New Medieval Books: I, Christine
Fans of Christine de Pizan will certainly enjoy having some historical fiction about her fascinating life
Two ebooks of medieval historical fiction
We have for you two new additions to our Patreon Shop – ebooks of historical fiction set in the Middle Ages.
New Medieval Books: Battle Song
This novel is set during the Second Barons’ War (1264–1267), so it will appeal to those interested in English history and the reign of King Henry III in particular.
New Medieval Books: Wolves of Winter
The second book in the Essex Dogs trilogy, the story of Loveday FitzTalbot and his fellow soldiers continues with them at the Siege of Calais (1346-7). It’s a tale of war told through the ordinary soldiers who had to fight it.
New Medieval Books: Adèle and Gilbert: A Ballad
Adèle and Gilbert is a work of historical fiction written as a long narrative poem, and set in fourteenth-century France and Lombardy.
Haunted Space: Four Gothic Authors for All Hallows’ Eve
A look at four Gothic writers inspired by the medieval past.
Hilary Mantel, award-winning novelist, passes away
Hilary Mantel, the author of the 2009 novel Wolf Hall and other works of historical fiction, has passed away at the age of 70. She is being widely praised as one of the best British novelists of her time.
New Medieval Books: Fiction set in the Middle Ages from 2022
Here are six new works of fiction that medievalists might want to have as a late summer read.
New Medieval Books: New Fiction
Here are five recent historical fiction books that feature the Middle Ages.
New Medieval Books: The Raven and the Dove: A novel of Viking Normandy
Read an excerpt from the new novel by K.M. Butler
Medieval Noir Mystery series to come to an end with its 15th novel
Jeri Westerson is known for her critically acclaimed Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mystery novels, and the final book in that series — The Deadliest Sin — will be released this December.
Celebrating and Remembering Sharon Kay Penman
August 13th marks the birthday anniversary of one of the greatest authors of historical fiction of all time.
New Medieval Books: The Kings of the Sea, by C.J. Adrien
Read an excerpt from C.J. Adrien’s latest novel.
In Search of the Once and Future King: A Constructed Authenticity
Trying to give the Arthurian legends greater credence and authenticity by locating them in a more accurate historical context.
The Sufi Mysteries novels, by Laury Silvers
Two mystery novels set in 10th century Baghdad, by Laury Silvers
Theophano: A Byzantine Tale, with Spyros Theocharis and Chrysa Sakel
A conversation with Spyros Theocharis and Chrysa Sakel, artists and creators of a graphic novel about a tenth-century Byzantine empress, Theophano: A Byzantine Tale.
Medieval Reads: Medievalists and their fiction – the case of Kari Sperring
What role does the Middle Ages play in this novel? Or is the role less the Middle Ages itself and more the application of Sperring’s intellectual skills and understanding to the story?
New Medieval Books: Theophano: A Byzantine Tale
A graphic novel by Spyros Theocharis and Chrysa Sakel
Western Fantasies about Byzantium, with Elena Boeck
A conversation about western fantasies, orientalism, and the making of Byzantium, with Elena Boeck
New Medieval Books: As it Pleases the King
Read an excerpt from As it Pleases the King, a new novel by Sara Harris
Medieval Reads: Maurice Druon and George RR Martin – two sides of a coin?
Druon and Martin are both two sides of a coin, and one side of each of two very different coins. Both of these things. Their Middle Ages helps show us why.
Medieval Reads: Perfectly Preventable Deaths, by Deirdre Sullivan
Deirdre Sullivan gives an excellent example of bringing the Middle Ages into a Young Adult fantasy in the 2019 novel Perfectly Preventable Deaths.
New Medieval Books: Pestilence, by Pamela Taylor
Read an excerpt from Pamela Taylor’s new novel Pestilence.
Medieval Reads: The point at which wallpaper history meets the Middle Ages
Wallpaper history is when the historical elements are chiefly painted onto a backdrop.
Medieval Reads: Doomsday Book, by Connie Willis
The 1992 science fiction gold standard for medieval history is, then, actually the gold standard for understanding how the North American centred science fiction world understood medieval history in that decade.