Historical Fiction at its Finest

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The Queen's Fool
1.  The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
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  "The lethal rivalry between the Tudor sisters, as seen through the eyes of a clarivoyant fool"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

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The Secret Lion (The Spymaster Chronicles)
2.  The Secret Lion (The Spymaster Chronicles) by Christopher Gortner
The list author says:
  "A thrilling novel of suspense and adventure set in the final days of Edward VI's reign: the dark side of Tudor England comes to life!"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Lords of the Two Lands - Vol 1
3.  Lords of the Two Lands - Vol 1 by Pauline Gedge
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  "Mesmerizing triology about the struggle against the Hyksos in ancient Egypt"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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When We Were Gods
4.  When We Were Gods by Colin Falconer
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  "One of the best novels about Cleopatra, unsentimental and rich"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Game Of Kings: The Lymond Chronicles
5.  The Game Of Kings: The Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett
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  "The masterful and complex Lymond Chronicles set in 16th century Europe begins"
£16.14   Used & New from: £2.17
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

A Hollow Crown
6.  A Hollow Crown by Helen Hollick
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  "Wonderful rendering of the little-known Emma of Normandy"
£9.09   Used & New from: £6.22
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The Sunne in Splendour
7.  The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Penman
The list author says:
  "Riveting depiction of the War of the Roses and the legendary Richard III"
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

The Last Prince of Ireland
8.  The Last Prince of Ireland by Morgan Llywelyn
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  "Superb tale of Donal Cam O' Sullivan and the fall of Ireland's royalty"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Skystone (Camulod Chronicles)
9.  The Skystone (Camulod Chronicles) by Jack Whyte
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  "Unique Roman-based take on the Arthurian legend"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence
10.  The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant
The list author says:
  "Renaissance Florence, art and defiant love: a great read!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Boudica: Dreaming The Eagle (Boudica 1)
11.  Boudica: Dreaming The Eagle (Boudica 1) by Manda Scott
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  "Fantastical account of the Celtic warrior queen, Boudicca"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Constant Princess
12.  The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Catherine of Aragon fights for her throne. Fun but not very deep."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

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Time and Chance (Eleanor of Aquitaine Trilogy 2)
13.  Time and Chance (Eleanor of Aquitaine Trilogy 2) by Sharon Penman
The list author says:
  "Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry Plantagent's tumultous union, as depicted by a master historical novelist"
£7.79   Used & New from: £3.95
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

To the Tower Born: A Novel of the Lost Princes
14.  To the Tower Born: A Novel of the Lost Princes by Robin Maxwell
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  "The legendary plight of the lost princes revisted, mysterious and engaging"
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Borgia Bride
15.  The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis
The list author says:
  "Sancha of Aragon duels with the lethal, incestous Borgia clan"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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The Burning Times
16.  The Burning Times by Jeanne Kalogridis
The list author says:
  "Pagans strive for survival in Inquisition-ridden medieval France, rich and atmospheric"
£11.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Farewell, my Queen
17.  Farewell, my Queen by Chantal Thomas
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  "Doomed Marie Antoinette and lady-in-waiting's memories of Versailles"
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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