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Best Indie Historical Fiction of 2021

FICTION

SONJU

by Wondra Chang

A well-crafted tale of a person who forges ahead amid heartbreak and war. Full review >

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FICTION

THE GOTHICA

by Patrick C. DiCarlo

A gripping, meticulous, and illuminating tale of war and intrigue. Full review >

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FICTION

LADY BE GOOD

by Pamela Hamilton

A smart and touchingly sympathetic fictional portrayal of an enigmatic woman. Full review >

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CIBOLERO

by Kermit Lopez

Well-written historical fiction stuffed with action and adventure. Full review >

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FICTION

AMONG THE BEAUTIFUL BEASTS

by Lori McMullen

A fantastic debut that showcases an important figure and the landscape she worked to preserve. Full review >

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FICTION

CALIGULA AND I

by Cy Stein

A gripping, multifaceted story of an emperor and his era. Full review >

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FICTION

THE $22.50 MAN

by Richard Voorhees illustrated by Richard Voorhees

A wonderfully appealing, literate, compassionate, and funny Jazz Age tale; a home run. Full review >

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