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Author:Phillipa Mitchell
Four in the Morning
She never expected things to end the way they did. To the outside world, Claudia Stevenson is living the dream. The perfect home, a beautiful family and a successful career all hide the nightmare that is going on behind closed doors. Trapped in an...- $13.99
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Author:Jason Bergeron
Wilderness of the Heart
Orphaned at the age of 9 in Stockholm, Sweden, Jacob is taken by an ill-tempered uncle on a merchant ship bound for London. He survives a shipwreck en route that leaves him homeless and, once again, abandoned. This time on the streets of a...- $15.99
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Author:Brinda Charry
The East Indian
An exhilarating debut novel about the first native of the Indian subcontinent to arrive in Colonial America, inspired by a historical figure--"marvelous...readers of Esi Edugyan and Yaa Gyasi will be enthralled" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Meet Tony: insatiably curious, deeply compassionate, with a unique...- $17.00
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Author:Jason Bergeron
Wilderness of the Heart
Orphaned at the age of 9 in Stockholm, Sweden, Jacob is taken by an ill-tempered uncle on a merchant ship bound for London. He survives a shipwreck en route that leaves him homeless and, once again, abandoned. This time on the streets of a...- $24.99
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Author:Scott Taylor
Chasing Your Tail
CHASING YOUR TAIL is both humorous and sobering. It's the story of a young man getting nowhere fast in life, who is growing more disillusioned by the minute and has become so fed up with the situation he's about ready to explode. Jim works...- $20.00
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Author:Allison Seaborn
Just Average?: A Lady Boomer's Odys...
"From learning how to feel good about yourself to dealing with 'revirgination, ' Allison Seaborn will entertain you with tales that could be those of any Lady Boomer. Yes, I identified!" - Martha Griswold, professional domestic diva "Lady Boomers" is a term for female...- $21.95
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Author:Muriel Maufroy
Rumi's Daughter
Rumi was one of the great mystical poets of all time, a vibrant figure whose unorthodox views on love still resonate today. Although little is known about his life, we do know that he lived in Anatolia, had an extraordinary spiritual friendship with a...- $24.99
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Author:Maksim Gorky
Mother
Mother is a semi-autobiographical novel by Maxim Gorky from the year 1906; it Deals with the revolutionary struggle of the young worker Pawel and his mother. The work is considered the first and one of the most important novels of socialist realism. The novel...- $14.99
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Author:Charles Dickens
David Copperfield
Dickens wrote David Copperfield after completing an autobiographical fragment recalling his employment as a child in a London warehouse, and in the first-person narrative realized marvellously the workings of memory. The embodiment of his boyhood experience involved a 'complicated interweaving of truth and fiction',...- $25.99
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Author:Elizabeth Heaton
Will Cook for Rock & Roll
Author: Elizabeth HeatonISBN-10: 1503530671ISBN-13: 9781503530676Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2015Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d- $15.99
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Author:Elizabeth Heaton
Motorcycle Madness and Midnight Manicotti
Author: Elizabeth HeatonISBN-10: 1503562247ISBN-13: 9781503562240Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2015Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d- $15.99
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Author:Little Shirly
The Next Best Thing
Author: Little ShirlyISBN-10: 1499069286ISBN-13: 9781499069280Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2014Pages: 114Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d- $29.99
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Author:Graham Anderson
The Elijah Trilogy Book Three: Elijah's Will
Having been forced to leave the United States by Senator McCarthy and J Edgar Hoover, Elijah returns to his beloved estancia in the remote Argentine Pampas to lick his wounds. From there he plots his return to power, and his retribution. Entering the armaments...- $21.95
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Author:Graham Anderson
The Elijah Trilogy Book One: The Half-breed Boy
2012 - In a world where money is everything, and corporate profits mean exploiting the natural resources of the outback, Nanderra Station in far western Queensland is under threat from the coal seam gas miners who covet the vast riches that lie deep beneath...- $21.95
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Author:W. Michael Farmer
Trini! Come!: Geronimo's Captivity of Trinidad Verd?, a Novel
Based on an historical event, Trinidad Verd稱n's story reveals the courage, suffering, and lessons a twelve-year-old girl learns about Apaches and herself during her captivity with the Naiche-Geronimo band hiding, fighting, and raiding in northern Sonora. After breaking their surrender agreement with General George...- $30.99
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Author:Jeferson Tenio
The Dark Side of Skin
Life under Brazil's brutal "cordial racism" comes painfully alive in this novel of fathers and sons.How do you become the protagonist of your own life? For Pedro, it means searching for himself in the objects his father left behind: the layers that make up...- $16.95
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Author:G. K. Chesterton
George Bernard Shaw
The book covers Shaw's career as a dramatist and critic in some detail, including his puritanical resistance to Shakespeare. This biography of George Bernard Shaw's writings and political beliefs was written by G. K. Chesterton, who was in the perfect position to do it....- $12.99
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Author:Joseph Conrad
Some Reminiscences
Since the beginning of time, sound has had more power than sense. Mankind should be more impressionable than reflective. Of course, the accent needs to be corrected. the large lung, the resonant, or the delicate vocal cords. He wrote down ideas, proverbs, and musings...- $12.99
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Author:Leslie K. Simmons
Red Clay, Running Waters
In 1824 John Ridge, promising son of a Cherokee leader, returns from his New England education with his White bride, Sarah Northrop, burning to defend his people's rights, and realize the dream of an independent Cherokee Nation.Peace at home evades when tensions rise between...- $38.95
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Author:Graham Anderson
The Elijah Trilogy Book Two: Fall From Grace
When Elijah Hocking's life is changed forever by the brutal murder of his first wife on their remote estancia, he decides the only way ahead in the world is to use and manipulate others, by force if necessary. Fall from Grace, the second book...- $21.95
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Author:Joseph Roth
The Hundred Days
Joseph Roth paints a vivid portrait of Emperor Napoleon's last grab at glory, the hundred days spanning his escape from Elba to his final defeat at Waterloo. This particularly poignant work, set in the first half of 1815 and largely in Paris, is told...- $14.95
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Author:Robert Lockwood Mills
Investigating the Kennedy Assassination: Did Oswald ACT Alone?
For the first time in one place, the reader will see all the likely conspirators revealed. The Warren Commission and the FBI agreed that President John F. Kennedy was killed by a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. Fifteen years later, the HouseCommittee on Assassinations...- $27.99
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Author:Alejandro Jodorowsky
Where the Bird Sings Best
The magnum opus from Alejandro Jodorowsky--director of The Holy Mountain, star of Jodorowsky's Dune, spiritual guru behind Psychomagic and The Way of Tarot, innovator behind classic comics The Incal and Metabarons, and legend of Latin American literature. There has never been an artist like...- $27.99
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Author:Robertson Davies
What's Bred in the Bone
Second in the Cornish Trilogy following The Rebel Angels. "An altogether remarkable creation, [Davies'] most accomplished novel to date."--The New York Times Shortlisted for the Booker Prize Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to...- $26.99
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Author:Sherry Maysonave
Tatae's Promise: Based on the true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz
This never-before-told true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister is a remarkable tale of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love."...readers will admire Hinda's devotion to her family and her determination to resist her Nazi captors as they attempt...- $34.99
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Author:Richard Pires
My Ghost Stories
Henry Claremont is a typical child of 1986 who receives a head injury while playing with his friends. As a result he develops the ability to communicate with the dead changing his world and life forever. Follow him on his journey from scared child...- $21.95
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Author:William Kotzwinkle
Doctor Rat
This World Fantasy Award winner in the vein of Animal Farm delves into a lab worthy of a mad Nazi scientist--but run by a brilliantly sadistic rodent. In the annals of American literature, there has never been a character quite like Doctor Rat, PhD....- $16.99
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Author:Brad Heyen
Nellie
Nellie finds herself alone, confused, desperate. A resident of Sycamore Acres memory care unit, life makes no sense anymore. Where are her boys? Why don't her friends come around? Where are the people who care for her? Her fellow residents hate her. The feeling...- $20.95
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Author:Sherry Maysonave
Tatae's Promise: Based on the true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz
This never-before-told true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister is a remarkable tale of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love."...readers will admire Hinda's devotion to her family and her determination to resist her Nazi captors as they attempt...- $24.99
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Author:Alison Lurie
Real People
An artists' colony is a false paradise for a frustrated writer in this "witty, knowing, and perceptive" novel from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author (The New Yorker). The mansion is called Illyria, but for the writers and artists who flock there each summer, it's a...- $18.99
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Author:Emily Hahn
China to Me: A Partial Autobiography
A candid, rollicking literary travelogue from a pioneering New Yorker writer, an intrepid heroine who documented China in the years before World War II. Deemed scandalous at the time of its publication in 1944, Emily Hahn's now classic memoir of her years in China...- $29.99
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Author:Sara Stridsberg
Valerie: Or, the Faculty of Dreams: A Novel
A fever dream of a novel--strangely funny, entirely unconventional--Valerie conjures the life, mind, and art of American firebrand Valerie Solanas In April 1988, Valerie Solanas--the writer, radical feminist, author of the SCUM Manifesto and would-be assassin of Andy Warhol--was discovered dead at fifty-two in...- $27.00
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Author:John Adams Vinton
The Symmes Memorial: A biographical sketch of Rev. Zechariah Symmes, minister of Charlestown, 1634-1671, with a genealogy and brief memoirs
The Symmes Memorial - A biographical sketch of Rev. Zechariah Symmes, minister of Charlestown, 1634-1671, with a genealogy and brief memoirs of some of his descendants. And an autobiography is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873. Hansebooks is editor of...- $27.90
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Author:R. Richard Williams
The Other F Word
"I thought as a start, I should reintroduce myself since it's been almost 40 years since we last communicated. My name is Will Magnuson, and you were my tennis coach at an excellence program for more than three years in the mid-1970s. During this...- $12.95
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Author:Laura Kinsale
My Sweet Folly
An innocent long-distance correspondence leads to complications in this Regency romance by the New York Times-bestselling author of For My Lady's Heart. Married to an elderly man, Folie Hamilton finds her lonely days brightened by light-hearted letters from her husband's cousin, Lt. Robert Cambourne,...- $19.99
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Author:Thomas H. Jones
The Experience of Thomas H. Jones: who was a slave for forty-three years
The Experience of Thomas H. Jones - who was a slave for forty-three years is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1871. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking...- $16.90
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Author:Gaston LeRoux
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille (2021) is a trilogy of novels by French writer Gaston Leroux. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. This collection compiles the first three novels in his...- $29.99
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Author:Lori Callan
A Second Self: Elizabeth I, My Most Remarkable Friend
Her life is not her own because she is Queen. But how will she ever feel safe? Henry VIII executes her mother. His violence haunts Elizabeth's notion of "family". She loves her tyrannical father. She also fears becoming him. In A Second Self, her...- $12.99
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Author:John Parker Anderson
Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. 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...- $28.90
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Book of Biographies: Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Book of Biographies - Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and...- $43.50
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Author:Emma Thomas
The Life of Aesop
esop was 12 when he entered into the household of Iadmon. Though misshapen and ugly his intelligence endeared him to all. He became famous as a teller of animal stories. (fables).Very little is known of his actual life. This book is a fictional biography....- $14.00
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Author:Patrick Gillen
I Am John H. Holliday DDS. You May Call Me Doc
This book takes the facts about Dr. John H. Holliday and breathes life back into Doc himself. The author has lived through many of the same most crucial moments as Doc; in fact, it is a name that his patients called him and still...- $36.95
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Author:Steve Szilagyi
Photographing Fairies
In 1920s England, an American photographer is out to capture proof that fairies are real--despite the opposition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the 1920s, a country policeman, Constable Michael Walsmear, pushes his way into the London studio of Charles Castle, the world-famous American...- $18.99
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Author:Marion Meade
Sybille: Life, Love, & Art in the Face of Absolute Power
In thirteenth-century France, a female poet endures the chaos of the Albigensian Crusade in this novel by the author of Eleanor of Aquitaine. A holy war is sweeping France, razing cities and destroying the peaceful lives of those considered heretics. Sybille d'Astarac, born to...- $24.99
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Author:Marion Meade
Stealing Heaven: The Love Story of Heloise and Abelard
Based on the true story of tragic love in twelfth-century France, this "garrulous, bustling" novel offers "the grand old tale, updated for feminist focus" (Kirkus Reviews). In twelfth century France, two of Europe's greatest minds met and fell in love. It was a love...- $21.99
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Author:André Gide
The White Notebook
This work lays bare the early brilliance and philosophical conflicts of Andr Gide, a towering figure in French literature Nobel Prize-winning writer Andr Gide lays bare his adolescent psyche in this early work, first conceived and published as part of his novel The Notebooks...- $11.99
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Author:Stevan Eldred-Grigg
Green Grey Rain
Rain on iron rooftops. A radio streaming the latest hit songs. It's the early 1950s. The baby boom. Valarie is a talkative, singing, slanging, pregnant daughter of the slums. Gilbert, her husband, is a well-spoken son of a landed family. They already have three...- $17.99
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Author:Andrea Penrose
The Diamond of London: A Fascinating Historical Novel of the Regency Based on True History
"What a life Lady Hester had!...Simply sparkles!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diamond Eye Fans of Shana Abé, Theresa Ann Fowler, and Fiona Davis will be captivated by the unforgettable spirit at the heart of the USA Today bestselling author's...- $17.95
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Author:Eliza Knight
Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe
Award-winning author Denny S. Bryce and USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight collaborate on a brilliant novel that uncovers the boundary-breaking, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz, and iconic movie star Marilyn Monroe. One woman was recognized as the premiere singer...- $18.99
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Author:Rich Ferguson
New Jersey Me
Set amidst the backdrop of the troubled town of Blackwater, New Jersey, a Bruce Lee- and Bruce Springsteen-devoted young hero journeys toward adulthood in this devastating yet intelligent debut novel from poet and musician Rich Ferguson. New Jersey Me explores an ensemble cast of...- $15.95
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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.