I'm in the mood for a gripping historical story

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RoobyMurray · 05/09/2012 22:25

I really enjoyed
This Thing of Darkness - Thomas Harris,
Pure and Ingenious Pain - both by Andrew Miller,
Wild Swans - Jung Chang,
Star of the Sea - Joseph O'Connor,
A Long Long Way - Sebastian Barry
Perfume - Patrick Suskind

Can any of you recommend me something to read next?

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StetsonsAreCool · 05/09/2012 22:38

Oh, that was spooky. It's right at the front of the bookshelf, first place I looked!

The Thomas Chaloner Series by Susanna Gregory. The one I've got is called A Conspiracy of Violence. It's very Matthew Shardlake, but good if you like that sort of thing, which I happen to, so that's alright

Parrish · 05/09/2012 22:36

Song of Achilles. Loved it. Finished in 2 days! A great story.

StetsonsAreCool · 05/09/2012 22:35

Ooh, I was going to say CJ Sansom too. Recently discovered them, and I've really enjoyed them.

There was something else similar that I picked up from a book swap and I can't think what it was, but I enjoyed it. By a woman. I think I've still got it so I'll have a look on the shelf and tell you.

Hang on.

Allalonenow · 05/09/2012 22:34

How about "Redemption Falls" which links with "Star of the Sea" or "Wolf Hall" is stunning.

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RoobyMurray · 05/09/2012 22:27

Blimey, you were quick!

thank you, I'v not heard of any of those.

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joanofarchitrave · 05/09/2012 22:26

CJ Sansom/Shardlake novels
Matthew Kneale/English Passengers

Have you read Judith Kerr's trilogy When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit? For children but extremely readable.

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