Roberta Gellis

Roberta Gellis (born 1927) is an American writer of historical fiction, historical romance, and fantasy works.^[1] She holds masters degrees in both biochemistry and medieval literature.^[2]

Many major writers of historical romance cite her as an important influence.^[3] She has collaborated with Mercedes Lackey on historical fiction.

Biography

Fantasy and Science Fiction

• Offworld
• The Space Guardian
• Irish Magic (contributor)
• Irish Magic II (contributor)
• Overstars Mail
• This Scepter'd Isle
• Ill Met By Moonlight
• By Slanderous Tongues
• And Less Than Kind

Greek Mythology

• Dazzling Brightness
• Shimmering Splendor
• Enchanted Fire
• Bull God
• Thrice Bound

Medieval Books

• Knight's Honor
• Bond of Blood
• The Dragon and the Rose
• The Sword and the Swan
• The Rope Dancer
• Masques of Gold

The Royal Dynasty Series

• Siren Song
• Winter Song
• Fire Song
• A Silver Mirror

The Roselynde Chronicles

• Roselynde
• Alinor
• Joanna'
• Gilliane
• Rhiannon
• Sybelle
• Desiree

Tales of Jernaeve

• Tapestry of Dreams
• Fires of Winter

Napoleonic Era

• The English Heiress
• The Cornish Heiress
• The Kent Heiress
• Fortune's Bride
• A Woman's Estate

Mysteries

Historical mysteries featuring 12th-century madam-turned-amateur detective Magdalene la a Bâtarde:

• A Mortal Bane (1999)
• A Personal Devil (2001)
• Bone of Contention (2002)
• Chains of Folly (2006)

Featuring Lucrezia Borgia:

• Lucrezia Borgia and the Mother of Poisons (2003)

Other

• A Delicate Balance
• The Love Token pseudonym Priscilla Hamilton
• Sing Witch, Sing Death

References