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Historical Fiction· International

Calico Captive

by Elizabeth George Speare
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#32,317of 98,734 books
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Published 1957English
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Published in 1957, Calico Captive established Elizabeth George Speare as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. A masterwork of historical fiction, Calico Captive by Elizabeth George Speare (1957) recreates the past with extraordinary detail and emotional depth.

Book Details

AuthorElizabeth George Speare
Published1957
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN0440411564
Editorial Score30/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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195730
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Calico Captive was written by Elizabeth George Speare, first published in 1957. Elizabeth George Speare is recognized as a significant author in the field of historical fiction.

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