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• The Henna Artist

  Joshi, Alka

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  After leaving an abusive marriage, the 17-year-old protagonist succeeds at becoming a henna artist to the upper class in Jaipur. Years later, however, her husband finds her and brings with him a surprise.

• The Lady of the Rivers

  Gregory, Philippa

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  The first book in the Plantagenet and Tudor series takes place in the 15th century. For those who like British royalty historical fiction, this might be an interesting read.

• Lilac Girls

  a Novel

  Kelly, Martha Hall

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  Based on a true story, this novel is set during the Holocaust and describes the lives of three women from different walks of life. The chapters' points of view alternate among the three women.

• Maisie Dobbs

  a Novel

  Winspear, Jacqueline, 1955-

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  A teenager is offered an opportunity for her future, only to have the upheaval of World War I change her path. But Maisie Dobbs does not give up.

• The Miniaturist

  Burton, Jessie, 1982-

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  As a newlywed in 17th-century Amsterdam, Nella fills her time with decorating the miniature replica of her home given to her by her husband as a wedding gift, However Nella discovers some disturbing secrets about her house through the miniaturist…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Murder on Astor Place

  Thompson, Victoria (Victoria E.)

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  This series takes place in different areas of New York City. The two main characters, a policeman and a midwife, work together to find out who is innocent and who is not, and, while there is some tension between them, they overcome it to solve the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Brilliant Friend

  Ferrante, Elena

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  A coming-of-age story of two young girls in Italy in the 1950s.

• Once We Were Brothers

  Balson, Ronald H.

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  One of the most powerful and riveting books on the Holocaust involves two boys who once shared a friendship until an accusation is thrown at one of them.

• Shanghai Girls

  a Novel

  See, Lisa

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  We learn about Chinese history and culture as the author describes the horrendous journey of two sisters who immigrate to California.

• The Tattooist of Auschwitz

  a Novel

  Morris, Heather (Screenwriter)

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  A love story amidst the horrors of the Holocaust