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Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series)Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series) by Gillian Bradshaw
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This is about a girl who disguises herself as a eunuch in order to study to become a doctor. It's better than it sounds.
The Light BearerThe Light Bearer by Donna Gillespie
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It may be a long book, but every page is worth it.
The RobeThe Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas
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A novel about a Tribune who helped crucify Christ. After much tribulation (gosh, that sounds dramatic) he becomes a christian himself.
Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1)Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1) by Juliet Marillier
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This book is a mixture of fantasy and historical fiction. It follows the fairy tale of the seven swans.
Shadows and Strongholds: A NovelShadows and Strongholds: A Novel by Elizabeth Chadwick
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My favorite of Elizabeth Chadwick's.
Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery)Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery) by Karen Cushman
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Karen Cushman's story is great.
The Midwife's ApprenticeThe Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
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Another great one of Cushman. It really makes you appreciate how tough life was back then.
The Queen's Fool: A Novel (Boleyn)The Queen's Fool: A Novel (Boleyn) by Philippa Gregory
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The tiltle is self-explanitory. I really liked it.
Here Be DragonsHere Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
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I don't remember much about this one except that I really liked it. I will have to read it again soon. :o)
The Raging QuietThe Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan
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This is a really good love story.
The Year of the HangmanThe Year of the Hangman by Gary Blackwood
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Story of an English noble who is sent to America during the Revolutionary War.
Gone with the WindGone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
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If you haven't read this....READ IT! It's great.
And Only to DeceiveAnd Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
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Great story! Reminds me a little bit of the Amelia Peabody series.
The Far PavillionsThe Far Pavillions by M.M.Kaye
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Long...but well worth it.
A Countess Below StairsA Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson
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The characterization in this book it wonderful!
The Hiding PlaceThe Hiding Place by John Sherrill
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This is a very special book. It taught me a lot about life and getting through very hard things.
Number the StarsNumber the Stars by Lois Lowry
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One that I remember well from elementary school.