8 must-read medieval books like A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) by Matthew Harffy

Cover of A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) by Matthew Harffy

A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

By: Matthew Harffy

4.34

Format: 498 pages, Kindle Edition

Lindisfarne, AD793. The life of a novice monk will be changed forever when the Vikings attack in a …

If you liked the medieval plot in A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) by Matthew Harffy , here is a list of 8 books like this:

Cover of The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1) by Bernard Cornwell

1. The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

By: Bernard Cornwell

4.26

Format: 431 pages, Paperback

Uther, the High King, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal a… read more

Similar categories in Bernard Cornwell's The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"I do understand that you can look into someone’s eyes,"

-Bernard Cornwell, The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

"Mais tarde, muito mais tarde, aprendi que a alegria e o medo são exatamente a mesma coisa."

-Bernard Cornwell, The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

"Dizem que este Deus (deus cristão) é do perdão. Melhor ofender um desses do que qualquer outro."

-Bernard Cornwell, The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

"I don't believe he was as bad as you make him sound. Igraine protested. No, I think he was worse."

-Bernard Cornwell, The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

2. Wolf's Head (The Forest Lord, #1)

By: Steven A. McKay

4.09

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

When a frightened young outlaw joins a gang of violent criminals their names - against a backdrop o… read more

Similar categories in Steven A. McKay's Wolf's Head (The Forest Lord, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

3. Hild

By: Nicola Griffith

3.00

Format: 107 pages, Hardcover

Hild is born into a world in transition. In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, us… read more

Similar categories in Nicola Griffith's Hild book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

Cover of Isabella Warrior Queen by Michael G. Kramer

4. Isabella Warrior Queen

By: Michael G. Kramer

4.30

Format: None pages, ebook

The complete story of Isabella, her husband King Edward II, their son who was King Edward III and t… read more

Similar categories in Michael G. Kramer's Isabella Warrior Queen book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
"Eliza answered, “My Lady, that was Sir Roger Mortimer!"

-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen

"Cynthia said, “How are things going for you with this birth?"

-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen

"When speaking to her husband, Isabella replied, Mon tresdoutz coer, (My very sweet heart) please do that and perhaps I shall be able to continue to perform official functions on your behalf!"

-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen

"On the 16th of Febuary 1312, when Isabella was aged sixteen years, the couple were at their hunting lodge when Edward suddenly took Isabella into his arms and began to kiss her and pay her a lot of a…"

-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen

Cover of Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3) by Peter  Gibbons

5. Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.53

Format: 314 pages, Kindle Edition

An epic battle where heroes fight and die to protect a Kingdom from Viking invasion.. . 991AD King … read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Storm of War (The Saxon Warrior, #2) by Peter  Gibbons

6. Storm of War (The Saxon Warrior, #2)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.45

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

The fight for a torn Kingdom rests in the hands of a few brave men… 990AD. King Aethelred II, w… read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's Storm of War (The Saxon Warrior, #2) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of The Last Dying Light by William Havelock

7. The Last Dying Light

By: William Havelock

4.40

Format: 430 pages, Kindle Edition

Rome has fallen into darkness. Its legacy remains alive in Constantinople, whose leaders struggl… read more

Similar categories in William Havelock's The Last Dying Light book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • medieval
  • historical fiction
Cover of Sword of Vengeance (The Saxon Warrior, #4) by Peter  Gibbons

8. Sword of Vengeance (The Saxon Warrior, #4)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.54

Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition

Pre-order the brand new instalment in Peter Gibbons' thrilling Saxon Warrior Series! In the afterma… read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's Sword of Vengeance (The Saxon Warrior, #4) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • war
  • historical fiction
Cover of Revenge of the Betrayer (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #7) by Peter  Gibbons

9. Revenge of the Betrayer (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #7)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.60

Format: 335 pages, Kindle Edition

If you like Bernard Cornwell, David Gemmell, John Gwynne and Conn Iggulden you will love this Vikin… read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's Revenge of the Betrayer (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #7) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • historical fiction
Cover of To Kill a King (Master of War #8) by David Gilman

10. To Kill a King (Master of War #8)

By: David Gilman

4.71

Format: 458 pages, Kindle Edition

The eighth gripping adventure in David Gilman's critically acclaimed Master of War series set in fo… read more

Similar categories in David Gilman's To Kill a King (Master of War #8) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • historical fiction
Cover of The Raven and the Nine (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #6) by Peter  Gibbons

11. The Raven and the Nine (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #6)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.49

Format: 344 pages, Kindle Edition

879 AD, Norway. Halvdan , son of Ragnar Lothbrok and King of Dublin, is locked in a savage war with… read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's The Raven and the Nine (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #6) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of The Lost Viking (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #8) by Peter  Gibbons

12. The Lost Viking (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #8)

By: Peter Gibbons

4.63

Format: 336 pages, Kindle Edition

If you like Bernard Cornwell, David Gemmell, John Gwynne and Conn Iggulden you will love this Vikin… read more

Similar categories in Peter Gibbons's The Lost Viking (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #8) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • historical fiction
Cover of Son of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #1) by M.J. Porter

13. Son of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #1)

By: M.J. Porter

4.22

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

The start of a brand new series from bestselling author MJ Porter. Tamworth, Mercia AD825. … read more

Similar categories in M.J. Porter's Son of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • anglo saxon
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
Cover of By the Unholy Hand (Executioner Knights, #1) by Kathryn Le Veque

14. By the Unholy Hand (Executioner Knights, #1)

By: Kathryn Le Veque

4.42

Format: 335 pages, Kindle Edition

Spies. Killers. Gentleman knights. Medieval England is about to face the Unholy Trinity. You read … read more

Similar categories in Kathryn Le Veque's By the Unholy Hand (Executioner Knights, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • audiobook
Cover of The Lady of the Tower (The Lydiard Chronicles, #1) by Elizabeth St. John

15. The Lady of the Tower (The Lydiard Chronicles, #1)

By: Elizabeth St. John

4.18

Format: 395 pages, Kindle Edition

Alternate-cover edition for ASIN B01B8NL7FO can be found here London, 1609. When Lucy St.John,… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth St. John's The Lady of the Tower (The Lydiard Chronicles, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • audiobook
Cover of Thor's Revenge (Charlemagne's Cross #3) by Donovan Cook

16. Thor's Revenge (Charlemagne's Cross #3)

By: Donovan Cook

4.35

Format: 322 pages, Kindle Edition

A kingdom without a crown. A boy forsaken by his God. A warrior bent on revenge. After the bloody B… read more

Similar categories in Donovan Cook's Thor's Revenge (Charlemagne's Cross #3) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical fiction
Cover of Lady, in Waiting (The Tudor Court #3) by Karen Heenan

17. Lady, in Waiting (The Tudor Court #3)

By: Karen Heenan

4.36

Format: 454 pages, Kindle Edition

She serves the queen. Her husband serves the court. How can they be so far apart? Margaery Pre… read more

Similar categories in Karen Heenan's Lady, in Waiting (The Tudor Court #3) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical fiction
Cover of Second Son (Second Son Chronicles #1) by Pamela   Taylor

18. Second Son (Second Son Chronicles #1)

By: Pamela Taylor

4.27

Format: 179 pages, Kindle Edition

Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07DPVC1JC. It is the dawn of the Renaissance,… read more

Similar categories in Pamela Taylor's Second Son (Second Son Chronicles #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • fantasy
Cover of A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) by Matthew Harffy

19. A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

By: Matthew Harffy

4.34

Format: 498 pages, Kindle Edition

Lindisfarne, AD793. The life of a novice monk will be changed forever when the Vikings attack in a … read more

Similar categories in Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • british literature
  • historical
  • anglo saxon
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • action
  • medieval
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Shadow of the Hawk (Master of War #7) by David Gilman

20. Shadow of the Hawk (Master of War #7)

By: David Gilman

4.60

Format: 538 pages, Kindle Edition

Winter, 1364. The King is dead. Defeated on the field of Poitiers, Jean Le Bon, King of France,… read more

Similar categories in David Gilman's Shadow of the Hawk (Master of War #7) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Viper's Blood (Master of War #4) by David Gilman

21. Viper's Blood (Master of War #4)

By: David Gilman

4.53

Format: 563 pages, Kindle Edition

PRE-ORDER THE NEW MASTER OF WAR NOVEL BY DAVID GILMAN, TO KILL A KING – COMING IN FEBRUARY 2024'A g… read more

Similar categories in David Gilman's Viper's Blood (Master of War #4) book and Matthew Harffy's A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1)

  • historical
  • war
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • audiobook

11 Top fiction books like A Time for Swords (A Time for Swords, #1) by Matthew Harffy

Transform Your Habits

The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles, #1)

Bernard Cornwell

4.26

Transform Your Habits

Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3)

Peter Gibbons

4.53

Transform Your Habits

Storm of War (The Saxon Warrior, #2)

Peter Gibbons

4.45

Transform Your Habits

The Raven and the Nine (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga, #6)

Peter Gibbons

4.49

View all the books

6 Top fiction books like Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3) by Peter Gibbons

Transform Your Habits

Brothers of the Sword (The Saxon Warrior, #3)

Peter Gibbons

4.53

Transform Your Habits

A Day of Reckoning (A Time for Swords 3)

Matthew Harffy

4.36

Transform Your Habits

Odin's Betrayal (Charlemagne's Cross #1)

Donovan Cook

4.28

Transform Your Habits

Protector of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #5)

M.J. Porter

4.39

View all the books

Never miss a story from us, get weekly updates in your inbox.