15th Century
Little Velasquez
Velasquillo, “Little Velasquez,” is a dwarf in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of 15th-century Spain. Barely escaping…
Journey of the North Star
This novel tells the story of Yong Le Emperor Zhu Di, who began his reign in 1403 and ruled China…
The Thief’s Tale
The Thief’s Tale is a story of two young brothers, one serving as enslaved Janissary under Ottoman rule, the other…
The Inquisitor’s Wife
In 1481, Queen Isabella, Dominican friar Torquemada, and the Spanish Inquisition arrive in Seville. Many Jewish families, as well as…
Blood and Beauty
On the heels of an increased interest in the Borgia family, Dunant follows with her newest novel, an exploration of…
Appetite
Think of synaesthesia: a young boy realises that, for him, tastes or scents trigger other senses and associations. Then set…
The Serpent and the Pearl
Admittedly, when I heard that Kate Quinn’s latest novel was set not in the classical world but rather in Renaissance…
Roan Rose
In this novel set in late 15th-century England, Rose Whitby, the young daughter of a peasant midwife, becomes the servant…
Order of Darkness: Stormbringers
Luca Vero and his traveling companions continue their search for signs of the End of Days in this fast-paced sequel…
The White Princess
In The White Princess, Gregory attempts to tell the story of Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth…
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