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Heirs of AlexandriaSeries
series7 books2002
Alternate history, about witches, set in mediterranean.
“The books combine elements from the styles of all three authors, such as Lackey's approach to tolerance and magic and Flint's sense of history alteration.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Shadow of the Lion →
The Devil in VelvetNovel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1951
Historical mystery and time travel, mysterious in tone, set in british isles.
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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Start with Newton's Cannon →
The FamiliarNovel
Leigh Bardugostandalone novel2024
Mysterious in tone, about witches and identity.
Mangus and FabrizioSeries
series3 books1999
Historical fantasy, set in renaissance and early modern.
“Mangus the Magician must free a princess from a terrifying ghost.”
from the catalogue
Start with Midnight Magic →
The Spirit RingNovel
Lois McMaster Bujoldstandalone novel1992
Historical fantasy and fantasy, adventurous in tone, set in europe and renaissance and early modern.