Time-Travel through Medieval Worlds: Top 10 Fiction Authors to Transport You Back in Time

 

10 Great Fiction Authors Based on Medieval Times


Bernard Cornwell Known for his historical fiction series such as “The Saxon Stories” and “The Grail Quest”, Cornwell’s works transport readers back to the medieval period with vivid and compelling storytelling. Check out his website at bernardcornwell.net

 

Philippa Gregory Bestselling author of historical fiction, Gregory’s works often explore the lives of women in the medieval period, including her popular “The Cousins’ War” series. Discover more about her work at philippagregory.com



Ken Follett – With over 165 million copies of his books sold worldwide, Follett is a master of historical fiction, particularly with his epic “Kingsbridge” series, which follows the lives of characters over several generations in a medieval town. Visit his website at ken-follett.com

 

Sharon Kay Penman – A lawyer turned historical fiction writer, Penman is known for her detailed and meticulously researched works, including “The Welsh Princes Trilogy” and “The Plantagenet Series”. Learn more about her work at sharonkaypenman.com

 

Dorothy Dunnett – Though she passed away in 2001, Dunnett’s legacy lives on with her acclaimed “Lymond Chronicles” and “House of Niccolò” series, both set in the medieval period. Explore more at dorothydunnett.co.uk

 

George R.R. Martin – While his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series (adapted into the hit TV show “Game of Thrones”) is technically a work of fantasy, Martin’s vivid portrayal of a medieval-inspired world has captivated audiences worldwide. Check out his website at georgerrmartin.com

 

Conn Iggulden – With his “Conqueror” series and “Wars of the Roses” series, Iggulden has established himself as a master of historical fiction, often exploring the political and military struggles of the medieval period. Discover more about his work at conniggulden.com

 

Elizabeth Chadwick – A prolific author of historical fiction, Chadwick’s works often focus on the lives of medieval women, such as her popular “Eleanor of Aquitaine Trilogy”. Learn more about her at elizabethchadwick.com

 

Michael Jecks – Known for his “Knights Templar” series and “The Last Templar Mysteries”, Jecks is a master of medieval historical fiction, often weaving intricate mysteries into his tales. Visit his website at michaeljecks.co.uk

 

Umberto Eco – An Italian novelist, Eco’s “The Name of the Rose” is a modern classic, set in a medieval monastery and exploring themes of religion, philosophy, and history. Explore more at umbertoeco.com

Sarah Woodbury –  is an American author of historical fiction, particularly known for her medieval Welsh novels. She has written several book series, including the After Cilmeri series, which is a time travel series that takes place in both modern times and medieval Wales. www.sarahwoodbury.com