Favorite Medieval Fiction

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Shadows and Strongholds
1.  Shadows and Strongholds by Elizabeth Chadwick
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  "A great coming of age tale.  As with all of this author's books she effortlessly pulls you into another century.  A prequel to The Lords of The White Castle"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Greatest Knight: The Story of William Marshal
2.  The Greatest Knight: The Story of William Marshal by Elizabeth Chadwick
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  "Do not miss this story of William Marshal, the only man to unhorse Richard the Lion Hearted."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

The Scarlet Lion
3.  The Scarlet Lion by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "Outstanding sequel to The Greatest Knight"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

A Place Beyond Courage
4.  A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick
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  "This is a prequel of sorts to The Greatest Knight, and is the story of John FitzGilbert, the father of William Marshal. The story takes place amidst the backdrop of England's civil war."
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The Winter Mantle
5.  The Winter Mantle by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "Another winner from Chadwick.  This covers the period after William conquered England, and a prequel of sorts to The Falcons of Montabard"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Katherine
6.  Katherine by Anya Seton
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  "Probably the greatest love story of all time"
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The Adventures of Alianore Audley
7.  The Adventures of Alianore Audley by Brian Wainwright
The list author says:
  "OK, this isn't serious historical fiction, but it is an absolutely hysterical send up of the genre.  Mel Brooks couldn't have done better"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Falcons of Montabard
8.  The Falcons of Montabard by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "Awesome tale, takes you to Outremer (Israel) during the crusades.  A page turning, nail biting finish"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Daughters Of The Grail
9.  Daughters Of The Grail by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "This was an exciting tale of Cathars, Knights Templar, evil priests, Bridget and her daughter Magda - descended from Mary Magdelene"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Lords of the White Castle
10.  Lords of the White Castle by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "Awesome, based upon a real lord who rebelled against the always evil King John.  Makes you wonder if that's where the Robin Hood Legend began"
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Here Be Dragons
11.  Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
The list author says:
  "The first in SKP's Welsh trilogy and not to be missed"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Falls the Shadow
12.  Falls the Shadow by Sharon Penman
The list author says:
  "The second in the trilogy"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Reckoning
13.  The Reckoning by Sharon Kay Penman
The list author says:
  "The last in the trilogy and some of the stuff that Edward I did I couldn't believe was true until I searched on the internet.  Highly recommended"
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When Christ and His Saints Slept: Ballentine Books Edition
14.  When Christ and His Saints Slept: Ballentine Books Edition by Sharon Kay Penman
The list author says:
  "The story of England's civil war between King Stephen (who usurped the crown) and his cousin Maude, the rightful heir. Finishing with Henry II and Eleanore of Aquitain"
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Time and Chance (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
15.  Time and Chance (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Sharon Kay Penman
The list author says:
  "The second in the planned trilogy.  A bit slower than When Christ and His Saints Slept, but still a good read. Last I heard the final installment, The Devil's Brood is due out in 2008.  Can't wait for"
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The Bruce Trilogy: "Steps to the Empty Throne", "Price of the King's Peace" and "Path of the Hero King" (Coronet Books)
16.  The Bruce Trilogy: "Steps to the Empty Throne", "Price of the King's Peace" and "Path of the Hero King" (Coronet Books) by Nigel Tranter
The list author says:
  "My first Tranter book and will not be my last.  The story of Robert the Bruce of Scotland and his battles for independence with Edward I and II of England"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Within the Fetterlock
17.  Within the Fetterlock by Brian Wainwright
The list author says:
  "A complicated tale of intrigue, treachery and passion"
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The Conquest
18.  The Conquest by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "Unputdownable! The Conquest is really two books in one, telling the story of two generations as it opens shortly before the Norman invasion of 1066."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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