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A Game of Thrones George R. R. Martin 1996 · Epic fantasy Medieval-style power struggles with a cast of schemers, but in a fantasy world.
Wolf Hall Hilary Mantel 2009 · Historical A more literary look at political power in an earlier English era.
The Name of the Rose Umberto Eco 1980 · Mystery Another medieval story built around a monastery and the secrets of the Church.