Good books that take place in Medieval Europe?

Question

Are there any good books that take place in Europe before the 1700's? I'm thinking Middle Ages and medieval times especially, but the Dark Ages would be cool and the early modern period is fine as well. I really like books that have to do with nobles and whatnot. Any recommendations?

Answer 1

Here are some great novels that I hope you will enjoy:

Tom Jones - Henry Fielding

Tristram Shandy Laurence Sterne

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Victor Hugo

The Count of Monte - Cristo Alexandre Dumas

A Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens

Don Quixote - Miguel Cervantes      

Answer 2

"Catherine, Called Birdy" and "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman

"The Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver" by E.L. Konigsburg (about Eleanor of Aquitaine)

"Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

"Black Horses for the King" by Anne McCaffrey

"Adam of the Road" by Elizabeth Janet Gray