I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: Tanya Parman
Published by: Vantage Press
Submitted By: arthur gee
A friend of mine at school introduced me to this book and told me that all of her friends are reading it. And she showed me the inscription on the inner cover of the book where the author apparently donated…
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Written by: Robert Low
Published by: Harper, 2007
Submitted By: Anne McFadgen
Compelling 10th century Norse historical thriller. 15 year old Orm takes to the high seas with the Oathsworn, a ruthless band of Viking raiders and mercenaries, as they follow the words of a mad seeress in search of the lost…
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Written by: Naomi Novik
Published by: Del Rey
Submitted By: Becky Mace
What if dragons were used during the Napoleonic Wars? Naomi Novik submits an answer to that question. This book is the first of a series wherein dragons are used in war. Excellent; couldn’t put it down.
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Written by: Simon Scarrow
Published by: Headline Book Publishing
Submitted By: jon gordon
I am half way through this latest offering from Simon Scarrow and his roman duo Macro and Cato.They are still in Syria and up against the Parthians,I won’t give too much away,but they’re in deep trouble trapped in Palmyra. So…
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Written by: Sam Barone
Published by: Century
Submitted By: Chris Okusako
Sam Barone takes the best from my three favorite authors: Zane Grey, Bernard Cornwell, and Wilbur Smith. Like Zane Grey the main characters are presented as people that you can really like and respect. They are thoughtful, introspective, grow in…
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Written by: Florian Stone Wells
Published by: SAPIENTUS www.sapientus.com
Submitted By: Bob Smith
A compelling historical fiction tale to view today’s philosophical and religious predicaments “Islam means total submission to Allah and Prophet Muhammad’s teachings. Christianity believes Jesus the Messiah is the only savior and path to God. Both, resolved in their righteousness,…
Read More...Written by: E. M. Nathanson & Aaron Bank
Published by: Leisure Books
Submitted By: Ray Hajny
What if Hitler didn’t die in the bunker, but was captured by the OSS leading German POW’s? From the author of the Dirty Dozen and the author of the Green Berets. They bring you this exciting story of what ifs….
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Written by: Patrick O'Brian
Published by: W. W. Norton and Co.
Submitted By: John
I love the English navy in the 1800s and this book and the sequels are the best sea stories I have ever read. If you enjoyed Sharpe’s Trafalgar you may like this.
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Written by: Juliet Marillier
Published by: Tor
Submitted By: Debbie
Probably not the place to say all that I am about to say, alas, cannot find where to post a comment. ‘Wolfskin’ is another one of those wonderful Norse sagas. It is followed by ‘Foxmask’ and very satisfyingly not boring…
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Written by: Jonathan Lethem
Published by: Faber and Faber
Submitted By: Matt
This is crime fiction, not historical fiction. Well worth the read. Lethem more often writes fantasy/sci-fi titles so this was a departure for him. The main character, Lionel Esrog, is a haphazard “detective”(among many other things) who happens to suffer…
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