What are some good early medieval historical fiction books?

A really interesting one is 'The High Kings' by Morgan Llywelyn. It delves deep into the power struggles and the culture of early medieval Ireland. This book combines historical facts with fictional elements in a very engaging way. You can get a great sense of the political landscape, the religious beliefs, and the daily life of the people during that time.

One great French medieval historical fiction is 'The Hunchback of Notre - Dame' by Victor Hugo. It vividly depicts the life in medieval Paris around the famous cathedral.

One great work is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the 12th - century England, with complex characters and a rich tapestry of medieval life.

One great clean historical medieval fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with rich historical details and engaging characters. Another is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott. It takes place during the time of the Crusades and is full of knights, battles, and courtly love. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is also a good choice. It combines mystery and historical elements set in a medieval monastery.

One great historical fiction medieval book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, filled with complex characters and political intrigue.

Religious conversion is also a big theme. Early medieval Ireland had a shift from pagan beliefs to Christianity, and this is often explored in these fictions. For example, how the new religion influenced the society, its art, and its way of life. There are often stories of saints and missionaries in these books as well.

A good medieval historical fiction book is 'The Book of Negroes' by Lawrence Hill. It's set during the 18th - century but has strong connections to the medieval slave trade roots. It follows the life of Aminata Diallo, a young African girl who is captured and sold into slavery. Another great one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It's set in the court of Henry VIII in the 16th - century, but the Tudor period has many medieval remnants in terms of culture and society. It focuses on Thomas Cromwell's rise to power. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, although written in the medieval period itself, can also be considered a form of historical fiction. It gives a wonderful snapshot of different types of people and their stories in medieval England.

One great early reader historical fiction book is 'The Little House on the Prairie' series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It gives a vivid picture of pioneer life in America. Another is 'Johnny Tremain' which is set during the American Revolution. And 'I Survived' series also has some historical fiction titles suitable for early readers, like the ones about the Titanic or the Great Chicago Fire.

One good medieval fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with complex characters and a detailed look at medieval society. Another is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott, which is set during the time of Richard the Lionheart and has exciting adventures and knights. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is great. It combines a mystery set in a medieval monastery with deep philosophical and historical insights.

A great medieval historical fiction book is 'Katherine' by Anya Seton. It tells the story of Katherine Swynford, who was the mistress and later the third wife of John of Gaunt in the 14th century. It gives a detailed look at the court life and social mores of that time. 'The Mists of Avalon' by Marion Zimmer Bradley is another. This book reimagines the Arthurian legend from the perspective of the women in the story, set in a medieval - like time period with magic, politics, and complex relationships. 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White is a classic take on the King Arthur legend, which is deeply rooted in medieval concepts of knighthood, honor, and kingdom - building.