Looking for a book recommendation

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads, Mod #4]

I don't often win, but it can be very useful to see what's coming out that I might be interested in.

[Anne]

Susanna wrote: "I don't often win, but it can be very useful to see what's coming out that I might be interested in."

Yes! That's what I'm doing too! If I win, that's great, but it's an awesome way to hear about the new stuff!!

[Heather]

This isn't strictly Tudor related, but can anyone recommend an HF about the plague and Great Fire of London (1666) (during the reign of Charles II, House of Stewart).

Also interested in an HF book written from the point of view of one of the commoners. So maybe a page, livery, maid, attendant, etc.

[Mary]

"Forever Amber" is a classic Charles II novel. Although I can't remember the author at the moment! Jean Plaidy wrote a few novels centered on Charles and his court. Google Charles II fiction/novels and you should get a few suggestions.

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Hello all

I've been bitten by the renaissance bug... and now seeking all things sixteenth century. Just discovered Lymond Chronicles, bought them all and taking a week off to read them in the rain (UK - Cumbria). My obsession was born with Hillary Mantle's Wolf Hall, grown with CJ Sansom's Shardlake and Mark Montgomery's Jack Brownfield... cooled a little with James Jackson's Christian Hardy and developed again with Alison Plowden's engaging historys. Now looking for more long forgotten, hidden and secret treasure to read... the kind not to be found in my local bookstores.

Luke

[Lana]

Hello all! I just finished devouring Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies and loved it as much as I loved Wolf Hall. I find her style of writing---particularly the narrative voice she employs----unique and refreshing. I am looking for recommendations on Cromwell (I never really found him compelling until after reading both of Mantel's novels) as well as novels that create a "healthy bit of confusion" in the reader. What I mean by this is that I like to grapple with ideas: I am not into Philippa Gregory (I mean no offense!!!)! She may be fun to read but my mind goes on auto-pilot when I read her books. I am looking for thought provoking Tudor novels now.

[Tami]

Luke wrote: "Hello all

I've been bitten by the renaissance bug... and now seeking all things sixteenth century. Just discovered Lymond Chronicles, bought them all and taking a week off to read them in the rai..."


Not sure if you are specifically looking for European reading, but I am the author of two novels that take place in the 16th century. They are a series of historical fiction novels about the first interaction of the native people of Costa Rica and the Spanish conquistadors. if you are interested, they are:

and

If this looks like something you would be interested in, both are available in ebook and paperback.

On the other hand, if you are specifically looking for European books, I really liked:

Diane Haeger is an AMAZING author!

[[deleted user]]

Tami wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hello all

I've been bitten by the renaissance bug... and now seeking all things sixteenth century. Just discovered Lymond Chronicles, bought them all and taking a week off to read th..."

Many Thanks Tami
I'll seek "A Dreaming Moon out" and give it a browse see if I like it. Thanks too for the pointer towards Diane Haeger, I don't think I've heard or read her yet.

Luke

[Cyl]

I have started reading Jean Plaidy's book: "In the Shadow of the Crown: The Story of Queen Mary I". It really gives you a new perspective on the personality of Mary and the events that shaped her in becoming "Bloody Mary."

[Mary]

Forever Amber by Kathleen Windsor. Great book and the movie was excellent!

[Vicki]

All of Phillipa Gregory's book are amazing reads. LOVED THEM ALL