Intrigue

[close] This is open to various aspects of historical fiction. One of the periods that is popular centers on WWII.

[close] Welcome to Cold War Chronicles, a Goodreads group dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of the Cold War era (1947-1991). From the espionage exploits of spies like Kim Philby and James Bond's literary adventures to the military history of conflicts like Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis, we're here to delve into all aspects of this tense period. What to Expect: - Thematic Reading Lists: Curated monthly lists based on themes like "Espionage Classics," "Counter-Insurgency Conflicts," and "Nuclear Brinkmanship." - Group Reads & Discussions: Scheduled group reads of key Cold War works followed by lively discussions. - Spotlight Author of the Month: A monthly highlight on influential authors of Cold War literature, such as John le Carré, Tom Clancy, and Frederick Forsyth. - Sub-Groups & Topics: -- Espionage Files: Discuss spy novels, real-life espionage tales, and covert operations. -- Military Conflict & History: Analyze the military strategies, battles, and the influence of the Cold War on various global conflicts. -- Propaganda & Media: Explore the impact of Cold War propaganda, from film and literature to news media. -- Nuclear Standoff: Discuss books and historical analyses centered around nuclear deterrence and arms races. -- Cold War Movies & Documentaries: Share and discuss notable films, documentaries, and TV shows.

[close] Camelot- The land of magic and mystery or so it seems to anyone who read the legends but what of the story behind the legend- was Camelot real? Is it as mystical as the stories say? Well the real Camelot was so much more than men rescuing damsels and fighting evil first they had to claim the throne for themselves. Upon Uther's death, Arthur succeeding to the throne after proving himself the rightful King of Camelot by pulling the sword from the stone. It has been 3 weeks since the young king ascended the throne and the court is doing what they can to control the young King. These factions all have different ambitions and wants but one thing they have in common is they want influence. They want Arthur to be a puppet for them to control- so who does Arthur trust in this climate? His Knights. He set up the Round table as a place where his men had equal power and their advice was counted rather than ignored. He is trying to move away from the Faction system but the factions don't like it and have aliened themselves with some of Camelot's greatest enemies. There is also treachery to be found in Arthur's own family. And what many people will ask of the magic users- well the ban on magic has been lifted but many don't know and many more are killed out of fear and hatred.

[close] Dedicated to World War II espionage novels: Ken Follett, Jack Higgins, W.E.B. Griffin, Alan Furst, etc. Find a book or series here; browse authors, participate in games/trivia. Visit the genre pages, or lists. Explore the cloak-and-dagger skullduggery which gave us victory in WWII! Authors, check-in & review the ground rules group fonts by Cool Text