Historical Fiction Part III (4.20 stars to 4.00) 6/08/05
Explore top-rated historical fiction books rated between 4.20 to 4.00 stars. Discover captivating reads from June 8, 2005, in this curated list of must-read novels.
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A Place Called Freedom
by Ken Follett
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scotland, 1766. Sentenced to a life of misery in the brutal coal mines, twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh hungers for escape. His only …
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Keystone
by Peter Lovesey
1915 Hollywood. Certainly dangers are to be expected in the rough-and-tumble world of the Keystone Cops--but murder is quite another thing. As comedy turns to …
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The Deerslayer
by James Fenimore Cooper
The deadly crack of a long rifle and the piercing cries of Indians on the warpath shatter the serenity of beautiful Lake Glimmerglass. Danger has …
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The Pathfinder
by James Fenimore Cooper
Natty Bumpo's adventures are exciting and realistic.
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The Prairie
by James Fenimore Cooper
The final novel in Cooper’s epic, The Prairie depicts Natty Bumppo at the end of his life, still displaying his indomitable strength and dignity. For …
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Pompeii
by Robert Harris
This latest "New York Times" bestseller by the author of "Archangel" chronicles the suspenseful last days of the legendary ancient city nestled below the slopes …
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Murder on the Lusitania
by Conrad Allen
September 1907. George Porter Dillman sets sail from Liverpool on the Lusitania's maiden voyage. Hired by the ship's captain to pose as a passenger, George …
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The Rustlers of West Fork
by Louis L'Amour
In this first of four classic frontier novels, Louis L'Amour adds his own special brand to the life and adventures of one of America's favorite …
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See You Later Alligator
by William F. Buckley, Jr.
Set in Havana in 1961, it places Oakes in the middle of a conspiracy with Che Guevara to bring about an era of detente in …
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SPQR III: The Sacrilege
by John Maddox Roberts
When a sacret woman's rite in the ancient city of Rome is infiltrated by a corrupt patrician dressed in female garb, it falls to Senator …
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Caravans
by James Albert Michener
In this romantic adventure of wild Afghanistan, master storyteller James Michener mixes the allure of the past with the dangers of today. After an impetuous …
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The Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel
This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved …
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The Valley of Horses
by Jean M. Auel
This unforgettable odyssey into the distant past carries us back to the awesome mysteries of the exotic, primeval world of The Clan of the Cave …
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The Mammoth Hunters
by Jean M. Auel
Once again Jean M. Auel opens the door of a time long past to reveal an age of wonder and danger at the dawn of …