Thread: Need historical fiction recommendations
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Old 11-22-2010, 01:59 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by elemenoP View Post
May I suggest The Secret River by Kate Grenville, historical fiction about the early English settlers of Australia (so part of it takes place in England). There are some parts that are very disturbing, though.

Shayne, I will have to check out your books since they sound like they might be up my alley. I am wondering if you have read The Secret River and what you thought of it?

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Thanks, eP. No, I haven't read "The Secret River", though I've heard good things about it. I should probably add it to my TBR list.
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