RU LIFT: Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels From Booklist

If you are interested in historical fiction, and looking for good books, here is a recent list from the journal Booklist.

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels From Booklist

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