#historical-fiction

#historical-fiction

Dan Trachtenberg's new animated anthology 'Predator: Killer of Killers' explores humanity's greatest fighters against Predators in historic settings like feudal Japan and WWII.

In the early 17th-century wilderness, a servant girl flees a smallpox-ridden settlement, embracing survival through her resourcefulness against frigid conditions and patriarchal violence.

Kehlmann argues that the idea of complicity in the Nazi regime is an accumulation of rationalizations, revealing moral capitulations disguised as humility in societal discourse.

A 19th-century express train serves as a unique setting for a social history narrative, reflecting race, sexuality, and poverty among diverse passengers.

Russell's superb biography of James I is notable for its acute psychological insights, intricate research, and depiction of the intense power struggles within the Jacobean court.

The investigation not only unveils the murder of Jacopo da Pontormo but also reveals the tumultuous dynamics within the Renaissance art world, filled with intrigue and rivalry.

Cora's voice weaves through tragedy, revealing her jaded perspective as an affluent Manhattan teen. Her recollections form a delicate tapestry of loss and resilience.

The tension and atmosphere build vividly in C.J. Adrien's "The Fell Deeds of Fate," as a Viking warrior navigates treacherous encounters on his journey across Europe.

Mantel reflects on Cromwell's unique position, stating, "He is a character who in a way is difficult for a modern historian because the whole area of his private life is shaded, is secluded." This secrecy allows for a more nuanced exploration of his character, marking him as a pivotal but enigmatic figure in history.

"Desprairies, a historian of Vichy France, focuses on a single French clan—modeled after her own family—their ill-begotten gains and misbegotten ideologies."