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DeryniUniverse
universe44 books1970
Fantasy, about political intrigue.
“In the kingdom of Gwynedd, power is at once a sacrament and a heresy.”
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includes Chronicles of the Deryni, The Heirs of Saint Camber, The Histories of King Kelson, Legends of Saint Camber, The Childe Morgan
The Roses of RoazonNovel
Cherith Baldrystandalone novel2004
Fantasy and dark fantasy, about demons and faith and religion.
“Behind the throne of the dukedom, dark forces are at work that will attempt to strip Joscelin of his title and have him banished for heresy.”
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Fire, Burn!Novel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1957
Mystery & detective, set in british isles and 19th century.
“Carr considered this one of his best impossible crime novels.”
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The Devil and the Dark WaterNovel
Stuart Turtonstandalone novel2020
Horror and historical fiction, set in at sea and renaissance and early modern.
“Set in 1634, it features a detective trying to solve a series of inexplicable crimes aboard an East Indiaman ship.”
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The Devil in VelvetNovel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1951
Mystery & detective and time travel, set in europe and renaissance and early modern.
The Sorceress of RomeNovel
Nathan Gallizierstandalone novel1907
Historical fiction, dark in tone, set in europe.