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Juliet Marillier

Daughter of the Forest

Fans of Sue Harrison's lyrical prose and strong female characters will enjoy Juliet Marillier's Daughter of the Forest. This novel is the first book in the Sevenwaters series, which is steeped in Celtic mythology and folklore. The story follows Sorcha, the seventh daughter of a lord, who must use her courage and cunning to save her family from a terrible curse. With its enchanting narrative and richly drawn characters, Daughter of the Forest is a must-read for fans of historical and mythological fiction.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

For readers who appreciated the feminist themes and mythological underpinnings of Sue Harrison's Storyteller Trilogy, Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon is a must-read. This novel retells the Arthurian legend from the perspective of the women who shaped it, including Morgaine, Viviane, and Igraine. With its richly imagined world-building and nuanced exploration of power, gender, and spirituality, The Mists of Avalon is a classic of feminist fantasy.

Keri Hulme

The Bone People

If you were moved by the emotional depth and complex relationships in Sue Harrison's Storyteller Trilogy, you'll want to read Keri Hulme's The Bone People. This novel explores the lives of three damaged souls who come together in a remote coastal town in New Zealand: Kerewin, a reclusive painter and musician; Simon, a mute boy with a violent past; and Joe, a Maori factory worker and recovering alcoholic. With its poetic language, haunting imagery, and unflinching exploration of trauma and healing, The Bone People is a powerful and unforgettable novel.

Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

Fans of Sue Harrison's lush prose and mythological storytelling will enjoy Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles. This novel reimagines the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, a minor character in the original myth. With its richly drawn characters, evocative sense of place, and sensitive exploration of love and loyalty, The Song of Achilles is a stunning work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Elizabeth Gilbert

The Signature of All Things

If you enjoyed the intellectual curiosity and vividly realized settings of Sue Harrison's Storyteller Trilogy, you'll want to read Elizabeth Gilbert's The Signature of All Things. This novel follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a 19th-century botanist and amateur geologist, as she explores the mysteries of evolution, spirituality, and love. With its richly detailed world-building, intricate plotting, and memorable characters, The Signature of All Things is a sweeping work of historical fiction that will captivate readers from beginning to end.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For readers who appreciated the cultural clashes and complex family dynamics in Sue Harrison's Storyteller Trilogy, Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible is a must-read. This novel follows the lives of the Price family, Baptist missionaries who move to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s. With its vividly realized setting, unforgettable characters, and powerful exploration of colonialism, religion, and family, The Poisonwood Bible is a classic of contemporary literature.