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Cover Reveal - Alternate History Re-imagines the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862
History Through Fiction, author Colin Mustful, and designer Christine Horner of The Book Cover Whisperer, are proud to share with the readers the cover design for Reclaiming Mni Sota: An Alternate History of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862.
Four Remarkable Women, A Blog Series by Patricia Bernstein – PART ONE: MARY WHITE OVINGTON and ELISABETH FREEMAN
Two women, Mary White Ovington and Elizabeth Freeman, blazed forth in a dark time like the old statues of saints surrounded by candles in a dark church. Check out this blog post by Patricia Bernstein, author of A Noble Cunning, to learn about these remarkable women.
Press Release: History Through Fiction to publish its second Jewish historical narrative
History Through Fiction is proud to announce the signing of author Eric Z. Weintraub. His novel, South of Sepharad, is set for release early next year. Read our blog to learn more!
Best New Historical Fiction - April 2023
Find out about the five new historical fiction novels we’re looking forward to this month!
The Jacobite Rising of 1715
Winifred Maxwell, who’s story is featured in Patricia’s Bernstein’s novel A Noble Cunning, rescued her husband from the Tower of London after he was captured at the Battle of Preston. The event that led to his capture and rescue is known as the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
The History of Hot Chocolate: A Sweet Saga
In Patricia Bernstein’s novel, A Noble Cunning, hot chocolate plays a key role in the heroine’s plot to rescue her husband from the Tower of London. At the time, hot chocolate was quite a novelty in Europe. But where did it come from, and how did it become popular? Find out by reading our blog.
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower - An Audio Excerpt
In this audio excerpt from chapter one of A Noble Cunning, Bethan Glentaggart, the heroine of the story, confronts a raucous anti-Catholic mob gathered outside her home.
Best New Historical Fiction - March 2023
Find out about the five new historical fiction novels we’re looking forward to this month!
From Traitor to Hero – The Tragic Tale of James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater
James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater, was 26 years old when he was executed for treason for his role in the 1715 Jacobite Uprising. Centuries later he would be remembered as a martyr and hero in a series of sad English ballads.
Daring Escapes, Tragic Failures - Historic Attempts at Escape
In Patricia Bernstein’s upcoming novel, A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower, Bethan Glentaggart, attempts to rescue her husband Gavin from the Tower of London. This is based on the real-life story Winifred Maxwell, Countess of Nithsdale. That leads us to wonder…what other daring escapes have been attempted throughout history?
Religious Freedom in England - It could have happened a lot sooner than it did
Anti-Catholic religious persecution lasted for over 200 years in Britain. But the persecution of thousands of British Catholics could have ended long before it did, if King James II had had his way. In the midst of all the bloody upheavals over religion in Europe, Britain came close to granting all of its citizens religious freedom in 1688, long before tolerance was available in other European nations.
Meet the Intern - Hannah Karau
Hannah Mae Karau is an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, where she is majoring in English, minoring in Creative Writing, and obtaining a Certificate in Editing and Publishing. She’s also our new intern! Check out our blog to learn more.
Best New Historical Fiction - February 2023
Find out about the five new historical fiction novels we’re looking forward to this month!
Famous Novel Openings Explained: Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison’s award-winning novel Invisible Man opens with the line, “I am an invisible man.” The novel, published in 1952, is a reflection of Ellison’s place in society. But why did he feel invisible and what did that say about American society? Volunteer contributor Bex Roden explains.
Famous Novel Openings Explained: A Tale of Two Cities
Charle’s Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities opens with the famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” This line has become something we often hear, but what did it actually mean within the context of Dickens’ novel? Volunteer contributor Bex Roden explains.
Famous Novel Openings Explained: Moby Dick
Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick opens with the line, “Call me Ishmael.” Why did the author start with such a short, mysterious line and why was it the perfect opening for this genre-bending novel that has become a timeless classic? Find out by reading this blog post by volunteer contributor Bex Roden.
HTF to Publish an Alternate History
History Through Fiction is proud to announce that this fall we’ll be publishing Reclaiming Mni Sota: An Alternate History of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 by HTF founder and editor Colin Mustful. Read our press release to learn more.
January Blog Series - Famous Novel Openings Explained: Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice opens with the line, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Learn more about the historical and literary context of this famous line by reading this blog post by volunteer contributor Bex Roden.
East Coast to West Coast: Author Alina Adams Returns to San Francisco
Alina Adams, author of My Mother’s Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region, returns to San Francisco for three in-person author events. Check out our blog to learn when and where!
Press Release: HTF Adds Short Story Acquisitions Editor
History Through Fiction is proud to announce the addition of Robin Henry as our Short Story Acquisitions Editor.