In the Lake of the Woods
Tim O'Brien
A politician’s marriage unravels under the shadow of Vietnam (SAH Prize 1995).
Cold War · Late 20th century · Literary · Mystery
Late 20th century · Mystery · ~1960–2000
Late 20th century historical fiction mystery books
Looking for historical fiction in the mystery lane set during the Late 20th century (~1960–2000)? Late 20th century historical fiction mystery books collects historical novels that match both filters—Recent past as historical fiction. Detection, intrigue, and crime in period settings HisFic is a free historical fiction discovery app: open a full reading journey with the same era and story-type filters, then add region, themes, or audience. Shelves mix curated historical fiction picks with Open Library titles so even thin combinations still have books to explore.
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A Northern Light
Jennifer Donnelly
Young adult fiction · Juvenile fiction · History · Fiction
Late 20th century · Romance · Mystery · Open Library
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