Tag Archives: 15th century

Meeting Katherine de Valois

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I have read two historical fiction novels recently both on the subject of the fifteenth century French princess, Katherine of Valois, the wife of King Henry V of England. The Forbidden Queen by Anne O’Brien and The Agincourt Bride by … Continue reading →

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The Master of Bruges by Terence Morgan

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

The Master of Bruges is presented as the fictional memoirs of the 15th century artist, Hans Memling. In December 1464, following the death of his master, the Flemish painter Rogier van der Weyden, Hans travels to Bruges where he works … Continue reading →

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The Florentine Emerald by Agustín Bernaldo Palatchi

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

The Florentine Emerald is historical fiction set in Florence during the Renaissance. The story begins in 1478 at Cardona Castle in Spain, where Mauricio Coloma is visiting his father, Pedro, who has been chained in a dungeon after being falsely … Continue reading →

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Blood Sisters: The Women Behind the Wars of the Roses by Sarah Gristwood

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Blood Sisters is a non-fiction book which looks at the lives of seven women who all played an important part in the period of history known as The Wars of the Roses or the Cousins’ War – the conflict between … Continue reading →

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Gemini by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

In June last year, having finished the final book of the Lymond Chronicles in April, I picked up Niccolò Rising and embarked on Dorothy Dunnett’s second historical series, the House of Niccolò. And now here I am, seven months and … Continue reading →

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Caprice and Rondo by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

The seventh in the House of Niccolò series and another one I enjoyed, although it was actually one of my least favourites so far. I know other readers will disagree, but in an eight-volume series it’s inevitable that there are … Continue reading →

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To Lie with Lions by Dorothy Dunnett

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

To Lie with Lions is the sixth volume in the House of Niccolò series and although I loved it, this is not the place to start if you’re new to Niccolò. To be able to fully appreciate this book, you … Continue reading →

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