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> I recommend two historical novels by 'H.N. Turteltaub', (a pen name for
> Harry Turtledove, a trained historian turned fantasy author) - 'Over the
> Wine-Dark Sea' and 'The Gryphon's Skull'. They describe voyages by a pair
> of brothers from Rhodes in their fast merchant ship, in the interesting
> times just after Alexander's death. The stories have almost no magical
> elements but they give such a good picture of their period that they still
> have the feel of taking place in a very different world from our own.
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> Andrew
The sequel "Sacred Land" is out in paperpack now. I understand there's a fourth book on the way. They are very good reading indeed. I think they appear in "Trader Prince's" recommended reading.
> Lackey's work isn't to everyone's taste but I'd say this is one of her
> better books.
Her husband, Larry Dixon, is a big fan of HeroQuest. Some of his artwork appears in HeroQuest (and in a few other Gloranthan publications).
Just sayin'
Jeff