Alt-Auel Reading: Medieval

Medieval History
Recommended Reading to help you through
the wait for Jean's next book!

Books

She Who Remembers by Linda Lay Shuler ^pop
This story, set in the late 1400's, is about the begining of the end of the Anasazi Peoples. Kwani, a beautiful woman, whose blue eyes mark her as a witch and set her apart from the Indian tribe that raised her, follows her destiny, finds love with Kokopelli, the Toltec magician, who rescues her from death and takes her to the Place of the Eagle Clan. There she becomes She Who Remembers, which provides her with the inner power to change her life forever.
melodyz gave this a 10 on 12-Feb-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.69 / Votes: 33 / Rate It

The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt
In decadent Rome, in the Dark Ages, lives beautiful Regeane. Distantly related to Charlemagne through her dead mother and through her murdered father, runs the blood of preternatural agility and strength, for Regeane is a shapeshifter: woman and wolf. Good fast paced story with rich historical detail.
Melody gave this a 8 on 19-Apr-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.00 / Votes: 4 / Rate It

The Apothecary Rose by Candice Robb
Those fascinated with herbal remedies, medieval times with rich historical details, a pinch of romance and mystery will enjoy this book. This is the first book featuring the exploits of Welshman Owen Archer, ex-captain of archers for the Duke of Lancaster (since he lost one eye) and spy-sleuth for the Archbishop of York. Lucie Wilton, the apothecary's wife and apprentice is a strong female character and makes a good partner for Owen. Great book!
melodyz gave this a 10 on 12-Feb-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.00 / Votes: 5 / Rate It

The Love Knot by Elizabeth Chadwick
A young woman learns to be a midwife and healer in England during the 1100's. Touching romance, herbal lore and medical techniques of the times.
Melody gave this a 10 on 2-Jan-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.50 / Votes: 2 / Rate It

The Quality of Mercy by Faye Kellerman
Rebecca Lopez, the beautiful daughter of Queen Elizabeth's own physician, keeps many secrets. Not only are she and her family conversos, or secret Jews who must practice their religion in secret, they're involved in a dangerous mission to smuggle Jews out of Spain during the inquisition. Rebecca craves adventure and walks about London where she meets Will Shakespeare, embarking on an adventure of passion and danger that shakes the very foundations of the Court.
melodyz gave this a 10 on 9-Feb-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rate It

The Journeyer by Gary Jennings
The untold tales of Marco Polo.
Hugh Fathers gave this a 8 on 25-Feb-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.33 / Votes: 6 / Rate It

Aztec by Gary Jennings
"Only a novel can reclothe the dead bones of anthropology and archeology with flesh that is capable of smiles and frowns, sneers and winks, hurts and pleasure, all the semblance of reality" - Gary Jennings -
Hugh Fathers gave this a 9 on 25-Feb-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.80 / Votes: 5 / Rate It

In Pursuit of the Green Lion by Judith Merkel Riley
The sequel to "A Vision of Light". The story of Margaret and Gregory and their trials and tribulations.
Melody gave this a 10 on 2-Jan-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.67 / Votes: 3 / Rate It

A Vision of Light by Judith Merkel Riley
A beautiful woman comes close to death awakening to find she has the gift of healing. She learns the ways of midwifery and herbs, travels the world seeing the miracles of her day, and is tried for witchcraft. Eventually, things turn around for her only to have more heartache and strife come her way! Great book!
Melody gave this a 10 on 2-Jan-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 10.00 / Votes: 2 / Rate It

Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
If you loved Outlander, you'll love this book! English lady holds lands in Scotland after her husbands death. Scottish laird marries her for the land. Treasure, dire secrets, and of course a strong heroine and love.
Melody gave this a 10 on 8-Jan-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 7.00 / Votes: 1 / Rate It

Ransom by Julie Garwood
In the highlands, during the dark days of the despotic rule of King John, Scottish chieftain, Brodick Buchanan, finds himself playing protector to Gillian, an exquisite English beauty, who is desperate to find her long-lost sister and a treasure of incalculable worth. - One for which many already have died, including Gillian's own father.
melodyz gave this a 10 on 15-Feb-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.75 / Votes: 4 / Rate It

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet
Hard to describe. It goes through 70 years of history and follows the building of a Cathedral. I don't want to say much because that would give too much away. It is a MUST read. I have given this to at least ten people and they all have come back to me with awe and thank you's.
Melanie gave this a 10 on 22-Nov-2000. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.81 / Votes: 30 / Rate It

Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George
I love when an historical, fictional book has great details of how life was actually lived. The author gives a great epilogue of what was fact or fiction in the story and how she arrived at certain conclusions for the story. A very fresh perspective on Cleopatra and her motives. She is portrayed as a very strong and smart female ruler, a rarity given the times.
Suzette L. gave this a 9 on 12-Jun-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.25 / Votes: 4 / Rate It

Keeper of the Crystal Spring by Naomi and Deborah Baltuck
This book takes place after the Norman Conquest and is about a beautiful young woman who is training to be a healer in her village and her life, values and love.
Melody Zaida gave this a 7 on 26-Dec-2000. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.33 / Votes: 6 / Rate It

The Physician by Noah Gordon
A young man travels to Persia to pursue his dream of being a Doctor.
ceecee gave this a 10 on 1-Feb-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.74 / Votes: 12 / Rate It

The Book of Kells by R. A. MacAvoy
A great time-travel story that takes place in Ireland - from the present to the 11th century. If you're interested in Celtic or Viking lore, you'll really enjoy this one!
Alt-Auel Reading gave this a 10 on 3-Oct-2000. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.70 / Votes: 13 / Rate It

Death Comes As Epiphany by Sharan Newman
Medieval murder mystery in 1139 France. 18-year-old Catherine LeVendeur is a novice nun who joins forces with a sculptor's apprentice to uncover evil doings. Abbess Heloise and Pierre Abelard add to this rich story of historical facts and a budding romance. This is the first of a series about Catherine's adventures and I highly reommend it!
melodyz gave this a 10 on 9-Feb-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rate It

Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
Elenor of Aquitane, King Richard the Lionhearted, King John: the history, the betrayals, the loves. It's all there beautifully written and historically accurate. You sort of feel sorry for King John in the end! Wonderful thick book.
Melody gave this a 10 on 2-Jan-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.80 / Votes: 5 / Rate It

Katherine by Anya Seton
One of those books like COTCB etc, that I return to again and again. It covers the story of Katherine Swynford who became the mistress of John of Gaunt (3rd son of Edward III) who between them became the predecessors of the Tudors. A fabulous read.
Nicola gave this a 10 on 22-Jul-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 9.87 / Votes: 8 / Rate It

Runestone by Don Coldsmith
The story of Norse shipmaster Nils Thorsson around 1000ad. He travels to Vinland and ends up living with Native American tribes. Author's explanation of the Mandan Indian tribe and an ancient runesone in Oklahoma. You'll see some familiar tribes if you're an avid North American Indian reader.
Enaid gave this a 9 on 23-Feb-2001. / More information. Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 8.33 / Votes: 3 / Rate It

No Dark Place by Joan Wolf
During the turbulent times of Norman England,a young nobleman discovers that his true identity is the link to an incredible mystery. Great book!
melodyz gave this a 10 on 29-Oct-2001. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rate It

Deryni Rising by Katherine Kurtz
Like Pawn of Prophecy, this is the first published in a series. The Deryni stories are set in a place that resembles 8th-11th century Britain. Well-conceived and well-written, but don't always expect happy endings. She deals in reality, even in a fantasy world.
Nora Parrish gave this a 9 on 22-Feb-2002. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rate It

Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour
A wonderfully entertaining and educational story of a young man's travels through medieval Europe from Normandy to Constinople. You learn many things including the origins of merchants, assasins, cutlery, cities, and much more.
Rob Moses gave this a 9 on 30-Jan-2003. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 10.00 / Votes: 1 / Rate It

The Child Queen by Nancy McKenzie
The love triangle of King Arthur, Gweneviere, and Lancelot, told through Gweneviere's eyes with a woman's perspective.
Sarah gave this a 8 on 28-Jan-2004. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rating: 7.00 / Votes: 2 / Rate It

Dracula, Prince of Many Faces by Raymond McNally and Radu Florescu
Ever wondered if the story of Dracula was really based off a true person. It was, a Price of Eastern Europe during the 15th century named Vlad Tepes or Vlad the Imapler.
Varza gave this a 9 on 23-Jan-2003. / Amazon Amazon.co.uk / Rate It

Firethorn by Sarah Micklem
A story set in a fictional mideval world about a woman who is lowly on the social scale, but finds her way in the world using her healing knowledge and love. Couldn't put it down! First in a series.
Chrystal Leonard gave this a 10 on 4-Feb-2005. / / Rating: 10.00 / Votes: 1 / Rate It

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