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  • Cover of Gemma Doyle
    Gemma DoyleSeries

    series · 4 books · 2003

    About coming of age, set in british isles and 19th century.

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    series · 7 books · 2007

    Mystery & detective, about murder investigation, set in latin america.

    “IT IS THE YEAR ONE-KNIFE IN TENOCHTITLAN - THE CAPITAL OF THE AZTECS.”

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  • Cover of The Firebrand
    The FirebrandNovel

    Marion Zimmer Bradley · standalone novel · 1987

    Mythic fantasy, about prophecy, set in mediterranean.

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

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    King of YsSeries

    series · 4 books · 1986

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    Set in europe.

    Start with Roma Mater →

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    TroySeries

    series · 3 books · 2005

    Epic fantasy, about war and redemption, set in mediterranean.

    “Lord of the Silver Bow, Shield of Thunder, and Fall of Kings strip away Homer's gods in favor of a grounded, character-driven war story.”

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  • Cover of Cleopatra
    CleopatraNovel

    H. Rider Haggard · standalone novel · 1889

    Adventure, about revenge and political intrigue, set in middle east.

    “Cleopatra mixes historical action with supernatural events, and could be described as a historical fantasy novel.”

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