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King RavenSeries
series3 books2006
About rebellion and revolution.
“The King Raven series continued his themes of reimagining popular mythology into more authentic and gritty settings, which began with his Pendragon Cycle.”
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The Outlaw of TornNovel
Edgar Rice Burroughsstandalone novel1927
Adventure, about rebellion and revolution, set in our world and europe.
“Raised from childhood by a vengeful royal fencing master who wants him turned into a weapon against the English crown, Norman of Torn grows up in 13th-century England knowing only combat and contempt for the nobility.”
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Lion of IrelandSeries
series2 books1980
Emotional in tone.
“Pride of Lions continues into the generation after Brian's death, following the fractured politics and succession struggles his heirs faced.”
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Brian Boru: Emperor of the IrishNovel
Morgan Llywelynstandalone novel1990
Historical fiction, adventurous in tone, about political intrigue and war, set in british isles and medieval.
The Warlord ChroniclesSeries
series3 books1995
Fantasy, dark in tone.
“The books were originally published between 1995 and 1997 by Penguin and Michael Joseph in the United Kingdom and by St. Martin's Press in the United States.”
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Start with The Winter King →
Black Horses for the KingNovel
Anne McCaffreystandalone novel1996
Historical fantasy, about coming of age, set in ancient world.