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Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

A novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of faith, morality, and the nature of good and evil. Set in Soviet-era Moscow, it follows the intertwined stories of the devil and his retinue, a mysterious stranger, and a writer and his lover as they navigate a world of corruption and repression.

Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

A classic adventure novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, features a strong-willed and complex female protagonist. Set in 17th century France, it follows the story of d'Artagnan and his three friends as they navigate the treacherous world of the royal court and fight for justice and honor.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A historical mystery novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of faith, morality, and the nature of truth. Set in a 14th century Italian monastery, it follows the story of a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of murders and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Church.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

A novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of faith, culture, and the consequences of colonialism. Set in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s, it follows the story of an evangelical Baptist minister and his family as they move to Africa and confront the harsh realities of life in a foreign land.

Anita Diamant

The Red Tent

A novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, tells the story of a strong and independent woman in a patriarchal society. Set in biblical times, it follows the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, as she comes of age and finds her own voice in a world dominated by men.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

A novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, re-tells familiar stories from a female perspective. Set in the world of Arthurian legend, it follows the story of Morgaine, the priestess of Avalon, as she struggles to preserve the ancient ways in a world dominated by Christianity.

Keri Hulme

The Bone People

A novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Set in New Zealand, it follows the story of three damaged and isolated people as they come together and form an unlikely family.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

A science fiction novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of morality, politics, and the human condition. It follows the story of Shevek, a physicist from a poverty-stricken, anarchist moon who travels to the wealthy, capitalist planet of Urras in search of knowledge and understanding.

T.H. White

The Once and Future King

A retelling of the Arthurian legend that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of morality, leadership, and the human condition. It follows the story of King Arthur as he grows from a boy to a man and learns the true meaning of kingship.

Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

An historical novel that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of power, ambition, and the human condition. Set in 12th century England, it follows the story of the building of a cathedral and the people whose lives are intertwined with its construction.

John Grisham

The Broker

A legal thriller that, like Kristin Lavransdatter, explores themes of power, ambition, and the human condition. It follows the story of a lawyer who is released from prison after serving a sentence for a crime he did not commit and must navigate a world of power and corruption as he tries to clear his name.