[Ginga-argentina] This month’s best new historical fiction

Tue Dec 10 19:50:30 CET 2024

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This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction

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Time of the Child by Niall Williams

The discovery of an abandoned baby transforms a sleepy Irish community

- Discover how the holiday season of 1962 will touch the lives of small-town Faha’s residents

- From an author beloved by Ann Patchett, Ron Rash, and Mary Beth Keane

- “For those looking to get into the holiday spirit, this is just the ticket” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)

Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Financial Times, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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The Voyage Home by Pat Barker

The Greek myth of Cassandra as you’ve never heard it before

- “More brilliant work from one of world literature’s greatest writers” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review)

- Ritsa, an enslaved healer, embarks on a dangerous journey alongside cruel, unstable Cassandra

- The long-awaited conclusion to the acclaimed <i>Women of Troy</i> series

- From a Booker Prize–winning author

Media Praise: The Washington Post, Financial Times, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub

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Christmas with the Queen by Heather Webb and Hazel Gaynor

<i>The Crown</i> gets a festive holiday twist

- From a pair of bestselling authors whose work is beloved by Kate Quinn, Kristin Harmel, and Natasha Lester

- Two old friends are unexpectedly drawn together by royal Christmas celebrations — and their paths cross again for the next five holidays to come

- Set against the wintry backdrop of 1950s England

- “Delicious… This is a story to savor over a cup of tea” (Jennifer Robson)

Media Praise: Parade, Booklist

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The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant

A lyrical, sweeping family saga spanning from World War I to the present

- Follow along as Mina comes of age and builds a family amid vibrant adventures and devastating trials

- Inspired by the author’s own family history

- “The characters themselves spring from these pages, vividly, unforgettably alive” (<i>The Guardian</i>)

Media Praise: The Washington Post, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews

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Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers

After decades of isolation, a puzzling man emerges from a crumbling Victorian home

- In 1960s England, therapist Helen is determined to unravel her patient William’s past — and in doing so, her life is forever changed

- The acclaimed author of <i>Small Pleasures</i> delivers a dazzling novel inspired by true events

- “A beautiful story of unfolding secrets and unforeseen consequences” (Holly Gramazio, author of <i>The Husbands</i>)

Media Praise: The Washington Post, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat

Pick this up if you enjoyed <i>The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois</i>

- “Powered not just by good research, but by lots of suspense [and] compelling characters” (Barbara Kingsolver)

- As Nettie gets involved with the Black Panther Party in the 1960s, she and her colleagues are targeted by covert intelligence campaigns

- A PEN/Bellwether Prize winner sheds light on an important piece of US history

- Longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize

Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Elle, Ebony, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews

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The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri

‘An unforgettable story of love and sacrifice’ (Heather Morris, author of <i>The Tattooist of Auschwitz</i>)

- Forced to serve as a nurse in a Nazi eugenics program, Allina fights to save the babies in her care

- “A spectacular debut that will make a splash in the world of World War II historical fiction” (Madeline Martin)

- Based on the true story of the notorious Lebensborn program

- Praise from Jennifer Chiaverini, Hazel Gaynor, and more

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub

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The Champagne Letters by Kate MacIntosh

Kristin Harmel says this dual-timeline novel ‘sparkles like the finest champagne’

- In 1805, widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot sets out to create a renowned champagne house — and centuries later, Natalie finds herself inspired by Barbe-Nicole’s letters

- Will transport you to the scenic French countryside and the bustling center of Paris

- “I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want it to end” (Susanna Kearsley)

Media Praise: Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist

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The Jewel of the Blues by Monica Chenault-Kilgore

Kate Quinn and Fiona Davis are raving about this sparkling Jazz Age tale

- During the 1920s, Lucille pursues her dream of becoming a blues singer — but a dark family secret threatens everything

- “Vivid detail and page-turning drama make this a fascinating read” (Chanel Cleeton)

- A thought-provoking portrayal of racism in Jim Crow–era America

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist

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The French Winemaker’s Daughter by Loretta Ellsworth

How are two women, generations apart, connected by a bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis?

- Perfect for fans of Kristin Harmel and Ann Mah

- When pilot Charlotte comes into possession of an old bottle of wine, she sets out to unravel its story — which dates back to World War II Paris…

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly

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