The ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Huckleberry Finn’ author had an inimitable ability to make Americans reckon with their dark history. In ...

These 12 historical fiction books capture love, loss, and resilience in the face of tragedy, leaving readers deeply moved.

Whenever you do an online search for the world’s most beautiful countries, there’s one place that always makes the list: Spain. With its vibrant history, rich culture and dramatic landscapes, this ...

Historical novelists Chris Bohjalian and Christina Baker Kline for a discussion about Bohjalian’s latest book, “The Jackal’s Mistress.” ...

Chris Bohjalian’s 25th novel, “The Jackal’s Mistress,” was inspired by the true story of a Southern woman who helped an ...

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The Devil's Punchbowl in Natchez, Mississippi, was a Civil War-era death camp. After the Civil War millions of freed Black ...

Chris Bohjalian's 25th novel, "The Jackal's Mistress," is a Civil War love story based on real ... talk about the delicate dance of writing historical fiction — when facts must be accurate ...