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Historical Fiction November 2017
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| Caroline: Little House, Revisited by Sarah Elizabeth MillerReports of abundant land in Kansas Territory convince Charles Ingalls that his family's future lies west of the Mississippi. His (pregnant) wife Caroline is apprehensive, but dutifully packs up their belongings and prepares for a 700-mile covered wagon journey. Authorized by the Little House literary estate, Caroline unfolds from the perspective of Ma Ingalls; the narrative bridges the events of Little House in the Big Woods and Little House on the Prairie, in case you're inspired to revisit the original series.
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| The Boat Runner: A Novel by Devin MurphyThe son of a successful Dutch industrialist, 14-year-old Jacob Koopman enjoys a privileged upbringing that includes sailing lessons and...a summer at Hitler Youth Camp? Jacob's father, eager to cultivate business contacts, encourages his sons to embrace German culture -- until Holland is invaded and the Koopman family loses everything. Should they flee the country? Collaborate with the Nazis? Join the resistance? There are no easy answers in this dramatic coming-of-age story. |
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| The Wedding Officer by Anthony CapellaAlthough James Gould's official title is "wedding officer," his actual duties require him to prevent marriages between the Allied soldiers stationed in Naples and their Italian girlfriends. The locals, perplexed by the polite young British captain who won't accept bribes, send widow Livia Pertini to cook for him, hoping that she'll distract him from their illegal activities. So Livia sets to work seducing James with her cooking, never expecting to fall for him. Lavish descriptions of food and cooking make this World War II love story a sensual feast for readers. |
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| White Truffles in Winter: A Novel by N. M. KelbyLegendary chef Auguste Escoffier -- creator of such culinary masterpieces as Peach Melba -- has never invented a dish for his wife, Delphine (though he has named at least two after his longtime mistress, actress Sarah Bernhardt). Can Delphine persuade him to honor her before she dies? Interwoven with scenes from the Escoffiers' marriage are flashbacks that reveal how Auguste, a former army cook, revolutionized French haute cuisine by combining military discipline in the kitchen with a scientific approach to food preparation. With its vivid depiction of early 20th-century France and its mouth-watering descriptions of meals, White Truffles in Winter is a treat for foodies, Francophiles, and fans of historical fiction. |
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| John Saturnall's Feast by Lawrence NorfolkAfter the death of his mother -- an accused witch in a pre-Civil War England where the Protestant Reformation is beginning to take hold -- John Saturnall becomes a kitchen boy at Buckland Manor, the estate of Sir William Fremantle, where his refined palate and culinary talents ensure his eventual promotion to head cook -- and attract the attention of Sir William's headstrong daughter, Lucretia. But when Lucretia's father promises her hand in marriage to her loutish cousin, Lucretia's protest takes the form of a hunger strike -- and it's up to John to entice her to break her fast. For another lush, dramatic tale about an orphan boy who rises to the rank of master chef and employs his talents to woo his lady love, try Elle Newmark's The Book of Unholy Mischief, set in Venice during the Renaissance. |
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