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Women Undercover: 6 Must Read Historical Fiction Tales of Intrigue and Disguise

Women Undercover: 6 Must Read Historical Fiction Tales of Intrigue and Disguise

by: Greer Macallister Historically, women have had to hide their true selves for many reasons. In fiction this can lead to some really intriguing stories, full of tension. As the readers, we know the woman’s true identity, but we relish seeing her forging her way under a different persona, at risk of grave danger if she ever lets the façade slip. In my new novel Woman 99, set in 1888, pampered San Francisco socialite Charlotte goes undercover in an insane…

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Seven Real-Life Vixens of Historical Fiction

Seven Real-Life Vixens of Historical Fiction

By: Jenni L. Walsh On this day in history, May 23rd, American outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, after twenty-seven months on the run, went down together in a hail of bullets. In that moment, Bonnie Parker’s name and story became one for the ages, and also my novel, Side by Side, and its prequel Becoming Bonnie. Who else were historical fiction’s vixens? These 7 novels feature women who broke the rules, created mysteries, incited scandal, and more.   Wu Zetian The…

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5 Real-Life Sisters Who Inspired Historical Fiction Novels

5 Real-Life Sisters Who Inspired Historical Fiction Novels

by Elise Hooper The renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead reportedly said, “Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.” The novel Little Women portrays the lives of four of the most well-known sisters in American literature, and I read it with fascination in my girlhood. Were the real Alcott sisters just like Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—the dutiful daughter, the tomboy, the angel, and the spoiled baby? I…

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