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Books like Trystan & Isolde: 9 series to read next

Trystan & Isolde is historical fantasy, set in british isles and medieval, emotional in register. The 9 series below are ranked by how much of that they share — each card says which parts.

Trystan & Isolde is 3 books, 2009–2011.

“Historical Arthurian novel with some fantasy elements, following Trystan and Isolde, who here is Modred's daughter.”
from the catalogue description of Twilight of Avalon

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Bridei Chronicles
Sevenwaters
Guenevere
Mordred Trilogy
Outlander (Diana Gabaldon)
Lion of Ireland
Highland Dragon Universe
Firelord
The Lost Queen (Signe Pike)

Bridei ChroniclesSeries

seriesJuliet Marillier3 books2004

Historical fantasy, set in medieval and british isles.

“The tasks that he sets Bridei appear to have one goal-to make him a vessel for some distant purpose.”
from the catalogue description of The Dark Mirror

Start with The Dark Mirror →

SevenwatersSeries

seriesJuliet Marillier7 books1999

Fantasy.

Start with Daughter of the Forest →

GuenevereSeries

seriesRosalind Miles3 books1999

Historical fantasy and mythic fantasy, emotional in tone, about forbidden love, set in medieval and british isles.

“Raised in the tranquil beauty of the Summer Country, Princess Guenevere has led a charmed and contented life, until the sudden, violent death of her mother, Queen Maire, leaves the Summer Country teetering on the brink of anarchy.”
from the catalogue description of The Queen of the Summer Country

Start with The Queen of the Summer Country →

Mordred TrilogySeries

seriesDouglas Clegg1 book2006

Dark in tone, about identity.

Start with Mordred, Bastard Son →

Outlander (Diana Gabaldon)Series

seriesDiana Gabaldon26 books1991

Set in age of sail & 18th century.

“Initially set around the time of the Second World War, it focuses on nurse Claire Beauchamp, who travels through time to 18th-century Scotland, where she finds adventure and romance with the dashing Jamie Fraser.”
from the catalogue description of Outlander
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Start with Outlander →

Lion of IrelandSeries

seriesMorgan Llywelyn2 books1980

Historical fiction.

“Pride of Lions continues into the generation after Brian's death, following the fractured politics and succession struggles his heirs faced.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Lion of Ireland →

Highland Dragon UniverseSeries

seriesIsabel Cooper6 books2013

About dragons.

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FirelordSeries

seriesParke Godwin3 books1980

Historical fantasy, set in medieval and british isles.

“Amazon: Artorious Pendragon, a young warrior-king destined to unite the shattered land of Britain, reaches unattainable heights, only to lose his heart and his kingdom to the greatest betrayal of all.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Firelord →

The Lost Queen (Signe Pike)Series

seriesSigne Pike3 books2018

Historical fantasy, set in british isles.

“Already there are those who seek to tell a new history ...”
from the catalogue description of The Lost Queen

Start with The Lost Queen →

Why these

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Shared terms are not a promise that a book feels the same. Two series can be far-future political intrigue and read nothing alike — what the ranking can say is what they are about, and each card says which parts it shares.

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What should I read after Trystan & Isolde?: Bridei Chronicles — the closest match to Trystan & Isolde on what it is about, not on what sells.
Where do I start with Trystan & Isolde?: Twilight of Avalon. It is the entry the catalogue recommends for Trystan & Isolde.
How big is Trystan & Isolde?: Trystan & Isolde is 3 books, 2009–2011.

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