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series26 books1991

Set in british isles and 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.”
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A Song for ArbonneNovel

Guy Gavriel Kaystandalone novel1992

About music and political intrigue, set in secondary world.

Sarantine UniverseSeries

series8 books1995

Reflective in tone, about political intrigue.

“Each novel stands alone, but together they trace centuries of the same fictional world, distinct from Kay's separate Sarantine Mosaic duology.”
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TemeraireSeries

series48 books2006

Alternate history, adventurous in tone, about dragons, set in 19th century.

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The FirebrandNovel

Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1987

Mythic fantasy, set in mediterranean and ancient world.

“Set in the ancient city of Troy, the novel is a retelling of Homer's epic poem the Iliad.”
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The Drawing of the DarkNovel

Tim Powersstandalone novel1979

Fantasy, adventurous in tone, set in europe and renaissance and early modern.

“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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