Books like Caravans by James A. Michener
Set in the immediate aftermath of World II, "Caravans" follows a U.S. military officer who is assigned to locate a young American woman who has vanished while living in Afghanistan. The novel intertwines historical events of the era with an adventure of romance, danger, and intrigue as the officer seeks her safe return to her distraught family.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: James A. Michener
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