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The Drawing of the DarkNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel1979
Mysterious in tone, about war.
“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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The Spirit RingNovel
Lois McMaster Bujoldstandalone novel1992
Historical fantasy and fantasy, adventurous in tone, set in europe and renaissance and early modern.
Silver in the BloodSeries
series1 book2015
About shapeshifters and prophecy, set in 19th century.
“Society girls from New York City circa 1890, Dacia and Lou never desired to know more about their lineage, instead preferring to gossip about the mysterious Romanian family that they barely knew.”
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Mirror MirrorNovel
Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2003
Fairy tale retelling, about family secrets, set in our world and mediterranean.
Age of UnreasonSeries
series4 books1998
Alternate history.
“As English armies push nearer to Paris, Louis calls for a new weapon - a mysterious device known only as Newton's Cannon.”
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AriostoNovel
Chelsea Quinn Yarbrostandalone novel1980
Alternate history, about art and artists and court intrigue, set in mediterranean.