland, an enormously talented yet mentally fragile woman, comes of age in mid-century America and dreams of becoming a famous writer. However, trapped by the restrictions of pre-feminist society, a scientifically limited medical system unprepared to cope adequately with her mental illness, and...- $25.95
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Vendor: Francesco Ciocchi
Pius XII: Between Faith and Politics: The Church and Its Role in World War II
What role does faith play in times of political turmoil and war? Eugenio Pacelli, better known as Pope Pius XII, led the Catholic Church during one of the most turbulent periods in history-World War II. In Pius XII: Between Faith and Politics, Francesco Ciocchi...- $16.99
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Vendor: Charles Zahno
From Elba to Paris: The Audacity of Napoleon's Comeback: How One Man's Ambition Redefined History in 100 Days
Exiled, defeated, and stripped of his empire, Napoleon Bonaparte seemed destined to fade into history. But in a move that stunned Europe, the former Emperor escaped his Mediterranean exile on Elba and embarked on a daring journey to reclaim his throne. In just 100...- $16.99
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Vendor: Ruthanne Lum McCunn
Thousand Pieces of Gold
The extraordinary biographical novel about a Chinese-American woman who fought for independence and dignity in the American West A limited Beacon Classics edition, with a gorgeous spot gloss cover and retro, classic palette "Fast-paced and entertaining-packed with adventure, drama, and inspiration." --San Francisco Chronicle...- $24.00
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Vendor: Lester DeMarco
No place like home
The day comes that we all end up at that imaginary cross-road up ahead in life's journey through this old-world we all live in. That journey through life has it's good and bad times we all who can still see, hear, smell and feel...- $15.00
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Vendor: Samuel Gross
Autobiography of Samuel D. Gross, M. D.: With reminiscences of his times and contemporaries
Autobiography of Samuel D. Gross, M. D. - With reminiscences of his times and contemporaries is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...- $42.90
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Vendor: Larry Rubenstein
A Coward's Hero: An autobiographical novel based on true events of a marine in Vietnam, 1967
In the brutal crucible of the Vietnam War, a young Marine faces the horrors of combat and the absurdity of military bureaucracy, as his idealism erodes into a cynical fight for survival, blurring the line between heroism and cowardice. Author: Larry RubensteinISBN-10: 1539844072ISBN-13: 9781539844075Publisher:...- $19.90
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Vendor: Michelle Muriel
Water Lily Dance
An imaginative, stunning historical novel wrapped in a second-chance romance by the bestselling author of Essie's Roses, Michelle Muriel. Three brave women, centuries apart, risk everything for love in this healing, magical story of self-discovery, artistic freedom, and the friendships that pull us through...- $26.95
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Vendor: William Styron
The Suicide Run: Five Tales of the Marine Corps
The Suicide Run collects five of William Styron's meticulously rendered narratives based on his real-life experiences as a U.S. Marine. In "Blankenship," Styron draws on his stint as a guard at a stateside military prison at the end of World War II. "Marriott, the...- $15.00
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Vendor: David Irving
The Voice in the Stone
The Voice in the Stone is a novel about the Dominican Priest Meister Eckhart (1260 to 1328), regarded by many scholars, theologians, and devotees as one of the great Christian medieval mystics and one of the most brilliant and important of all Christian thinkers....- $10.99
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Vendor: Troy Wilson
Fake News
From a television news veteran with over three decades of experience comes a riveting insider's tale that pulls back the curtain on modern media. Written by someone who lived in the trenches of America's newsrooms, this timely novel exposes the hidden machinations that shape...- $18.95
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Vendor: Judithe Little
Glorious Ruins
Power, love, fame, and catastrophic greed collide in a sweeping historical novel about 1920s Paris based on the enduring friendship between Coco Chanel and world-famous muse Misia Sert.In 1920s Paris, Misia Sert is a patron and a muse to the most revolutionary artists of...- $16.99
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Vendor: Margaret Schweitzer
A War, A Life
A War, A Life chronicles the life and times of the author's maternal grandfather, a man she never met and knew very little about. By piecing together historical records detailing his military service in the two world wars of the 20th century, Margaret discovered...- $34.99
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Vendor: Robert L. Bryan
Garbage Cop
Jimmy Murphy had a dream to become a police officer with the NYPD, but poor eyesight prevented that dream from becoming a reality. Jimmy reluctantly took a civil service job as a New York City Sanitation Man. Despite the good pay and benefits Jimmy...- $10.99
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Vendor: Richard Paul Evans
Miles to Go: The Second Journal of the Walk Series
Evans delivers the second installment in an inspiring new series about an executive who loses everything and embarks on a walk that takes him across America.Author: Richard Paul EvansISBN-10: 1442348054ISBN-13: 9781442348059Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2012Pages: 5Format: CDWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 5.80h x 5.00w x...- $14.99
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Vendor: Wren Richards
Wren's Story
Wren was abandoned into the Wyoming wilderness to grow with an education based in knowledge from nature and the Indian Mission. Abandonment taught her to use the environment as her teacher. The isolated Wind River Reservation culture taught her resourcefulness, individuality, self sufficiency and...- $20.99
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Vendor: Patricia O'Brien
Harriet and Isabella
It is 1887, and Henry Ward Beecher lies dying. Reporters from around the world, eager for one last story about the most lurid scandal of their time, descend on Brooklyn Heights, their presence signaling the beginning of the voracious appetite for fallen celebrities we...- $15.00
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Vendor: Colleen Cambridge
Murder at Lincoln's Gala
From the bestselling author of the American in Paris mysteries featuring Julia Child's fictional best friend, and the Phyllida Bright mysteries featuring Agatha Christie's fictional housekeeper, this intriguing mystery stars quick-witted Adam Quinn, President Lincoln's newly hired aide, on a momentous day . ....- $18.95
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Vendor: Margaret Schweitzer
A War, A Life
A War, A Life chronicles the life and times of the author's maternal grandfather, a man she never met and knew very little about. By piecing together historical records detailing his military service in the two world wars of the 20th century, Margaret discovered...- $23.99
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Vendor: Daniele Del Giudice
A Fictional Inquiry
This haunting novel was championed by acclaimed Italian author Italo Calvino who called it a "very simple book, straightforward to read, but at the same time possessing great depth and extraordinary quality."First published in 1983 and never before translated into English, A Fictional Inquiry...- $17.95
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Vendor: John Isaac Jones
A Quiet Madness: A biographical novel of Edgar Allan Poe
Have you ever been spellbound by the words of Edgar Allan Poe? If so, A Quiet Madness by John Isaac Jones is a journey you can't miss. This riveting novel unveils the heart and struggles of America's most haunting literary figure-bringing his genius, passions,...- $30.99
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Vendor: George Moore
Confessions of a Young Man
'I am feminine, morbid, perverse. But above all perverse, almost everything perverse interests, fascinates me.'Confessions of a Young Man (1888) by the Irish novelist George Moore traces the narrator's experiences of artistic and literary circles in Paris and London during the latter part of...- $25.99
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Vendor: Yasmin F. Yazdani
The Illuminated Mind of Avicenna: Navigating the Cosmos of Philosophy, Medicine, and Astronomy
"The Illuminated Mind of Avicenna" by Yasmin F. Yazdani is a captivating exploration into the life and legacy of Avicenna, known as Ibn Sina, whose intellect defined the Golden Age of Islamic science. This book traverses from the vibrant streets of Bukhara to the...- $16.99
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Vendor: Norman Duncan
Doctor Luke of the Labrador
Based on true events, Doctor Luke of the Labrador tells the story of a young medical student who embarks on a grueling journey to the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Canada's Labrador region to work as a doctor. Faced with unimaginable trials and challenges,...- $20.95
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Vendor: Jenni L. Walsh
Sonora
Inspired by a true story of one of the first female horse divers, Sonora explores a world of daring feats and extraordinary adventures set in the heyday of the American carnival scene. This book vividly captures the spirit of a brave woman who defied...- $18.99
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Vendor: Jill G. Hall
On a Sundown Sea: A Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland
Set at the turn of the 20th century, a mystical, tantalizing novel about a visionary's journey toward her destiny. In 1888, Katherine Tingley, a medium and clairvoyant, continues to have a childhood vision of a white city on a sundown sea. While serving the...- $18.99
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Vendor: Ben Yagoda
Alias O. Henry
O. Henry, who may be best remembered for his short story "The Gift of the Magi," was a mysterious figure, as inventive with the details of his own life as he was in his fiction. In Alias O. Henry, Ben Yagoda vividly imagines O....- $18.95
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Vendor: Gwen Banta
Rediscovering Ramona: Truth, Fiction, and Burt's Bar
"Rediscovering Ramona grips you from the first moment. Banta's storytelling truly shines." - Readers Favorite, 5 Stars (K.C. Finn)After a tragedy, witty Los Angeles writer Ramona 'Ro' Wilder struggles with crippling feelings of vulnerability. When the global pandemic hits, she limits her social interaction...- $14.99
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Vendor: Edward Davies
Frances Ridley Havergal: a full sketch of her life
Frances Ridley Havergal - a full sketch of her life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...- $23.90
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Vendor: Peg A. Lamphier
Soldier, Diplomat, Archaeologist: A Novel Based on the Bold Life of Louis Palma di Cesnola
He fought for himself.He fought for his country.He fought for acceptance.As the son of an Italian count, Cavalry Colonel Louis Palma di Cesnola had more military experience than most of the leading officers in the Civil War. Objecting to his general's orders, di Cesnola...- $15.99
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Vendor: Marianne North
Recollections of a Happy Life: Being the Autobiography of Marianne North. Vol. 2
Recollections of a Happy Life - Being the Autobiography of Marianne North. Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking...- $37.50
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Vendor: Thomas Augustus Bland
Life of Benjamin F. Butler
Life of Benjamin F. Butler is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $26.90
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Vendor: Victoria Royal
The King and His Drama Queen
Author: Victoria RoyalISBN-10: 1499072279ISBN-13: 9781499072273Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2014Pages: 102Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d- $15.99
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Vendor: Lynn Cullen
Reign of Madness
From the author of The Creation of Eve, "an intoxicating tale of love, betrayal and redemption,"* comes a novel of passion and madness, royal intrigue and marital betrayal, set during the Golden Age of Spain.Juana of Castile, third child of the Spanish monarchs Isabel...- $22.00
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Vendor: Ariel Dorfman
The Suicide Museum
A Best Book of 2023 by the New Yorker Ariel needed money, and Joseph Hortha had it. Bound by gratitude toward the late Chilean president and a persistent need to know whether murder or suicide ended his life during the 1973 coup, the two...- $59.99
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Vendor: Simon Turney
Commodus
From the author of Caligula (an engrossing new spin on a well-known tale - The Times) comes a new standalone novel in the Damned Emperors series: Commodus.Rome is enjoying a period of stability and prosperity. The Empire's borders are growing, and there are two...- $29.99
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Vendor: Manolo Palomares
Mestizo.
The author is contacted by a supposed descendant of Hern?n Cort?s and La Malinche to review and transcribe a family document of great historical importance. Thus begins this captivating historical novel based on the memoirs of Mart?n Cort?s, the Mestizo. Set in the magnificent...- $14.99
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Vendor: Sasha Vasilyuk
Your Presence Is Mandatory
Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel PrizeA riveting debut novel, based on real events, about the price of secrecy, the weight of lies, and one man's drive to protect his family from his past. Ukraine, 2007. War veteran Yefim Shulman was beloved...- $18.99
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Vendor: Thomas N. Kirkpatrick
Almost Heaven
Almost Heaven was originally titled Ballengee. I wrote during the early 80s while driving an eighteen-wheeler across the fruited plain of America and Canada. The characters of Almost Heaven are based on my memories of folks I knew while spending time with my summer...- $19.99
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Vendor: Mrs Oliphant
The Days Of My Life An Autobiography
"The Days of My Life" by Mrs. Oliphant is a fascinating autobiography that offers readers a unique glimpse into the existence and reports of the esteemed Victorian-technology creator. Mrs. Oliphant, whose complete call is Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, become a prolific Scottish novelist and...- $22.99
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Vendor: ?mile Zola
Madeleine F?rat
Madeleine F?rat (1868) is a novel by French author ?mile Zola. Following the success of his third novel, Th?r?se Raquin (1867), Zola published Madeleine F?rat to lukewarm critical acclaim. Intent on exploring taboo and the lives of people on the edge of society, Zola...- $22.99
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Vendor: Regina Jones-Carver
Married to My Sword: Young Life of Light Horse Harry Lee and Matilda
Married To My Sword, is a comprehensive account of a family that struggled, triumphed, and overcome so many obstacles in the founding of this great country we call, the United States of America, it will bring to life the family formation, the importance of...- $16.95
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Vendor: Dan Barry
Integrity Based Policing: Policing the Streets of Las Vegas
Experience firsthand policing in America's Playground. This book contains stories that are based on my thirty-year career with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Despite all my "peaks and valleys," I never lost my love of policing, or passion for the people I served....- $18.95
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Vendor: Ella McMahon
Maxims and Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
Maxims and Counsels of St. Francis de Sales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....- $23.90
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Vendor: Kate Niles
The Book of John
A record of loss, reckoning, and the meaning of the human place in nature's large design. A new novel from award winning author Kate Niles.Author: Kate NilesISBN-10: 1846942918ISBN-13: 9781846942914Publisher: Roundfire BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2010Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 8.58h x 5.64w x 0.55d- $22.95
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Biographical Fiction Books
Biographical fiction books are a unique genre that combines elements of biography and literature. They provide readers with a fascinating blend of historical fact and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the lives of real people throughout history. These books breathe life into the past, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the experiences, emotions, and challenges of prominent individuals.
One key characteristic of biographical fiction is its commitment to historical accuracy. Authors undertake meticulous research to ensure that the facts, events, and cultural nuances of the era are faithfully represented in the story. This makes biographical fiction a valuable source for both history enthusiasts and casual readers seeking an engaging narrative rooted in reality. However, unlike traditional biographies that often rely heavily on documented evidence, biographical fiction allows authors to speculate, imagine, and creatively fill in the gaps in a subject's life. This literary license enables them to delve deeper into a character's thoughts, emotions, and motivations, adding an extra layer of depth and intimacy to the storytelling.
Biographical fiction also provides authors with an opportunity to bring lesser-known figures or those with untold stories to the forefront. By shedding light on these often marginalized characters, these books enhance our understanding of history and challenge conventional narratives. In recent years, biographical fiction has gained popularity and garnered critical acclaim as readers increasingly seek narratives that combine the authenticity of biography with the narrative power of fiction. This genre not only bridges the gap between fact and fiction but also serves as a means of connecting readers with the lives, experiences, and struggles of individuals who have shaped our world.
Popular Books
One such popular book is "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris, the novel chronicles the turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson. McLain's exquisite storytelling brings to life the bohemian atmosphere of the Lost Generation, while delving into the complexities of love, ambition, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of artistic success.
Another book that has garnered widespread acclaim is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the lives of real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sarah Grimké, and her slave-handmaid Hetty/Handful, the novel explores themes of freedom, sisterhood, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kidd's masterful writing seamlessly blends historical facts with fictional elements, making for a powerful and thought-provoking read.
These are just a few examples of the popular books that make up the vast and diverse landscape of biographical fiction. Through these captivating tales, readers are given the opportunity to connect with the lives of extraordinary individuals, gaining a deeper understanding of their struggles, motivations, and lasting impact on history.