"The Long Ships" is a historical fiction novel centering around the Viking era. The story follows the adventures of a young Viking named Red Orm who is kidnapped by other Vikings, becomes a slave, then a chieftain's henchman, a merchant, explorer, and a soldier. His adventures take him from his native Sweden to Spain, England, Denmark, and Ireland. The novel explores the political, religious, and cultural landscapes of the era, providing a detailed and engaging portrayal of the Viking world.

"The Manuscript Found in Saragossa" is a complex, multi-layered narrative that revolves around a young officer who discovers an ancient manuscript during the Napoleonic Wars. The manuscript contains a series of interwoven stories that span across time and space, featuring a range of characters including gypsies, bandits, and noblemen. These tales explore themes of philosophy, morality, and the supernatural, all while offering a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Spanish culture.

The book follows Lucas Corso, a book detective who is hired to authenticate a rare manuscript by Alexandre Dumas. As he delves into the investigation, he finds himself entangled in a mystery involving two other books: a rare edition of "The Three Musketeers" and a satanic text, "The Book of Nine Doors of the Kingdom of Shadows". The narrative becomes a complex puzzle as Corso uncovers connections between the books, while also dealing with a seductive woman who seems to have stepped out of a Dumas novel, a mysterious killer, and a group of bibliophiles obsessed with Dumas. The lines between fiction and reality blur as he gets closer to the truth.

"Curial e Güelfa" is a 15th-century romance novel written in Catalan, featuring an anonymous knight, Curial, who serves the Emperor of Rome. After falling in love with the beautiful Güelfa, he faces many challenges and adventures to prove his worthiness. However, he later discovers that Güelfa is already married to the Emperor. Despite the heartbreak, he remains loyal and serves the Emperor faithfully. The novel explores themes of chivalry, courtly love, and the conflict between duty and personal desires.

This novel is set during the Peninsular War and follows the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a British soldier who rises through the ranks due to his bravery and skill in battle. After a personal challenge leads to the capture of a French standard, an eagle, Sharpe must navigate the complexities of military politics, betrayal, and the harsh realities of war. Alongside his loyal men, Sharpe embarks on a daring mission that tests his leadership and combat abilities, aiming to secure a decisive victory for the British army against the backdrop of Spain's rugged landscape. This story combines historical detail with action-packed sequences, showcasing the harshness of war and the valor of those who fight.

The novel is a historical fantasy set during the reign of the last sultanate in the Iberian Peninsula. It follows the story of Fatima, a concubine in the royal court, and her friend Hassan, a mapmaker with the mystical ability to draw maps of places he's never seen and bend the shape of reality. When representatives of the Spanish Inquisition arrive to negotiate the sultan's surrender, they target Hassan for his abilities, seeing them as sorcery. Fearing for Hassan's life, Fatima helps him escape the palace. Together, they embark on a perilous journey in search of the mythical island of The Bird King, a place believed to be an earthly paradise. Along the way, they navigate the complexities of power, faith, and freedom while being pursued by forces determined to crush the last remnants of the Moorish empire.