Mary Gentle

Mary Gentle is one of the world's most acclaimed writers of fantasy and science fiction; ASH, the largest single fantasy work ever – longer even than THE LORD OF THE RINGS – combines the authentic details of Bernard Cornwell and the magical storytelling of Terry Goodkind.
Mary has a number of academic degrees, including an MA in War Studies, and has hands-on experience of sword-fighting and armour, amongst many other useful talents.
She lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
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Books by Mary Gentle
Series by Mary Gentle
The First History (3 books)
Orthe (3 books)
White Crow (4 books)
The Weerde (2 books)
Speculative Fiction Books
The Landing
2026 | science fiction | Release date 2026
Black Opera
2012 | fantasy, alternate history
Cartomancy
2004 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories
1610: A Sundial in a Grave
2003 | fantasy, alternate history
Ash: A Secret History (The First History)
2000 | science fiction, fantasy, bsfa award, alternate history
Grunts!
1992 | fantasy
Scholars and Soldiers
1989 | fantasy, short stories
A Hawk in Silver
1977 | fantasy, young adult