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The Song of the Ivory Box
The Hermit is dead but his guilt lives on in his children - guilt which stems from the ivory box he found in India during WW2 and the boy he gave it to. Does the ivory box hold the power to send mad whoever...- $15.20
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Sirius: A Novel about the Little Dog Who Almost Changed History
An international bestseller--"an elegant, charming, and heartwarming fable...one part Zelig, one part Siddhartha, and one part Rin Tin Tin" (Vogue)--about an extraordinary fox terrier who helps his Jewish family escape from Nazi Germany, becomes a Hollywood star, and ultimately contributes to Hitler's downfall. Levi,...- $18.99
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The Caricaturist
A young artist meets Stephen Crane as America's hunger for empire draws them both into warOliver Fischer, a self-styled bohemian, boardwalk caricaturist, and student at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, enrages his banker father and earns the contempt of Philadelphia's foremost realist...- $17.99
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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...- $46.99
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Maria: A Novel of Maria Von Trapp
Maria von Trapp. You know the name and the iconic songs, but do you know her real story? This dramatic novel, based on the woman glamorized in The Sound of Music, brings Maria to life as never before. "As immersive, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive...- $19.00
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I, Elizabeth
A spellbinding novel about Elizabeth I from the internationally bestselling author of the Guenevere and Tristan and Isolde trilogies. Publicly declared a bastard at the age of three, daughter of a disgraced and executed mother, last in the line of succession to the throne...- $21.00
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Backwater
Backwater This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting:...- $13.00
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The Lioness of Boston
BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER "Brings Isabella Stewart Gardner fully, intimately alive--irrepressible and avid for life. In this richly compelling novel, Emily Franklin beautifully conjures this extraordinary woman and her world."--Claire Messud, author of The Emperor's Children A deeply evocative portrayal of the life of Isabella...- $18.95
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The Brightest Star
A LIBRARYREADS PICK AND BEST BOOK CLUB PICK OF 2023. The beloved bestselling author of The Color of Air, Women of the Silk, and The Samurai's Garden returns with this magnificent historical novel based on the life of the luminous, groundbreaking actress Anna May...- $41.99
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The Legacy of Faith: New Beginnings
The Legacy of Faith: New Beginnings is the continuation of the first book of the series, The Legacy of Faith: The Journey, which covered the journey of the Tschohl and Rohner families, George Spielbauer and Mary Pankraz, from Europe to the Guttenberg Iowa area...- $24.99
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The Last Man Standing: The story of Cadet Thomas Sneyk's passage through officer training
The Last Man Standing tells the story of Cadet Thomas Sneyk's passage through the officer training institutions of the Australian Defence Force. Told through the eyes of Cadet Sneyk in narrative form, you are bounced from event to event in a series of episodes...- $19.95
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The House of Hawthorne
Author: Erika RobuckISBN-10: 0451474651ISBN-13: 9780451474650Publisher: Berkley / NalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/03/2016Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d- $16.00
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The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel
As seen on The TODAY Show!Bestselling author ReShonda Tate presents a fascinating fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, one of Hollywood's most prolific but woefully underappreciated stars--and the first Black person ever to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the critically acclaimed...- $19.99
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Burning the Red Candle: The Life and Death of Harry Houdini
BURNING THE RED CANDLE tells the story of The Houdinis: Harry, Bess and their imaginary son, Mayer tell their tale from their early days of medicine shows to their last days during which Harry participates in an ongoing battle with the famous Sir Arthur...- $15.75
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I Love Being Me!
An affirming story for children that celebrates diversity and self-love in the language that kids understand best: FUN! The six adorable kids of the Curly Crew shine bright in this fun and affirming story.I love my curly hair...I love my brown skin...I love my...- $13.59
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Another Man's Wife: A Love Story
Peter Aloysha Aarons has done a lot of things in the twenty-six years since we first met him. He has finished his doctorate. He has won an Emmy. He has made made movies and played concerts world-wide. He has made peace with his father....- $45.00
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Francis Bacon: An Account of his Life and Works. Biography
"The truth is, that in almost every great man there is pretty sure to be something of disproportion..." Sir Francis Bacon, best known for role as one of the creators of empiricism, was not only a English philosopher but also a talented statesman, scientist,...- $99.90
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Mystic Dreams and Dusty Roads
Feisty twelve-year-old Peep Holler finds living with her single alcoholic father challenging as she struggles with adolescence, faith and unforeseen tragedies at the beginning of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl years. But her greatest challenge yet lies just ahead. One day, Peep innocently uncovers a...- $8.99
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The Parentectomy A Memoir: A Perspective On Rising Above Parental Alienation
Author: Kimber AdamsISBN-10: 1441517979ISBN-13: 9781441517975Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2009Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d- $15.99
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Forsaken Kings: Emma Spreckels The Surfer of Asbury Park
Emma Spreckels is the only daughter of Claus Spreckels, "Sugar King" of San Francisco, and one of the richest men in the world. Emma is infatuated with the beauty of Hawaiʻi and its king, David Kalākaua. Emma is her father's favorite, but she learns...- $19.95
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The Beautiful People
Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set--a failed debutante's new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach's inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer"This glittering novel shines as...- $17.99
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Vendor: Gill Paul
A Beautiful Rival: A Novel of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden
In this stunning new novel, bestselling author Gill Paul reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for...- $41.99
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Remembering Martha
Remembering Martha turns family history and lore into story. Martha grew up in the small town of Neosho Rapids, Kansas, at the turn of the 20th century. This book is an invitation to explore prairie life, its glories and its tragedies, through one woman...- $16.99
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Lives of the Presidents of the United States of America
Lives of the Presidents of the United States of America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...- $65.90
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The President's Wife
The incredible story of the First Lady who clandestinely assumed the presidencySocialite Edith Bolling has been in no hurry to find a new husband since she was widowed, preferring to fill her days with good friends and travel. But the enchanting courting of President...- $36.99
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Sylvie & The Chimeras
Sylvie and The Chimeras are two of French author G駻ard de Nerval (AD 1808-1855)ʼs best-known works.Sylvie, a novella, is by all accounts his masterpiece; it was first published in July 1853 in the Revue des Deux-Mondes, a periodical. It is a Romantic tale of...- $14.95
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Sousanna: The Lost Daughter
Five-year-old Sousanna lives in a small but love-filled home in Pirgos, Greece. For her, life is a family that dotes on her, play at being a rich and heroic American, a community that watches out for her. Though often cold and always hungry, she's...- $14.99
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Murder by the Waters: Further Adventures of the American Agent Abroad
In Murder by the Waters, the fourth book in Robert Lee Hall's hilarious mystery series, crafty old Franklin and his sidekick, Nick Handy, find themselves awash in intrigue and murder in Bath, England's famous spa, where a seemingly innocent girl hides a terrible plot....- $23.99
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Vendor: Les Carroll
This Troubled Ground
The war in Afghanistan impacted Americans in profound ways, yet only a small percentage of Americans know what it's like to be there, fight there, come home from there, and then live the rest of their lives wondering if their service made a difference.This...- $24.95
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Sara's Rising
Sara's childhood was a living hell. This is her story of the tremendous abuse she suffered and her fight to take back control. A first-person account of her life and healing journey.Sara's Rising is a Firebird Award winner for 2023.*Please see the author's note...- $14.99
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Vendor: Gill Paul
A Beautiful Rival: A Novel of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden
In this stunning new novel, bestselling author Gill Paul reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for...- $46.99
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Vendor: Henry David Thoreau
The Maine Woods
Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.Author: Henry David ThoreauISBN-10: 3752583169ISBN-13: 9783752583168Publisher: Salzwasser-VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/10/2022Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.75d- $59.90
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Adam The Forsaken: Tales of Extraordinary Beings Book 1
Adam The Forsaken is a Book about a Cat Boy's First 10 Years of Life. Adam The Forsaken essentially begins his life fairly typically until a series of events alters his perception of the world around him. Can a fairly typical event be the...- $19.99
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Vendor: William Somerset Maugham
Of Human Bondage (The Unabridged Autobiographical Novel): True Story of a Black Women Who Worked for Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Davis
Of Human Bondage is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. It is generally agreed to be his masterpiece and to be strongly autobiographical in nature. The Modern Library ranked Of Human Bondage No. 66 on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of...- $14.40
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Vendor: Bayard Taylor
Two German giants: Frederic the Great and Bismarck: The founder and the builder of German empire
Two German giants: Frederic the Great and Bismarck - The founder and the builder of German empire 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...- $23.50
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The Life of Gordon, Major-General, R. E. C. B.: Turkish field-marshal, Grand cordon Medjidieh, and pasha
The Life of Gordon, Major-General, R. E. C. B. - Turkish field-marshal, Grand cordon Medjidieh, and pasha is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel...- $36.90
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The Autobiography of a Seaman: Volume I
The Autobiography of a Seaman - Volume I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. 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....- $44.90
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Rvn
As RVN opens, eighteen-year-old Charlie Kinane's life is about to change forever: it's his final summer before entering the US Navy. Charlie is dynamic and intelligent and surrounds himself with friends who match his wit and curiosity, making for a wild last few months...- $28.95
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Berlin-Warszawa Express
Rollins's Get in the Van meets Bidini's On a Cold Road in an original fever dream While touring Europe, Eamon McGrath wrestled with one of the biggest questions on the mind of any touring artist: should you suffer for your art? The pain and...- $16.95
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Vendor: Gill Hornby
Godmersham Park
A richly imagined novel inspired by the true story of Anne Sharp, a governess who became very close with Jane Austen and her family by the #1 International bestselling author of Miss Austen.On January 21, 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent...- $31.95
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Satori in Paris
A satori, in Kerouac's own words, is "the Japanese word for 'sudden illumination, ' 'sudden awakening, ' or simply 'kick in the eye.'"This is a story of philosophy, identity, and the powerful grip of travel, written by an iconic American author at the height...- $21.95
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The President's Wife
"A vivid portrait of a woman whose remarkable role and achievements in history have largely been relegated to the shadows... A fascinating read!" --Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We HideFrom the USA Today bestselling...- $16.99
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Eva: A Novel of the Holocaust
Eva: A Novel of the Holocaust, first published in 1959, is a fictionalized account of Ida Loew, a young Jewish girl from Poland who survived the Jewish pogroms of the Nazis and the Auschwitz camp. The book opens with the girl at age 16...- $16.95
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Shipwreck of Hopes
We Dream... But At What Cost Do We Dare Chase Our Hopes?SHIPWRECK OF HOPES sweeps the reader from a desolate island beach in America, across the Atlantic to war-torn Italy to tell a story of shipwreck, deception, thievery, and murder on treacherous seas, in...- $17.99
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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. Having completed her Six Tudor Queens series of novels on the...- $34.99
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Crossing the Tracks
While dramatic history unfolds from Greensboro to Selma to Memphis, one man makes his own stand for justice and inclusion.> WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2023 - Best Fiction - Social Issues> WINNER: Feathered Quill Book Awards - Reviewer's Choice for 2023Crossing the...- $18.95
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Restless Dolly Maunder
The international bestselling author of The Secret River andA Room Made of Leaves returns with a fictionalised account of her grandmother'slife, commemorating a strong female character making the best out of the timesand society she was born in.Dolly Maunder is born at the end...- $26.00
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Hopeless Kingdom
Akita's family have always kept moving to survive. Sudan to Cairo. Cairo to Sydney. Sydney to Geelong.Each new place challenges Akita, her siblings and her parents. Just when eight-year-old Akita is feeling settled for the first time in her life, her parents decide to...- $22.99
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The Six Loves of Jack Brown
At the age of seventeen, Jack joins a company and finds his true calling in sales. After meeting and falling in love with the boss' daughter they begin theirs happily ever after including the birth of their daughter, Katherine. Mindful of the business world...- $8.49
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I Never Said I Was Conor: Waking Up in Howth
Ian awakens, from a short nap on a bench, on the harbour promenade, in the picturesque fishing village of Howth, near Dublin. His mobile phone no longer works and his car has gone missing. He reports the theft of his car to the local...- $23.99
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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.

