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PERSPECTIVES: HISTORICAL FICTION AND BEYOND
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The historical fiction genre has depth and breadth that embraces a wide range of sub-genres: literary,
romance, adventure tales, mysteries, western, frontier fiction, and historical/fictional biographies.
For Large Print reader's historical fiction continues to be one of the most popular genres. Readers are
drawn to the wealth of historical detail in these works that brings characters, events and historical
settings to life and reflect the culture and its norms — all of which captivates readers as they
illuminate readers, historical events reflects persons.
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THE MARRIAGE GAME
A Novel of Queen Elizabeth I
Alison Weir
"The captivating, tempestuous, often hilarious and ultimately poignant story of
the extraordinary love affair between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley."
— Historical Novel Review
Newly crowned, Elizabeth I vows to rule the country as both queen and king. But
her counselors press her to marry and produce an heir. Then dashing Lord Robert
lays claim to Elizabeth's heart. But events take a dark turn when Robert's wife
is found dead. With intricate period detail and captivating prose, Alison Weir
explores one of history's most provocative "Did they or didn't they?" debates.
978-1-4104-7512-1 • $30.99
Historical Fiction • Releases 2/18/15
THE SHARP HOOK OF LOVE
Sherry Jones
The first retelling of the passionate, twelfth-century love story since the discovery
of 113 love letters between Pierre Abelard and Heloise d'Argenteuil — the
original Romeo and Juliet.
He was a famous Paris philosopher, headmaster and poet whose dashing good
looks made women swoon. She was his student, a brilliant young scholar,
beautiful and wry. Forbidden to love each other by the church and society,
Abelard and Heloise defied the rules to follow their hearts, risking everything
that mattered to them — including each other.
978-1-4104-7672-2 • $30.99 U.S.
Historical Romance • Releases 2/18/15
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