Inbsig, thanks! I forgot to add Jane Austen to my list so thank you for the reminder. And Narnia would be fun to read again, too! I loved that series.
Cjean, the Edward Rutherford books look very interesting! I will check those out. I've read Pillars of the Earth and loved it but didn't get all the way through World Without End. But I might reread Pillars of the Earth again as it's been awhile. Thank you!
Golden Girl, the Kate Fox book sounds fascinating! As do the Patrick Gale novels. I'm reading some Carola Dunn books right now that take place in Cornwall in the 60's and loving those so far. I've seen the Vera series before (well a couple of seasons) but now I'm interested in reading the books, so I will check that out and also her new series. I think I need to reup my subscription to BritBox. Thanks!
Amanda, thank you! I will definitely check out the Arthur Ransome books - they sound wonderful! I remember Jean Plaidy - I think read some of her books back when I was much younger. Another good option!
Carroll, ooh, that sounds great! I love the Plantagenet family - such a twisted history, lol! Will definitely try to find these - thanks! And just saw your other suggestions - I love the titles, so will try and find then. You know, I totally forgot about the Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. I read it before but it's been decades, so it's definitely worth reading again - thanks!
CL, great ideas! In fact, I was thinking about the Wolf Hall book earlier today and wondering if I should add that to my list. The Maisie Dobbs books look really good - don't know how I haven't heard of her before. Also Hamnet looks very interesting - thank you for these!
Wray, I will definitely look for both books by Vera Britain. Her story sounds really wonderful. And good to know you also like the Maisie Dobbs series. Thanks so much!
Joan, glad you are concurring about Sarum and the others. I'm really looking forward to reading them. And I had to look up Anne Lister - what a fascinating story! I will look for the Helena Whitbreads books. Thanks!
ORDtraveler, I totally forgot about Lady Antonia Fraser. I've heard of her but don't think I've read any of her biographies. I love Mary Queen of Scots (for all her faults), so that might be fun to start with. Thank you!
Mary, that looks really good - I will definitely check that out. Thanks!
Kathleen, I am a genealogy freak! My dad's family (both sides) came from Germany and when I went there in 2022, I spent 5 days in the town my great-great-great grandfather emigrated from in 1815. My mother's paternal side is from the Alsace region (Belfort) and her maternal side is mostly Irish and Dutch. Although there are is some English in my background. Winston Churchill is my 8th cousin 4 times removed and Diana Spencer is my 11th cousin once removed (yes, I spend way too much time on familysearch.org, lol). But maybe I will do a little digging. My mom's family tree on her mom's side goes back to the 1500's so there are lots and lots of records to go through. Thanks for the idea!
markcw, Restoration London sounds really good - thank you! I've actually read Samuel Pepys diary last year when I was taking a history class and used parts of it as primary sources. It's really an amazing read. The Baroque Cycle looks good, too - I will check that out. Thanks!
Mary (roubrat), the very title of that book is calling to me!!! Thank you!
Claudia, I've seen Vera (but want to read the books) and Midsomer Murders (I'm a huge British crime drama fan), but will definitely look for Tales of Northumberland! I love Robson Greene, too! Thanks so much!
