Roberta Gellis

Roberta Leah Jacobs Gellis (27 September 1927,[1] 6 May 2016[2]) is an American writer of historical fiction, historical romance, and fantasy.[3] She holds master's degrees in both biochemistry and medieval literature.[4]

Many major writers of historical romance cite her as an important influence.[5] She has collaborated with Mercedes Lackey on historical-fantasy fiction.

Biography


By Gellis and Mercedes Lackey

Gellis and Mercedes Lackey wrote four prequels in the Baen Books series "Serrated Edge", whose first four novels Lackey co-wrote with others from 1992 to 1994.[6] These are Gellis's works most widely held in WorldCat libraries.[7]

Pseudonymous books

Gellis wrote books published under at least three pseudonyms.[1]

Fantasy and science fiction

Greek mythology

Medieval books

The Royal Dynasty series

The Roselynde Chronicles

Tales of Jernaeve

Napoleonic era

Mysteries

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

Featuring Lucrezia Borgia:

Other

References


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