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Historical Fiction Books

Step into captivating past worlds with our Historical Fiction collection. From epic sagas to intimate tales, discover narratives that blend well-researched history with imaginative storytelling. Explore stories that make history come alive for every kind of reader.
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The Secret River - Thryft
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Kate Grenville | Canongate

The Secret River

RM28.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.81

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Recommendation: The Secret River portrays the harshness of the Australian land and the struggles of the convicts banished there. It magnificently portrayed the complex relationships between the different cultural groups. This book is ideal for those who appreciate historical fiction with a strong sense of place and characters.
NLLB: Animal Farm
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George Orwell | Pearson Education

NLLB: Animal Farm

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

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"Animal Farm" isn't just a tale about animals; it's a timeless mirror reflecting the continual cycle of power and betrayal in political movements. Orwell's mastery in using a farm as a microcosm of society offers a sharp and somewhat distressing examination of human nature and governance. It's concise, yet every page resonates with layered meaning — a recommendable oeuvre for anyone intrigued by the complexities of leadership and the creeping seduction of authoritarianism.
The Immortalists
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Chloe Benjamin | Penguin Random House Usa Ex

The Immortalists

RM22.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.71

RM22.00 MYR

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"The Immortalist" could resonate with you if you're intrigued by life's existential questions and the ripple effects of our choices. The novel masterfully interweaves the stories of four siblings, each uniquely influenced by a single prophecy. Its rich narrative might make you ponder the tension between fate and free will, and how the belief in one's destiny can become self-fulfilling. It's a compelling read for anyone who appreciates family sagas and the mingling of life's what-ifs with reality.
The Great Santini - Thryft
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Pat Conroy | Dial Press Trade Paperback

The Great Santini

RM6.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.15

RM6.00 MYR

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This book depicts the raw emotions felt by the son of a domineering military father, who rules his family with an iron fist. Pat Conroy creates an explosive character in Bull Meecham that one should hate, but will ultimately love. Readers will find themselves drawn into this vivid and dramatic novel.
Paddy Clarke Ha, Ha, Ha
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Roddy Doyle | Minerva Press

Paddy Clarke Ha, Ha, Ha

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM33.00 MYR

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If you find yourself nostalgic for childhood adventures and the bittersweet transition to the adult world, "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha" could be a treasure for you. Roddy Doyle captures the essence of growing up with humor and poignancy, all through the eyes of a little boy who's starting to see the world change around him. This isn't just another childhood story; it's a window into the soul of the youthful years, with all their mischief, wonder, and the dawning of complex realities.
The Plague
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Robin Buss, Albert Camus, Tony Judt  | Penguin

The Plague

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

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Set in the Algerian port town of Oran, The Plague chronicles a sudden outbreak that leads to quarantine, fear, and moral testing. As residents react in various ways, Dr. Rieux and his colleagues confront the crisis, offering courage, resilience, and solidarity. Often read as an allegory of occupation and resistance, Camus’s novel explores the fragility of life and the human duty to act in the face of suffering.
The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great
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Steven Pressfield | Bantam

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.03

RM45.00 MYR

I have always been a soldier. I have known no other life. So begins Alexander’s extraordinary confession on the eve of his greatest crisis of leadership. By turns heroic and calculating, compassionate and utterly merciless, Alexander recounts with a warrior’s eye for detail the blood, the terror, and the tactics of his greatest battlefield victories. Whether surviving his father’s brutal assassination, presiding over a massacre, or weeping at the death of a beloved comrade-in-arms, Alexander does not shy away from the hard realities of war—and the virtues of the warrior code. As much as he was feared by his enemies, he was loved and revered by his friends, his generals, and the men who followed him into battle. Often outnumbered, never outfought, Alexander conquered every enemy the world stood against him—but the one he never saw coming...
The Book of Saladin
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Tariq Ali | Verso

The Book of Saladin

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.74

RM37.00 MYR

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The Book of Saladin is the fictional memoir of Saladin, the Kurdish liberator of Jerusalem, as dictated to a Jewish scribe, Ibn Yakub. Saladin grants Ibn Yakub permission to talk to his wife and retainers so that he might present a full portrait in the Sultan’s memoirs. A series of interconnected stories follows, tales brimming with warmth, earthy humor and passions in which ideals clash with realities and dreams are confounded by desires. At the heart of the novel is an affecting love affair between the Sultan’s favored wife, Jamila, and Halina, a later addition to the harem. The novel charts the rise of Saladin as Sultan of Egypt and Syria and follows him as he prepares, in alliance with his Jewish and Christian subjects, to take Jerusalem back from the Crusaders. This is a medieval story, but much of it will be uncannily familiar to those who follow events in contemporary Cairo, Damascus, and Baghdad. Betrayed hopes, disillusioned soldiers and unrealistic alliances form the backdrop to The Book of Saladin.

Travel Back in Time with Historical Fiction

At Thryft, we invite you to journey through eras gone by with the finest historical fiction. Our selection captures the essence of different times, portraying epoch-defining events and the lives of people who inhabit them. Whether it's ancient history or modern tragedies, our curated collection immerses you in the vast tapestry of human experience. Join us in exploring these rich, vivid histories.