Historical fiction books from Moldova
Recommended historical fiction books (3)
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If you are into historical fiction here are some historical fiction books from Moldova for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Set in Stone by Stela Brinzeanu EN
Description:
In medieval Moldova, two women from opposing backgrounds fall in love. But this is a world where a woman's role is defined by religion and class. To make a life together means defying their families, the law, and the Church. The closer they become, and the more they refuse the roles assigned to them, the more sacrifices they have to make. While Mira's rebellion puts her life in the gravest danger, Elina must fight to change her legal status to 'son' so she can inherit her father's land and change their destiny. Set in Stone delves into the past to uncover a story which is just as relevant toda... continue
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Terre des affranchis : roman by Liliana Lazar FR
Description:
Victor ouvrit un cahier et prit sa plume. Sa main tremblait au moment d'écrire le premier mot du texte qu'il découvrait. D'un geste méthodique et lent, il traça de grosses lettres capitales sur la feuille. Le manuscrit dactylographié en roumain que Victor Luca s'apprête à recopier est un livre interdit car, en cette année 1972, Ceau5escu est au pouvoir et les temps sont à la répression. Pourquoi Victor écrit-il? Pour oublier l'odeur de la mandragore qui émane parfois des corps sans vie de jeunes filles ? Pour combler le vide des jours de solitude et d'enfermement ? En attendant la nuit et ses ... continue
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The Censor's Notebook by Liliana Corobca EN
Description:
Emilia Codrescu had been responsible for the burning and shredding of Romanian censors' notebooks, viewed as State secrets, but prior to fleeing the country in 1974 she had stolen one. Now, forty years later, she makes the notebook available to 'Liliana Corobca' for the newly instituted Museum of Communism The Censor's Notebook is a window into the intimate workings of censorship under communism, steeped in mystery and secrets and lies, confirming the power of literature to capture personal and political truths.