Historical fiction books from United Kingdom
Recommended historical fiction books (4)
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If you are into historical fiction here are some historical fiction books from United Kingdom for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Romanul Dinti albi a cistigat mai multe premii prestigioase, printre care James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Whitbread Book Award, Guardian First Book Award, Commonwealth Writers First Book Prize si Betty Trask Award. Revista Time a inclus romanul in lista sa cu cele mai bune 100 de romane scrise intre anii 1923 si 2005.
Spectaculos si privind indeaproape cele mai ascunse unghere ale vietii, amuzant si emotionant, Dinti albi este povestea a doua familii londoneze, a lui Archie Jones si a prietenului sau de-o viata – Samad Iqbal. Cei doi se cunosc din perioada celui de-al Doilea Razboi M... continue
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Luna şi doi bani jumate by William Somerset Maugham RO
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Luna si doi bani jumate are ca punct de pornire biografia faimosului pictor francez Paul Gauguin. Personajul principal, Charles Strickland (Gauguin) este un agent de bursa londonez. Isi doreste foarte mult sa picteze, iar aceasta dorinta il determina sa paraseasca Londra, sa plece la Parris, apoi in Tahiti, lasandu-i pe cei apropiati in mizerie. Departe de civilizatie, Strickland picteaza necontenit, devenind unul dintre cei mai mari pictori ai lumii. Chinurile si sfasierea interioara ale agentului de bursa, care isi urmeaza destinul indiferent de consecinte, devin un simbol al blestemului art... continue
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The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
An investigation into a girl's disappearance uncovers a mystery dating back to World War II in a haunting novel of suspense by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Paris Assignment. London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl's disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it's her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Twenty-five years ago, th... continue
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The World of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Penguin Books reintroduces the timeless story of the love affair between a British artist and a Chinese prostitute. Robert is t he only resident of the Nam Kok hotel not renting his room by the hour when he meets Suzie at the bar. She becomes his muse and they fall in love. But even in Hong Kong, where many white expatriates have Chinese mistresses, their romance could jeopardize the things they each hold dear. Set in the mid-1950s, The World of Suzie Wong is a beautifully written time capsule of a novel. First published more than fifty years ago, it resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring... continue