A remarkable history of Empress Theodora's life so big that it will take more than one volume to tell all there is to tell. And that is simply glorious. Highly recommended!
These are the titles that advanced from the CHAUCER Book Awards 2020 Long List to the Short List. The Chaucer Book Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction is a division of the Chanticleer Int'l National Book Awards - The CIBAs.
In an ancient world split in three by religions, a conflicted young man seeks the truth about his past and builds his future in the sequel to the highly regarded Sugar Merchant. Recommended!
As in Chaucer's words in the Nun's Priest Tale of the Canterbury Tales, "For crowing there was not his equal in all the land." And crowing we are about these CHAUCER Book Awards for Historical Fiction Award Winners!
A richly told tale of power, political gain, and the heartache of one couple who sought only to love one another. The 13th century as told by one of our favorites! Recommended.
On the backs of many, one man builds his legacy while another prays for freedom. A culinary delight!
Helena P. Schrader reminds us that each passing moment is also history. To understand the events reported on the front pages of today's newspapers, there's no greater teacher than the past. This novel is filled with lessons we'd be foolish to neglect.
Babylonian astrology and Jewish mysticism combine with Roman history to create a timeless story of passion and fate in Chuck Gould’s The Rabbi’s Gift.