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Sharon Kay Penman

"Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine" series

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Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine is a historical fiction series by Sharon Kay Penman, exploring the complex relationship between the powerful medieval king and his queen. The series delves into the intrigues, politics, and personal lives of these two influential figures.

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Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

If you're interested in the historical fiction of the period, you'll enjoy Follett's epic novel, which is set in the same time period as Penman's series. The Pillars of the Earth follows the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge.

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Guy Gavriel Kay

The Lions of Al-Rassan

For those who enjoyed the epic scope and complex characters in Penman's series, this novel by Kay is a great choice. Set in a fantasy world inspired by medieval Spain, the novel explores the clash of cultures and religions in a time of political upheaval.

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Noah Gordon

The Physician

If you're interested in historical fiction that explores the world of medicine, you'll enjoy this novel, which follows the journey of a young Englishman who becomes a physician in the court of the caliphs of Baghdad. The novel is set in the same time period as Penman's series.

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Michelle Moran

The Heretic Queen

For those who enjoyed the political intrigue and strong female characters in Penman's series, this novel is a great choice. The Heretic Queen tells the story of Nefertari, the queen of Ramses II, and her struggles to secure her position in the court of ancient Egypt.

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Ariana Franklin

The Serpent's Tale

For those who enjoyed the mystery and historical detail in Penman's series, this novel is a great choice. The Serpent's Tale is set in 12th-century England and follows the story of Adelia Aguilar, a forensic detective and doctor, who investigates a series of murders in Cambridge.

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Philippa Gregory

The White Queen

If you're interested in the political intrigue and strong female characters of the medieval period, you'll enjoy this novel, which tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the queen of Edward IV. The novel is the first in Gregory's Cousins' War series, which explores the Wars of the Roses.

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Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

For those who enjoyed the mystery and historical detail in Penman's series, this novel is a great choice. The Name of the Rose is set in a medieval monastery and follows the story of a Franciscan friar who investigates a series of murders. The novel offers a fascinating look at the world of medieval scholarship and theology.

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