Recs if you like When Christ and His Saints Slept (Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine, #1)...

secret plots, political moves, and pursuits of power all within imperial, royal, or noble courts.

Gruesome battles? Heavy handed details? Vivid narratives? Not as many women as you would like? From Tolkien to the Arthurian myth to the Plantagenet dynasty, take a deep dive into medieval England. Whether French or Elvish is the language of power, the rugged and epic narratives of this list will either make you want more from the authors or to stop reading about white people entirely.

Katie McGrath recommendations

My personal curriculum for 2026