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Expanding Access: The Rhino Keeper Audiobook Goes Wide + A Special Ebook Promotion
Exciting news for historical fiction fans: The Rhino Keeper audiobook by Jillian Forsberg is now available beyond Amazon on Hoopla, Libro.fm, Chirp, and soon Libby/OverDrive! Plus, grab her latest novel, The Porcelain Menagerie, as an ebook for just $2.99 through the end of the year.
Beyond the Human Gaze: What Animals Reveal in Historical Fiction
Animals in historical fiction serve as more than background—they provide fresh perspectives on human history. From War Horse’s tribute to animal sacrifice, Black Beauty’s plea for compassion, and Water for Elephants’ exploration of love amid hardship, to Animal Farm’s political allegory, these works show how animal voices reveal suffering, resilience, and truths often hidden from human eyes.
Press Release - Forsberg Named Community Engagement and Development Lead
History Through Fiction is excited to announce Jillian Forsberg as the new Community Engagement and Development Lead. A historian, author, and passionate advocate for historical storytelling, Jillian will play a key role in growing the Manuscript Matchup Beta Reader Program and fostering a collaborative environment for authors and readers.
Press Release - Forsberg Set to Publish Companion Novel with History Through Fiction
Jillian Forsberg returns with The Porcelain Menagerie, a gripping tale set in 18th-century Dresden. Following her debut, The Rhino Keeper, this novel explores King Augustus the Strong's dangerous obsessions. The story weaves together the lives of artist Johann Kändler and Turkish handmaiden Fatima, revealing the fragility of ambition and survival. Look for its release by History Through Fiction on October 21, 2025.