New Medieval Books: The Stone Witch of Florence
Set in Florence at the height of the Black Death, this novel tells the story of a woman who returns from banishment to help save the city and uncover a conspiracy. It’s a blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with a bit of magic.
New Medieval Books: Olav Audunssøn
Sigrid Undset’s novel, also known in English as The Master of Hestviken, was written between 1925 and 1927 and played a significant role in earning her the Nobel Prize for Literature. The work is divided into four volumes: Vows, Providence, Crossroads, and Winter.
Cover Reveal: The Traitor of Sherwood Forest
Medieval scholar Amy S. Kaufman has written her first novel. Check out the cover to The Traitor of Sherwood Forest.
New Medieval Books: The Mirror of Simple Souls
This novel, originally in French as La nuit de béguines, tells the story of a community of religious women in 14th century Paris. It is based on the Beguines, the lay religious order that courted controversy in the later Middle Ages.
Ink of Ages Historical Short Fiction Prize
The Ink of Ages Fiction Prize is an international short story contest organized by World History Encyclopedia and sponsored by Oxford University Press. If you write historical or mythology-inspired short fiction, you can enter your story.
Byzantium in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with Przemysław Marciniak
A conversation with Przemysław Marciniak about books of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and alternative history that are either set in Byzantium or have a Byzantine ambiance. We talk about the features that signal a Byzantine setting and what the latter is good. Basically, we chat about books that we liked (or did not like).
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