'New' Books read in 2011 (historical fiction/non-fiction)

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Fall of Giants (Century Trilogy 1)
1.  Fall of Giants (Century Trilogy 1) by Ken Follett
The list author says:
  "An 'epic' novel (at over 1,000 pages!) which ranges across World War I Europe. The first of a trilogy. Excellent characterisation, and provides a good overview of key events of the early 20th century."
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The King's Daughter
2.  The King's Daughter by Christie Dickason
The list author says:
  "A speculative first-person novel of King James I's daughter, Elizabeth of Bohemia (her early life and betrothal). Not a bad read, certainly reads like a sequel may be in the works!"
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Heartstone
3.  Heartstone by C. J. Sansom
The list author says:
  "The fifth Matthew Shardlake Tudor mystery. Packed full of very authentic historical detail, but marred by a some rather unbelievable plotlines!"
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Heresy
4.  Heresy by S. J. Parris
The list author says:
  "A rather slow-moving mystery novel set in Elizabethan Oxford."
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The People's Queen
5.  The People's Queen by Vanora Bennett
The list author says:
  "Another slow-moving book, Publicised as the story of Alice Perrers, the mistress of King Edward III, and Geoffrey Chaucer. Storyline actually has a strong focus on trade in Medieval England"
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Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen
6.  Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen by Tracy Borman
The list author says:
  "Non-fiction - the women in Queen Elizabeth I's life, and the mechanations of her court"
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The Scarlet Contessa: A Novel of the Italian Renaissance
7.  The Scarlet Contessa: A Novel of the Italian Renaissance by Jeanne Kalogridis
The list author says:
  "A novel of Caterina Sforza - feels rather rushed in its research and execution, The sort of book that you finish and forget about!"
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The Passion of Artemisia
8.  The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland
The list author says:
  "The trials and tribulations of Artemisia Gentileschi, a 16th century Italian female painter. Well-written, but rather fragmentary in telling the story of Artemisia's life."
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Homestead
9.  Homestead by Rosina Lippi
The list author says:
  "A collection of short stories about the lives of women in a small Alpine village - written in a 'slice of life' style which raises many more questions than it answers."
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Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens
10.  Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens by Lisa Hilton
The list author says:
  "Non-fiction - the story of Medieval Queens from Matilda of Flanders to Elizabeth of York. Rather disappointing with regard to structure and content."
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Elizabeth I
11.  Elizabeth I by Margaret George
The list author says:
  "Title is a bit misleading - this first-person novel doesn't tell Elizabeth's life story, but focuses on the final years of her reign, the Armada threat, and her relationship with Essex."
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Lady of the Butterflies
12.  Lady of the Butterflies by Fiona Mountain
The list author says:
  "A novel of Eleanor Glanville, a Stuart-era entomologist with a passion for butterflies. A good premise, but somewhat historically inaccurate, and sadly teeters into Mills and Boon territory in parts."
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Revolution
13.  Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
The list author says:
  "This is actually a book for 'young adults/teens' but sold in the adult section ... 'light' but very readible, and gives a good summary of the French Revolution for those new to that historical era."
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The Last Templar (A Medieval West Country Mystery)
14.  The Last Templar (A Medieval West Country Mystery) by Michael Jecks
The list author says:
  "The first in a series of Medieval mysteries - plot doesn't set the world on fire, but appears very well researched with regard to middle and lower class life in Medieval England."
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Elizabeth & Leicester
15.  Elizabeth & Leicester by Sarah Gristwood
The list author says:
  "Non-fiction account of the life of Elizabeth I and her enduring favourite, Robert Dudley, No startling revelations for those familar with the period, but interesting and informative nevertheless."
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Katherine
16.  Katherine by Anya Seton
The list author says:
  "This is a 'classic' historical romance written in the 1950s - enduringly popular, somewhat 'dated' but a good overview of Katherine Sywnford's (little documented) life"
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The Abbot's Gibbet (A Medieval West Country Mystery)
17.  The Abbot's Gibbet (A Medieval West Country Mystery) by Michael Jecks
The list author says:
  "Another novel from the 'Knights Templar' mystery series - well researched with regard medieval life"
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The Girl in the Mirror
18.  The Girl in the Mirror by Sarah Gristwood
The list author says:
  "The Essex Rebellion of 1601, told through the eyes of a young 'clerk' working for Robert Cecil. Enjoyable, but the integration of the main character into historical events is a little unconvincing."
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