Another novel might be 'The Golem and the Jinni'. Although it is mainly set in New York, it draws on Jewish mythology and history, and through that, we can get a sense of what life was like for Jews in Medieval France as it provides a backdrop of the broader Jewish historical experience.
There is also 'People of the Book' which traces the history of a precious illuminated manuscript through different historical periods and locations. It has sections that deal with the Jews in Medieval France, showing their culture, their struggles, and their contributions.
One such novel could be 'The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon' which, while set in Portugal, also gives insights into the broader Iberian and by extension, European context that includes Medieval France. It delves into the lives of Jews during that era with elements of mystery and historical detail.
One common theme is persecution. Jews in Medieval France faced various forms of discrimination, such as being forced to live in ghettos, having restrictions on their occupations, and being subject to religious intolerance. Novels often depict these hardships.
Sure. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer is an excellent one. Although it's more of a collection of stories, it gives a great view of medieval English society. People from all walks of life are represented as they journey together and tell their tales.
Sure. 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott is a classic. It gives a great view of medieval England, with knights, tournaments, and the clash between Saxons and Normans. It's full of adventure and chivalry.
'A Knight in Shining Armor' by Jude Deveraux is a must - read. It's about a modern - day woman who is magically transported back to medieval England. There she meets a handsome knight and they fall in love. The book is really engaging as it combines time - travel, historical details, and a sweet love story.
A good one is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. Although it's more of a collection of stories, it offers a great insight into medieval English society. 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White is another excellent choice. It reimagines the Arthurian legend in a medieval - ish setting. Then there's 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield which is set during the Battle of Thermopylae in ancient Greece, but has a lot of elements that are similar to medieval concepts of honor, loyalty, and warfare.
I'm not sure specifically which 'the king of the jews novel' you are referring to. There could be many novels with this title or a similar concept. You might want to start by checking online book review platforms like Goodreads. There, you can find readers' thoughts and reviews on a wide variety of books.
One great example is 'A Taste of Gold and Iron' by Alexandra Rowland. It has queer characters within a medieval - inspired setting, with political intrigue and a slow - burn romance.
'Gothic romance' novels set in medieval times can also be considered. For example, 'The Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole has elements of historical romance. It was one of the first gothic novels and influenced many works that followed. It has a medieval setting with elements of mystery, horror, and a touch of romance as the characters interact within the strange and often menacing castle environment.
'Katherine' by Anya Seton is also suitable. It tells the story of Katherine Swynford, who was associated with the House of Lancaster. It's written in a way that's easy to follow and really brings the Medieval English court and society to life.
😋I recommend the following medieval war novels to you: "The Lord on the other side of the mountain"-tells the story of three generations of lords. It is the story of ordinary people, waiting for you to create miracles. "Medieval Ambition"-It described how an ordinary person fought his way out of a tight encirclement and created his own legend. "William the Conqueror"-tells the story of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normond in the 11th century. The history of Britain will be different from then on. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗