Roberta Gellis
Fires of Winter
Fires of Winter is a journey through 12th-century England as seen from the perspective of Bruno, the son of the…
A Tapestry of Dreams
Set during in the 12th century, A Tapestry of Dreams takes place in the northern marches where English landowners, caught…
Roselynde
In 12th century England, King Richard I has ascended the throne of England. Lady Alinor Devaux is the heiress and…
Desiree
This novel is part of the Roselynde Chronicles. When both of Desiree of Exceat’s parents die, she is alone and…
Chains of Folly
Chains of Folly is the 4th Magdalene la Batarde mystery. Set in 1139 CE, the story plays out against the…
A Mortal Bane
Gellis, acclaimed author of The Roselynde Chronicles, shifts gears dramatically in this, her first medieval mystery. We are introduced to…
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