Great Historical Womens Fiction
Explore captivating historical women's fiction with our curated list of great books. Discover powerful female protagonists and rich historical settings in these must-read novels.
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The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's throne. “A monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends . . . reading it is a deeply …
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Lady of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Journey to a time before King Arthur in this prequel to The Mists of Avalon—a spellbinding story of three remarkable women who alter the fortunes …
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The Forest House
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The New York Times bestselling science fiction and fantasy author of the Avalon series introduces the prequel to the beloved and enduring classic The Mists …
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Kleopatra
by Karen Essex
High drama and ancient history combine in this spellbinding novel of the early life of Egypt's infamous queen, at once a beautiful seductress, brilliant politician, …
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Elizabeth
by David Starkey
An abused child, yet confident of her destiny to reign, a woman in a man's world, Elizabeth I was to be famed as England's most …
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Girl in Hyacinth Blue
by Susan Vreeland
The New York Times bestselling luminous tale about art and human experience that is as breathtaking as any Vermeer painting “A little gem of a …
