Time Travel: Historical Fiction Set in Europe
May 28th, 2007, 05:39 AM
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Another vote for both of Dorothy Dunnett's series -- The Lymond Chronicles and the House of Niccolo. As close to time travel as you can get. Also, there's always the Angelique Series set during the reign of Louis XIV. For more contemporary history with an element of magic -- Jonathan Strange and Mr.Norrell.
Jun 6th, 2007, 02:46 PM
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The Matthew Shardlake books, by C. J. Sansom, are set in the time of Henry Tudor. The historic details and research are excellent, and the character should become a classic. The first book in the series (3 so far), "Dissolution," was named as a favorite by P. D. James--a very strong recommendation indeed.
Jun 11th, 2007, 05:55 PM
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Don't know if anyone has mentioned them or not, and I'm not rereading 1100+ posts right now 
A set I'm reading now is set in Pictish Scotland around 500AD, where the king is fighting the Gaels that are encroaching on his kingdom. Nicely written by Juliet Marillier. She also writes several novels set in legendary Ireland that are great.
Another Arthurian set of tales is by Jack Whyte. There are 6, and told from the Roman point of view with no mysticism or magic. i.e., the sword 'from the stone' was forged from meteoric iron - stones that fell from the sky. The boy Arthur isn't even born until the 4th book, I believe
A set I'm reading now is set in Pictish Scotland around 500AD, where the king is fighting the Gaels that are encroaching on his kingdom. Nicely written by Juliet Marillier. She also writes several novels set in legendary Ireland that are great.
Another Arthurian set of tales is by Jack Whyte. There are 6, and told from the Roman point of view with no mysticism or magic. i.e., the sword 'from the stone' was forged from meteoric iron - stones that fell from the sky. The boy Arthur isn't even born until the 4th book, I believe
Jun 11th, 2007, 06:44 PM
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Good God, so many more books to add to my list (and friends wonder why all I read is historical fiction).
So...the fam is headed to Italy (specifically Venice and S. Tuscany) in spring 2008, and I already have the suggestion for "Loredana: A venetian tale". Anything else, without searching through this monumental thread?
So...the fam is headed to Italy (specifically Venice and S. Tuscany) in spring 2008, and I already have the suggestion for "Loredana: A venetian tale". Anything else, without searching through this monumental thread?
Jun 11th, 2007, 09:33 PM
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I don't know if these have already been mentioned, but you could look at "The Savage Garden" and "The Venetian Mask" by Rosalind Laker. The former takes place in Tuscany (although not centuries ago) and the latter takes place in Venice.
Jun 17th, 2007, 04:35 PM
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Ireland by Frank Delaney is a GREAT book telling the history of Ireland through a story teller's eyes. There is a parallel plot to go along with the story teller. I read it, but it would be a great book to listen to!!
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