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River of Stars
Editors' choice
In his acknowledgements, Kay explains that his novel is “shaped by themes, characters, and events associated with China’s Northern Song…
Under Heaven
Editors' choice
Under Heaven is a “variation upon themes of the Tang,” a sweeping look at China during the 8th century, seen…
Heart’s Blood
Editors' choice
When a narrative is potent enough to absorb my thoughts long after I turn the final page, I know I’ve…
The United States of Atlantis
Atlantis has been settled by the English and the French for over 300 years. Now, at the end of the…
Heir to Sevenwaters
Marillier returns to the world of her bestselling Sevenwaters trilogy in this historical fantasy. The house at Sevenwaters exists during…
Ysabel
Guy Gavriel Kay has mesmerized readers with his realistic, historically-steeped novels set in alternate versions of actual eras and places.…
King’s Blood
In this sequel to Rite of Conquest, the talented Judith Tarr follows the saga of the brood of William the…
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