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Geraldine Brooks

Americanb. September 14, 1955Historical Fiction

Geraldine Brooks is an Australian-American author who won the Pulitzer Prize for March, a novel reimagining the father from Little Women as a Civil War soldier. Her historical novels are noted for their rigorous research.

Works

  • MarchCivil War novel following a father's journey as a Union chaplain→
  • Year of WondersHistorical novel about a village's year surviving the Great Plague→
  • People of the BookHistorical novel about a book restorer uncovering a sacred text's secrets→
  • Caleb's CrossingNovel about a Wampanoag boy and his journey during colonial America→
  • The Secret ChordBiblical novel reimagining King David's life and relationships→

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