| Re: Historical Novels
Sorry, haven't read the Illiad - I guess difficulty of reading would depend on the translation.
The first few Cadfael books are good, but after a while they get very samey, IMHO. I've also enjoyed Philippa Gregory's books, though they are aimed more at a female audience.
My OH recommends Thomas Holt's books - some are set in Ancient Greece, whilst "Meadowland" is about the Vikings in America, I think. |