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Originally Posted by pdurrant
I like historical fiction. And I like fantasy. And you've been persuasive. Bought. Thanks for the recommendation.
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You're welcome. And you're in for a treat if you like a wealth of well-incorporated historical detail. All the authors in it whom I've read are the kind of writers who both do thorough research (Tarr herself has degrees in Medieval and Classical studies, IIRC, and Jo Graham takes the time to answer reader questions about her books and provide historical backgrounder/inspiration tidbits on her LiveJournal) and can tell an engagingly entertaining tale in the bargain (or accessibly readable write-up on period Welsh naming practices, as the case may be).
And anecdotally, I've heard that Tarr's older Ancient/Classical world books are considered some of her best earlier work, as is Martha Wells' Ile-Rien series, by people who've read more of their back catalogue than I have. I hope you enjoy them!