Novels Based on True Stories
You Won't Believe These Novels Are Inspired by True Stories
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If you've ever seen the movie Out of Africa, you know a little about the romance between Karen Blixen and adventurer Denys Finch-Hatton. Circling the Sun, by Paula McLain, focuses on the untold true story of the third member of their love triangle: Beryl Markham, a trailblazing aviator and infamous socialite. Raised in Africa on a horse farm, Beryl is an adventurous spirit and suffers through several misguided romances before falling for Denys — but even their love story isn't a happy one.