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Diana Gabaldon

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Julia Quinn

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The Fiery Cross
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Diana Gabaldon

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The Kitchen House
The Kitchen House
Kathleen Grissom

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An Echo in the Bone
An Echo in the Bone
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Khaled Hosseini

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The Color Purple
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Sue Monk Kidd

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Diana Gabaldon

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Blood Meridian; or, the Evening Redness in the West
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Cormac McCarthy

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Esperanza Rising
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Pam Muñoz Ryan

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The Joy Luck Club
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Amy Tan

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The Poisonwood Bible
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Barbara Kingsolver

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Arthur Miller

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David Baldacci

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Sula
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Song of Solomon
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Commonalities of Books on Historical Fiction: - Many are set during a specific time period, such as the Great Depression, World War I or II, or the American Civil War. - Several books follow the journey of a young girl or woman navigating societal norms and expectations. - There are numerous examples of historical romance novels that explore love and relationships during different time periods. - Many books focus on themes of survival, family, and personal growth in challenging times. - Some books incorporate elements of magic or supernatural occurrences into their historical settings.

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