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Historical Research

No, It’s Not Actually the French Revolution: Les Misérables and History by Susanne Alleyn

[Spoiler alert! If you don’t know the story of Les Misérables and want to see the film without already knowing a lot of plot points, including the ending, then stop right now.] I’ll be the first to admit that I am a shameless Les Mis fan. I’ve always loved the story,… Read More »No, It’s Not Actually the French Revolution: Les Misérables and History by Susanne Alleyn

Fact and Fiction by Annmarie Banks

I have always read historical fiction. When I was a child I associated fiction with times and places far removed from my current suburban routine, from the Little House books to the Great Brain series. As I grew up my fiction continued to be historical. I graduated to the Bronte sisters and Jane Austen.… Read More »Fact and Fiction by Annmarie Banks