Recs if you like Peasant Fires: The Drummer of Niklashausen...

Nonfiction history books focusing on a specific topic or area but follow a narrative structure

Pentiment is a 2022 game by Obsidian Entertainment, following a young painter in early 1500 Germany as he reckons with a murder at the abbey he is visiting. For lovers of the late Middle Ages, mysteries, and all the changes we go through as human beings 💫 Contains creator's Josh Sawyer's recommendations and other books with similar themes!

Pentiment is a visual novel done in the captivating style of illuminated manuscripts. Set in the 16th century German village of Tassing and the nearby monastery, it's about an artist charged with solving a murder. It touches on faith, the occult, class conflict, the weight of our decisions, and much more

This is a combination of books recommended by Josh Sawyer and fans as dealing with similar themes to, providing historical context about, or having similar overall vibes to the game Pentiment