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Philippa Gregory

by Angela Beck December 25, 2025

January 9, 1954 - Kenyan-born English historical novelistAuthor of dozens of novels including "The Other Bolyn Girl", "The White Queen" and "The K...

British England English English History Great Britain Historical Books Historical Fiction Historical Novel history Kate Wedd Kenya Kenyan Kenyan-English Novel Novelist

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Leon Uris

by Angela Beck August 06, 2024

August 3, 1924 - June 21, 2003American author of historical fictionAuthor of "Exodus", "Trinity" and "A God in Ruins" #literarycalendar#birthdays#...

Author Historical Books Historical Fiction

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Rhoda Blumberg

by Angela Beck January 28, 2024

December 14, 1917 - June 6, 2016American author of children's historical booksAuthor of "Commodore Perry in the Land of Shogun", "The Incredible Jo...

Children's Book Children's Book Author Children's Books Historical Books History

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