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Historical Fantasy Gems
Temeraire (Temeraire series book 1)Temeraire (Temeraire series book 1) by Naomi Novik
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Napoleonic war... with dragons! Navy Captain Laurence has his life changed forever when his ship captures a dragon egg about to hatch.
Arms of Nemesis (Gordianus the Finder) (Gordianus the Finder 2)Arms of Nemesis (Gordianus the Finder) (Gordianus the Finder 2) by Steven Saylor
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Ancient Rome comes alive as Gordianus the Finder attempts to solve a puzzling murder case linked with Spartacus. The second in the series, the first is 'Roman Blood'
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters Trilogy)Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters Trilogy) by Juliet Marillier
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Celtic magic comes to life in this romantic historical fantasy trilogy - beautifully written.
In Camelot's Shadow (Reader's Choice)In Camelot's Shadow (Reader's Choice) by Sarah Zettel
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A bit of Authurian romance never goes amiss - based on the famous Gawain and the Green Knight tale the story gives a good measure of chivalry and damsels in distress. (Also try the Isavalta Trilogy)
Swordspoint: A Melodrama of MannersSwordspoint: A Melodrama of Manners by Ellen Kushner
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This fairy tale inspired by Regency England features the drama of duelling and the life of a professional swordsman with the intimacies of a complex relationship between the two main characters.
The Tower of the King's Daughter (Outremer)The Tower of the King's Daughter (Outremer) by Chaz Brenchley
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n the words of reviewer Ray J Holt: - See what can happen when Fantasy steps beyond the bounds of Tolkien - Read it!
The Nameless Day: Book One of the Crucible TrilogyThe Nameless Day: Book One of the Crucible Trilogy by Sara Douglass
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Medieval England in troubled times with a supernatural fantasy twist.
Ash: A Secret HistoryAsh: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
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I was blown away when I read this- medieval history, fantasy and science fiction skillfully woven together - highly intelligent and complex.
The King's Gambit (SPQR)The King's Gambit (SPQR) by John Maddox Roberts
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First novel of the SPQR Series set in Republican Rome. Junior civil servant Decius Metellus investigates some puzzling murders with links to the highest levels of Roman politics.
WolfskinWolfskin by Juliet Marillier
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Moving on from the romance of Sevenwaters, the Viking fantasy 'Wolfskin' follows the relationship of Eyvind and his friend Somerled - it's emotional, brutal, with subtle magical touches.
The Last Light of the SunThe Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay
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In the words of reviewer N. Clarke, 'Blending history, myth and fantasy into a seamless, poetic whole, The Last Light of the Sun is an accomplished and truly evocative novel.'
The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in FlorenceThe Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant
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Set in Renaissance Florence, Dunant captures the colourful and violent events of the time and the life of a young girl whose choices can never be her own.
The Last KingdomThe Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
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Ok so we all love Sharpe but Cornwell can be a bit formulaic. Our hero Uhtred is torn between his English roots and the colourful life of the Danish warriors. Well researched and a fine read.