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Historical FantasyHistorical Romance

The Chalice and the Blade

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  • 1997 first published
  • 450 pages
  • 3 editions
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Published in 1997, The Chalice and the Blade is a historical fantasy and historical romance novel by Glenna McReynolds. The story is set in Wales and Welsh Borders, England and Wales, in 1063–1284. Characters include Llewelyn ap Iorwerth (d. 1240).

5 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 450 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Wales
  • Welsh Borders, England and Wales

Era

  • 1063–1284

Characters

  • Llewelyn ap Iorwerth (d. 1240)

Subjects

  • Romance
  • Historical romance
  • Historical fantasy
  • Wales

Quick answers

Who wrote The Chalice and the Blade?

The Chalice and the Blade was written by Glenna McReynolds and first published in 1997.

What genre is The Chalice and the Blade?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Romance.

How long is The Chalice and the Blade?

The median edition has 450 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Chalice and the Blade?

Readers who like it often enjoy Scarlet (King Raven #2), Soulless and The Hollow Hills.

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