• The Conquest
• The Marsh King's Daughter
• Lords of the White Castle

• Niccolo Rising
• The Spring of the Ram
• Race of Scorpions
• Scales of Gold
• The Unicorn Hunt
• To Lie With Lions
• Caprice and Rondo
• Gemini

Dorothy Dunnett - The Lymond Chronicles: One of the best historical fiction series I have ever read! If you like historical fiction, this is a keeper.

• The Game of Kings
• Queen's Play
• The Disorderly Knights
• Pawn in Frankincense
• The Ringed Castle
• Checkmate

For more on Dorothy Dunnett, see: The Dorothy Dunnett Companion - Elspeth Morrison

Susannah Kearsley - Mariana

Robin Maxwell - The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn: Queen Elizabeth I is given the diary of her mother, Anne Boleyn, and boy-oh-boy is it ever juicy! Even though we'll never really know what the Virgin Queen was thinking, in this "what might have been fantasy" we can sure imagine. Especially when Liz tries out some of her mother's famous techniques on childhood friend (and hopeful lover) Robin Dudley. Definitely a fun read.

Sharon Kay Penman: The best historical fiction writer of all time.

• The Sunne in Splendour: The Sunne in Splendor by Sharon K. Penman, is one of the best books I have ever read. Never before, or since, has such a talented writer taken up the cause of Richard III. The Richard III Society of America includes an extensive review of this book on their Web site. If you love history (or even if you don't), this book is simply not to be missed.
• Here Be Dragons: Here Be Dragons by Sharon K. Penman, thoroughly examines the relationship between "bad" king John (of Magna Carta infamy) and his illegitimate daughter Johanna, who he weds to Llewelyn, prince of Wales, and later his enemy. Johanna is torn between the father who has been kind to her and the husband she comes to love. Though the historical accuracy is amazing, under no circumstances are these the lifeless characters of a history book. By the time you finish, you will know these people better than most of your friends (and like them better too). Part of a trilogy that includes "Falls the Shadow" and "The Reckoning."
• Falls the Shadow: Falls the Shadow continues the saga begun in Here Be Dragons. The story focuses on John's son Henry III, his youngest daughter Eleanor, and her husband, Simon de Montfort, who ultimately becomes Henry III's sworn enemy. Once again Sharon K. Penman produces unmatched historical accuracy, intensly drawn scenes, and believable characters.
• The Reckoning: Sharon K. Penman ends the saga with The Reckoning, the story of Llewellyn the Last, grandson of Llewelyn the Great, who married King John's daughter Johanna in Here Be Dragons and Ellen, daughter of Simon de Montfort. Once you have read this series, you will probably feel the inexplicable urge to make a trip to Wales to search for remainders of these fascinating people. Though they really did exist, Sharon Penman brings them to life again for a new generation.
• When Christ and his Saints Slept: Sharon K. Penman tells the story of the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I. A fascinating look at a magnificent woman who was forced to fight for her inheritance after her cousin Stephen usurped the crown.
• Time and Chance: Coming Soon! (We can hardly wait.)
• The Queen's Man: The first of Sharon K Penman's medieval mysteries featuring fictional hero Justin de Quincy.

Irene Radford

• Guardian of the Balance (Merlin's Descendants, V. 1.)
• Guardian of the Trust (Merlin's Descendants, V. 2.)

Phil Rickman

Scary stuff kids!

• A Crown of Lights
• Midwinter of the Spirit
• The Man in the Moss
• The Wine of Angels
• Cure of Souls

Josephine Tey - The Daughter of Time: Sure of your sources? After reading this wonderful mystery, you'll be double checking like crazy. A fascinating vindication of Richard the Third. Shakespeare could have used some of Josephine Tey's source checking advice!