Historical Fantasy Gems

A Listmania! list by Electrogirl (Sheffield)
 
Temeraire (Temeraire series book 1)
1.  Temeraire (Temeraire series book 1) by Naomi Novik
The list author says:
  "Napoleonic war... with dragons! Navy Captain Laurence has his life changed forever when his ship captures a dragon egg about to hatch."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

See buying options
Arms of Nemesis (Gordianus the Finder) (Roma Sub Rosa)
2.  Arms of Nemesis (Gordianus the Finder) (Roma Sub Rosa) by Steven Saylor
The list author says:
  "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'"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
3.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "Celtic magic comes to life in this romantic historical fantasy trilogy - beautifully written."
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

In Camelot's Shadow (Reader's Choice)
4.  In Camelot's Shadow (Reader's Choice) by Sarah Zettel
The list author says:
  "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)"
Used & New from: £0.15
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

See buying options
Swordspoint: A Melodrama of Manners
5.  Swordspoint: A Melodrama of Manners by Ellen Kushner
The list author says:
  "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."
£5.05   Used & New from: £0.29
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Tower Of The King's Daughter (Outremer)
6.  Tower Of The King's Daughter (Outremer) by Chaz Brenchley
The list author says:
  "n the words of reviewer Ray J Holt: - See what can happen when Fantasy steps beyond the bounds of Tolkien - Read it!"
£7.47   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Nameless Day: Book One of the Crucible Trilogy
7.  The Nameless Day: Book One of the Crucible Trilogy by Sara Douglass
The list author says:
  "Medieval England in troubled times with a supernatural fantasy twist."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

See buying options
Ash: A Secret History
8.  Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
The list author says:
  "I was blown away when I read this- medieval history, fantasy and science fiction skillfully woven together - highly intelligent and complex."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

See buying options
Spqr I: The Kings Gambit
9.  Spqr I: The Kings Gambit by John Maddox Roberts
The list author says:
  "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."
£13.46   Used & New from: £1.28
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Wolfskin
10.  Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "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."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Last Light of the Sun
11.  The Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "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.'"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

See buying options
The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence
12.  The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant
The list author says:
  "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."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

The Last Kingdom
13.  The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "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."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

See buying options

More Actions

Discover more about this author
 See all of their Listmania! lists
Make your own list
 Create a Listmania! list
View your page on Amazon.co.uk
 Go to Your Profile page

Customer Discussions about products in this list  
   

About this Listmania!

 

Author

Electrogirl (Sheffield)
Qualifications: Fantasy Junkie & Medieval History Graduate
Last updated: 17/12/2006
Report abuse
    

More Listmania!

 

Classic female sci-fi/fantasy Classic female sci-fi/fantasy

Classic female sci-fi/fantasy: A list of 25 items by aunti diluvian

witchy novels witchy novels

witchy novels: A list of 18 items by pixelwitch

My favourite historical novels in no particular order My favourite historical novels in no particular order

My favourite historical novels in no particular order: A list of 25 items by Here Be Dragons

Fantasy series, no order, showing 1st book in series Fantasy series, no order, showing 1st book in series

Fantasy series, no order, showing 1st book in series: A list of 10 items by Emma Claire Burnley

Keep Yourself Alive Keep Yourself Alive

Keep Yourself Alive: A list of 6 items by Mrs. N. L. Gill