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The realm of historical fiction is unique among the genre of fiction. Simply put, other genres act as portals, sending a reader away on an adventure of some kind. Historical fiction is a time machine. With a deft hand, a writer can have the reader following the main protagonist as they stand on the deck of a pirate ship blasting…
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