Historical Fiction II: A Guide to the Genre

by Sarah L. Johnson

Book Overview

Historical fiction has surged in popularity in recent years, with new subgenres emerging (e.g. Viking romance, religious thrillers) and reader interest showing no signs of slowing down. This follow-up to Johnson's critically acclaimed guide published in 2005 covers new territory by focusing on English-language historical novels for adults published between mid-2004 and mid-2008, in particular those commonly found in American public library collections...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591586240
• ISBN13: 9781591586241
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 760 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 7.4" x 10.2"