The best Novel Books suggested and reviewed by Escalating Knowledge.

Santa Evita by author Tomás Eloy Martínez

The aura of Eva "Evita" Perón, Argentina's legendary First Lady, has captivated the world's imagination for over half a century. Yet much about her dramatic life story remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. In Santa Evita, acclaimed Argentine writer Tomás Eloy Martínez attempts to peel back the layers of myth surrounding this compelling historical figure. Written in Martínez’s richly descriptive prose, the book opens in 1955 upon the startling discovery of Evita's perfectly preserved corpse in a crypt in Italy - stolen and hidden there for over two years after her death.

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The Lovely Bones by author Alice Sebold

Step into a world bathed in both celestial light and chilling shadows. Imagine a voice, young and vibrant, yet woven with an ethereal wisdom beyond its years. This is the world of Susie Salmon, the unforgettable narrator of Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones, a novel that will linger in your mind long after the final page is turned.

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The Prophet by author Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran's poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, first published in 1923, remains one of the most beloved books of all time. Over 100 years later, its timeless words of wisdom, insight, and inspiration continue to captivate readers around the world. As both a writer and artist, Gibran had a unique ability to express profound truths through simple, yet beautiful language and imagery that speaks directly to the soul.

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