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Diana L. Paxsonstandalone novel1988

Mythic fantasy, sad in tone, about forbidden love.

“The two young women save the life of a badly wounded harper, later discovered to be Drustan, who had killed Esseilte's beloved uncle and Branwen's father, Morholt, in battle.”
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The Devil's ArithmeticNovel

Jane Yolenstandalone novel1988

Time travel, sad in tone, about coming of age, set in early 20th century.

“Hannah resents the traditions of her Jewish heritage until time travel places her in the middle of a small Jewish village in Nazi-occupied Poland.”
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IncantationNovel

Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2006

About family secrets and identity, set in renaissance and early modern.

“Estrella is a Marrano: During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, she is one of a community of Spanish Jews living double lives as Catholics.”
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The Horse GoddessNovel

Morgan Llywelynstandalone novel1982

Historical fantasy and romance, set in our world and ancient world.

“Epona, a golden Celtic beauty, commanded wind, fire, all the bests of the earth.”
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The DovekeepersNovel

Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2011

About survival and war, set in middle east and ancient world.

BrendanNovel

Morgan Llywelynstandalone novel2010

Reflective in tone, about expeditions, set in at sea.

“A historical novel about an early Irish saint, whose SF elements are apparently limited to describing the miracles performed by Brendan.”
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