Costume (Period) Romance Pathfinder

(Houston Cole Library)

Notes: Although it itself can be divided into subgenres, the "costume" or "period" romance nearly always has a historical setting, usually from the 16th through the 19th centuries.  The degree of historical accuracy may vary from near exactitude to a strong element of fantasy. This is by far the most numerous type of romance novel and is the type most people think of when they consider the genre "romance."

Auel, Jean M.  THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR.  New York: Crown, 1980.  (PS3551.U36C43/1980)

Auel, Jean M.  THE MAMOTH HUNTERS.  New York: Crown, 1985.  (PS3551.U36M3/1985)

Auel, Jean M.  THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE.  New York: Crown, 1990.  (PS3551.U36P57/1990)

Auel, Jean M.  THE VALLEY OF HORSES.  New York: Crown, 1982.  (PS3551.U36V3/1982)

Caldwell, Taylor.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PS3505.A364)

Cartland, Barbara.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PR6005.A765)

Costain, Thomas B.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PS3505.O818)

Gibbs, Mary Ann.  A MOST ROMANTIC CITY.  New York: Mason/Charter, 1976.  (PZ4.G44Mo3)

Heyer, Georgette.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PZ3.H514)

Holt, Victoria.  THE INDIA FAN.  New York: Doubleday, 1988.  (PR6015. I3I5/1988)

Holt, Victoria.  THE LANDOWER LEGACY.  Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1984.  (PR6015.I3L3/1984)

Lofts, Norah.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PR6023.O35)

Seton, Anya.  Library owns many titles.  (SEE PS3537.E787)
 

Revised 04/01: HDN