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An End of Troubles
Discover stories where diverse characters confront pivotal historical moments, challenging their resilience and sparking transformation.Step into a world where history and fiction intertwine in An End of Troubles, an anthology brought to you by History Through Fiction. This collection features ten captivating stories, each a winner of our short story contest, showcasing the power of storytelling to illuminate the past.
Mrs. Price by Jeanine Boulay - During the Great Depression, a young wife fakes separation to find work, discovering her artistic voice in a union's musical.
Those Bereaved by Candace Simar - Newly-widowed Verdie Brandt finds healing through an unusual remedy offered by an old doctor woman.
The Dog Star by Harrison Hurst - A foreign merchant confronts his beliefs when he witnesses a horrific rite in pursuit of prosperity.
Water-Babies by Ann Cwiklinski - A young girl's sorrow over losing a foster baby mirrors America's grief on the brink of World War II.
The Blood Stone of Shiva by A.K. McCutcheon - A former British soldier seeks redemption by returning a cursed diamond to India, facing a vengeful god's wrath.
An End of Troubles by Hilary Coyne - A serving woman at a Scottish castle reflects on her encounter with Mary Queen of Scots, foreshadowing the Queen's fate.
Liberty Coaster by Sierra Kaag - In a Midwestern town during the Great Depression, a fatherless boy and a wayward father confront their grief and learn what it means to persevere.
Beneath Hades’ Halls by Harrison Voss - A soldier in Thebes must choose between avenging his father and preserving his home as Spartans march to reclaim the city.
The Midnight Bells of the Abbey by C.T. Bennet - A medieval princess escapes an arranged marriage to find peace and love in a convent with the woman she adores.
When Things Collapse by Anna Deh - Amidst political collapse, a young woman grapples with violence and loss, seeking a path forward through her pain and anger.
Mrs. Price by Jeanine Boulay - During the Great Depression, a young wife fakes separation to find work, discovering her artistic voice in a union's musical.
Those Bereaved by Candace Simar - Newly-widowed Verdie Brandt finds healing through an unusual remedy offered by an old doctor woman.
The Dog Star by Harrison Hurst - A foreign merchant confronts his beliefs when he witnesses a horrific rite in pursuit of prosperity.
Water-Babies by Ann Cwiklinski - A young girl's sorrow over losing a foster baby mirrors America's grief on the brink of World War II.
The Blood Stone of Shiva by A.K. McCutcheon - A former British soldier seeks redemption by returning a cursed diamond to India, facing a vengeful god's wrath.
An End of Troubles by Hilary Coyne - A serving woman at a Scottish castle reflects on her encounter with Mary Queen of Scots, foreshadowing the Queen's fate.
Liberty Coaster by Sierra Kaag - In a Midwestern town during the Great Depression, a fatherless boy and a wayward father confront their grief and learn what it means to persevere.
Beneath Hades’ Halls by Harrison Voss - A soldier in Thebes must choose between avenging his father and preserving his home as Spartans march to reclaim the city.
The Midnight Bells of the Abbey by C.T. Bennet - A medieval princess escapes an arranged marriage to find peace and love in a convent with the woman she adores.
When Things Collapse by Anna Deh - Amidst political collapse, a young woman grapples with violence and loss, seeking a path forward through her pain and anger.
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March 1, 2025
Beautiful short stories
March 23, 2025
An End of Troubles is an anthology of short stories rooted in historical events, ranging from Queen Mary’s visit to Scotland in the 1560s, to a young girl’s perspective on the bombing of Pearl Harbor in World War II, to a teenage girl’s experience of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although fictional, the stories demonstrate a dedication to historical research and accuracy while allowing readers to be drawn in by the pathos of the characters and the experiences that can be inferred but not proven even with the best research.
One of the things that I enjoyed about the collection was that it drew from such a wide variety of events and authors that even if I wasn’t particularly interested in a given time period or connecting well with a story there was always something else to move on to, a different story at a different historical point that I might connect with better. I am hopeful that the publisher, History Through Fiction, has more anthologies as this collection was wonderful and based solely on this particular anthology it seems to do a good job of finding authors and stories that create enjoyable works of historical fiction that actually contain both real history and fiction.
One of the things that I enjoyed about the collection was that it drew from such a wide variety of events and authors that even if I wasn’t particularly interested in a given time period or connecting well with a story there was always something else to move on to, a different story at a different historical point that I might connect with better. I am hopeful that the publisher, History Through Fiction, has more anthologies as this collection was wonderful and based solely on this particular anthology it seems to do a good job of finding authors and stories that create enjoyable works of historical fiction that actually contain both real history and fiction.
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March 17, 2025
This is an anthology of short historical fiction stories. The ten stories featured vary in setting from the time of the Vikings to Russia’s glasnost. The stories are all well written and evocative of their respective periods. If I had to pick a favourite it would the very simple story “Liberty Coaster” because the writing is so effortless. Kudos to History Through Fiction for publishing this collection. I look forward to the next volume!
June 8, 2025
The authors in this anthology really know how to make the past feel like the present. Great concept for a collection, and one that's earned its place on my before-I-sleep list. Brings me comforting dreams! Highly recommend.
February 10, 2025
We couldn't be prouder of "An End of Troubles" the first anthology published by History Through Fiction. We hope you'll enjoy these magnificent historical fiction stories.
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