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Vendor: Guy de Maupassant
Notre Coeur - A Woman's Pastime (The Classic English Edition)
The novel tells the story of a woman without a heart, frigid and probably a lesbian. The hero, facing this fascinating and awesome being, takes another mistress, who can hardly satisfy him. He is devastated by this passionate love, violent, melancholic and cruel. This...- $6.30
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Vendor: Chew Ngee Tan
Sweet Braised Duck
Kuang was five years old when he first arrived in Singapore from Shantou, China. Reunited with his abusive good-for-nothing grandfather and a new step-grandmother, Kuang and his parents struggled to live with dignity while battling poverty. When he became the eldest brother to seven...- $19.99
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Vendor: Raymond Franklin
Redemption
Redemption is a story about an ex deathrow inmate's life story and how he helps a condemned man find redemption. It explores themes of grief, forgiveness, faith and the death penalty.Author: Raymond FranklinISBN-10: 8224658287ISBN-13: 9798224658282Publisher: Raymond FranklinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2024Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.50h x...- $11.99
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Vendor: Dimpi Das
Shelly: The Story of an Investigator
This book contains three chapters that will let the readers know about the personality and the life story of the lady named as SHELLY.It's a story of an Investigator who is one of the most efficient and dedicated officers of The Weetasixes Investigation Department...- $5.51
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Vendor: Society Minnesota Historical
Early Days at Red River Settlement, and Fort Snelling: Reminiscences of Ann Adams, 1821-1829
Early Days at Red River Settlement, and Fort Snelling - Reminiscences of Ann Adams, 1821-1829 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,...- $16.50
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Vendor: Abott A. Abott
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
The Life of Abraham Lincoln is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. 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...- $17.90
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Vendor: Elizabeth Heaton
The Zen of Pizza
In this fourth and last book in the series, we find Liz and Colin wrapping up their epic journey of dizzying highs and drastic loins. And the loose ends are tied up here as their lives continue on in England. We wish them well.Author:...- $15.99
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Vendor: A. P. Ri'chard
Caged Innocence
A teenager, determined to end the reign of his abusive, alcoholic father, ends up accused of a murder he didn't commit. A noted Klansman, Miran Thompson, has been killed, and the prime suspect in his murder case is seventeen-year-old Larry Henderson. Complicating matters, Larry's...- $23.99
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Vendor: George Barr McCutcheon
Black Is White
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: George Barr McCutcheonISBN-10: 154420003XISBN-13: 9781544200033Publisher: Createspace Independent...- $12.99
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Vendor: Pete Buczkowski
Dog: An Immigrant Story
Pedrito's parents survived Hitler's forced labor camps in Poland. They moved to Venezuela and waited ten years for visas that would take them to America. Dog is their pet--a fierce South American rooster with a caw so deep he sounds more like a dog's...- $10.00
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Vendor: Ellen Akerman
Buddy's Story
Imagine yourself separated from your loving family at the age of eleven and sent to an institution intended for the feebleminded, and living your eighty years of life in a body that doesn't work properly; not able to walk, talk, feed yourself or make...- $11.95
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Vendor: Libbie Hawker
Tidewater
In 1607, three ships arrive on the coast of Virginia to establish Jamestown Colony. One girl's life--and the lives of her people--are changed forever. To Pocahontas and her people, the Tidewater is the rightful home of the Powhatan tribe. To England, it is Virginia...- $14.95
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Vendor: D. Bonae Boone
Memoirs of a Battered Woman's Son
Memoirs of a Battered Woman's Son is a fiction Novel that is based on the Authors past experiences as a son of an abused mother. It spans from 1970s Fort Worth Tx all the way to 2004 Houston Tx. The book reveals the thought...- $7.50
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Vendor: Doster Fitzgerald
The Farmer's Son
This book depicts the time period from 1866 to 1966. Many things changed during this time period, including the end of segregation. This book is about a small community of people that relocate from Illinois to Georgia in the 1860's.Author: Doster FitzgeraldISBN-10: 8223821400ISBN-13: 9798223821403Publisher:...- $14.99
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Vendor: Arthur Calinao
Black Heart: Darker Side of Life: Part Two: Within Cell Block "8"
Black Heart Within Cellblock Eight. It's not a punishment but an experience for the future--spending time in a city jail with a seventy-four-year-old Catholic priest, a challenge for the brain, mind-boggling for how much life can turn around, there for the world to know.Author:...- $12.95
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Vendor: Carole Hopson
A Pair of Wings
A riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air A few years after the Wright brothers' first flight, Bessie was working the...- $29.99
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Vendor: Greer Macallister
The Thirteenth Husband
From the acclaimed author of The Arctic FuryTearing through millions of dollars, four continents, and a hearty collection of husbands, real-life heiress Aimee Crocker blazed an unbelievable trail of public notoriety, private pain, and the kind of strong independent woman the 1880s had never...- $32.99
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Vendor: Eliza Knight
The Queen's Faithful Companion: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Beloved Corgi, Susan
Author: Eliza KnightISBN-10: 0063281015ISBN-13: 9780063281011Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2024Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.31w x 0.83d- $18.99
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Vendor: D. H. Lawrence
Lady Chatterley's Lover
The most controversial of Lawrence's books, Lady Chatterly's Lover joyously affirms the author's vision of individual regeneration through sexual love. The book's power, complexity, and psychological intricacy make this a completely original work.Filled with scenes of intimate beauty, it explores the emotions of a...- $31.99
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Vendor: James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
James Joyce's deeply personal and "most memorable novel" (H. G. Wells) detailing the spiritual and artistic awakening of Stephen Dedalus, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Classics line. James Joyce's semi-autobiographical first novel explores the author's own love-hate relationship with...- $9.99
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Vendor: Morag Edwards
The Jacobites' Plight
A gripping saga of a family buffeted by war, dwindling fortunes, and royal rivalries, from the author of The Jacobite's Wife. William Herbert has no Jacobite sympathies, but he's been persecuted throughout his life for his family's loyalty to the exiled Stuart dynasty. His...- $16.99
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Vendor: Alison Weir
The King's Pleasure: A Novel of Henry VIII
The New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the private side of the legendary king Henry VIII and his dramatic and brutal reign in this extraordinary historical novel. "A delightful yarn . . . an all-around fun read about...- $19.00
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Vendor: James Fogle
Drugstore Cowboy
This rich and compelling story of four traveling junkies who lives revolve around looting drugstores was made into the movie voted best film of 1989 by the National Society of Film critics and is published here for the first time.Author: James FogleISBN-10: 038530224XISBN-13: 9780385302241Publisher:...- $15.00
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Vendor: Jeannette Walls
Hang the Moon
"A rollicking tale." --The Washington Post *"Propulsive." --Associated Press * "Wild, smart, energetic." --Los Angeles Times * "Brilliant and effervescent." --NPR From the #1 bestselling author of The Glass Castle, the instant New York Times bestseller a "rip-roaring, action-packed" (The New York Times) novel...- $22.99
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Vendor: Susan Higginbotham
The Queen of the Platform: A Novel of Women's Rights Activist Ernestine Rose
"Susan Higginbotham has a gift for telling the tales of strong women who stepped out from the shadows into which society's strictures would have cast them in order to make their indelible marks on history. . . . Weaving together sumptuous prose and groundbreaking...- $15.99
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Vendor: Gail Ward Olmsted
Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park Was Only the Beginning
"Landscape of a Marriage is a historical fiction masterpiece. Mary and Fred's relationship is wonderfully depicted and the history that is woven into this book is done so intricately and commendably." -Ellie Yarde, reviewer for the award-winning Coffee Pot Book ClubA marriage of convenience...- $27.95
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Vendor: Pearl Long Time Squirrel
Sacred Bird: Naatoyipi'kssi
Sacred Bird lives a fulfilled and happy life among the Blood Tribe as a mother of three, wife to a loving husband, and caretaker of her Elders. One spring day, as Sacred Bird works to complete her chores with her young daughter's help, the...- $18.99
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Vendor: Monika Zgustova
A Revolver to Carry at Night
A captivating, nuanced portrait of the life of V駻a Nabokov, who dedicated herself to advancing her husband's writing career, playing a vital role in the creation of his greatest works. V駻a Nabokov (1902-1991) was in many ways the epitome of the wife of a...- $15.99
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Vendor: Mario Escobar
The Forgotten Names
In August 1942, French parents were faced with a horrible choice: watch their children die, or abandon them forever. Fifty years later, it becomes one woman's mission to match the abandoned names with the people they belong to.Five years after the highly publicized trial...- $18.99
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Vendor: Thom Cantrall
Mac Brae - The Legend of Sasquatch Ranch
This is a novel that chronicles life on a wilderness country ranch and their dealings with the Sasquatch People who live thereAuthor: Thom CantrallISBN-10: 8647235037ISBN-13: 9798647235039Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2020Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d- $18.95
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Vendor: Claudia Lidia Badea
Commentarium 1940-1944: de geometres Gheorghe Vranceanu
-The purpose of this publication is to present some Notes from a Diary of a brilliant Romanian mathematician, Gheorghe Vranceanu, the discoverer of non-holonomic spaces. In the 60-70 ties, he was considered as the most important scientist in Geometry. Gheorghe Vranceanu published over 300...- $8.90
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Der Spieler: Autobiografischer Roman: Ein waghalsiges Spiel mit dem Leben
Der Spieler ist ein Roman von Fjodor Dostojewski. Eingebettet in eine burleske, gelegentlich grotesk komische Geschichte um eine Gruppe von Menschen, die, kurz vor dem finanziellen Ruin stehend, im fiktiven Kurort Roulettenburg auf den Geldsegen einer umfangreichen, alle erl senden Erbschaft wartet, finden sich...- $6.80
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Vendor: Anonymous
The Life and Labors of Eliza R. Snow Smith: With a full account of her funeral services
The Life and Labors of Eliza R. Snow Smith - With a full account of her funeral services is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science,...- $16.50
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Vendor: Frankie Metro
The Professional Donor
The Professional Donor deals with living in a culturally diverse setting where laws like SB1070 and synthetic drugs like Spice are just as prominent as the gun-toting Mormon syndicates and Mill Ave protest demonstrations. It's a book about the applied teachings of the I-Ching...- $10.00
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Vendor: Joseph Andras
Faraway the Southern Sky
"Joseph Andras writes with the swiftness of lightning."-Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer A biographical historical fiction retelling of Ho Chi Minh's immigration and radical life in underground Paris in the 1920s Fleeing persecution in Indochina, the young Ho Chi Minh arrived in...- $17.95
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Vendor: Clare McHugh
The Romanov Brides: A Novel of the Last Tsarina and Her Sisters
From the author of A Most English Princess comes a rich novel about young Princess Alix of Hesse--the future Alexandra, last Empress of Imperial Russia--and her sister, Princess Ella. Their decision to marry into the Romanov royal family changed history. They were granddaughters of...- $46.99
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Vendor: Johhny Teague
The Lost Diary of George Washington: The Revolutionary War Years
You are invited to travel by horse with the General, stay in his quarters, hear what he thinks, weigh upon his decisions, listen to his prayers, and fight by his side. Sometimes he will sound redundant. You will realize this is because many of...- $24.99
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Vendor: Georgie Blalock
The Windsor Conspiracy: A Novel of the Crown, a Conspiracy, and the Duchess of Windsor
Author: Georgie BlalockISBN-10: 0063339846ISBN-13: 9780063339842Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2024Pages: 368Format: PaperbackReview Citation(s): Library Journal 04/01/2024 pg. 89- $18.99
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Vendor: Omari Khalfani
From Black Bottom To Liberation: Surviving The Streets of Detroit
Fun, Exciting, Adventurous describes this book which takes you on a literary journey in the life of a young man who lived in a dysfunctional household in the Black Bottom of Detroit, Michigan. Run with him as he explores the streets with his friends,...- $10.99
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Vendor: Christopher Miller
The Cardboard Universe: A Guide to the World of Phoebus K. Dank
Genius or fraud? Hack or Hemingway? The life and work of obese, obsessive, logorrheic pulp novelist Phoebus K. Dank have long enflamed bitter controversy--and numerous drunken rants often culminating in vomiting, unconsciousness, or both. In this uproarious novel, Christopher Miller pulls back the curtain...- $14.99
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Vendor: George Thomas Clark
Hitler Here
HITLER HERE is a well researched and lyrically written biographical novel offering first-person stories by the Fuehrer and a variety of other characters.This intimate approach invites the reader to peer into Hitler's mind as he destroys his niece Geli Raubal and girlfriend Eva Braun,...- $22.24
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Vendor: Ashleigh Nugent
Locks
'A rollocking debut' Telegraph'A necessary exploration of identity and belonging' Derek Owusu, author of That Reminds MeAeon, a mixed-up and mixed-race teenager from a leafy Liverpool suburb, is desperate to find his Black roots. He needs to understand the Black identity foisted upon him...- $28.99
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Vendor: James Darnborough
The Gambler's Game: Based on the True Story of the Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Based on the True Story of the Only American to Break the Bank at Monte Carlo.★★★★★ " . . . a riveting exploration of a remarkable life." - Readers Favorite"Darnborough brings his grandfather's extraordinary story to life." - Frances Osborne, author of The Bolter,...- $21.95
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Vendor: Budd Schulberg
The Disenchanted
Considered by some to be Budd Schulberg's masterpiece, The Disenchanted tells the tragic story of Manley Halliday, a fabulously successful writer during the 1920s--a golden figure in a golden age--who by the late 1930s is forgotten by the literary establishment, living in Hollywood and...- $18.95
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Vendor: Virginia Woolf
Orlando: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Virginia Woolf's pioneering novel about a time-traveling sixteenth-century nobleman who wakes up in the body of a woman, with a new foreword by Andrea Lawlor, author of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl "A brilliant book that teaches you so much about...- $20.00
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Vendor: Jean-Marie Blas De Robles
Where Tigers Are at Home
Winner of the Prix M dicis, this multifaceted literary novel follows the Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher across 17th century Europe and Eleazard von Wogau, a retired French correspondent, through modern Brazil. When Eleazard begins editing a strange, unpublished biography of Kircher, the rest of...- $32.50
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Vendor: Donna Russo
Vincent's Women: The Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent van Gogh
Donna Russo's 'Vincent's Women' is the untold story of Vincent's loves: how they shaped his life, his art, and his death. It writes against the 'myths, ' exploring the possibility that none of them are true. It is the only novel to bring into...- $20.49
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Vendor: Indramani Jena
Gajapati Kapilendra Deva and His Mastodon Power
The novel "Gajapati Kapilendra Deva and His Mastodon Power" presents a vivid portrayal of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva and his life, delving into both his remarkable accomplishments and the trials he faced towards the end of his reign. It provides the readers with a glimpse...- $18.00
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Vendor: Josh Shoemake
The Casablanca Quartet - III. Resistance & IV. Freedom
The Casablanca Quartet is a series of four historical novels telling the fascinating story of the city of Casablanca between the American military landing in 1942 (the United States' first in the Western Hemisphere in World War II) and the end of the French...- $14.99
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Vendor: Shirley Burton
Misfire: A Story of Ginger Phillips
Ginger Phillips was so moved by Brad's earnest pleadings for her hand in marriage that she consented. She was comfortable in his love--perhaps too comfortable for deeper intimacy. Her intrigue with gods and goddesses resulted in a new narrative away from her blissful life....- $35.95
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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.