Historical Fiction

  • November Book Of The Month: The Book Thief

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    November 26, 2021 12:25
    The Book Thief by Markus Zusak came out in 2005, and has since then been made into an award-winning film. It is a novel that has touched those who have read it, and leaves the reader with a good deal to reflect on. Hannah Walton-Hughes discusses its key characters,...

  • Revolutionising Romance On Television – Netflix Original ‘Bridgerton’ Sees Novel Selling Out In Days

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    January 25, 2021 17:54
    Maisie Garvin Launched on Christmas Day, Netflix’s new eight-part series, Bridgerton, has been viewed by 63 million of us. Over two decades since the publication of the book that the programme is adapted from, it leads to the question of how influential the power of the small screen truly...

  • Book of the Month – September

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    September 17, 2018 18:55
    Title: Olivia Author: Dorothy Strachey Genre: Historical fiction, coming of age Publisher: Vintage (The Hogarth Press) Published: 2008 (1949) Pages: 107 Olivia is a tale of lesbian teenage infatuation set against the backdrop of 19th century Paris. At the age of sixteen, Olivia is whisked away to the finishing...

  • Interview: Robert Harris talks Munich, student media and Nottingham

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    November 1, 2017 13:47
    Having the opportunity to interview your favourite author is what I believe student media is all about. A couple of weeks ago, that came to fruition, as I spoke to Robert Harris, about his new book, Munich, historical fiction, student media and Nottingham. Firstly, your new book, Munich, was...