Historical M/M recommendations?

Patricia Highsmith?

The Catch Trap by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Given what I have learned about the personal life of this author, I emphatically withdraw my recommendation of this book.

The only thing that comes to mind right off the top of my head goes much further back, and that's The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough, which deals in part with Sulla's relationship with Metrobius.

Haven't read them, but what about the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon?

Snowball in Hell by Josh Lanyon 1940's I think

Charlie Cochrane is known for depression era stuff: http://charliecochrane.co.uk/index.html

Whistling in the Dark by Tamara Allen Little earlier than you want, I think, 1920's? 1915?

If you want to go earlier, I'd recommend Erastes, her stories are at the top of my list for historicals (and I don't like historicals LOL). Although her favorite of mine is set in the 60's Junction X (tissue handy for lots of nose blowing and tears).

Sorry to be dense, but what is M/M historical? Puma

Male/male romance with a historical angle.

Wisteria Vine said:

Haven't read them, but what about the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon?

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Lord Grey series is long before, in the 1840's. They are well written though but there isn't a lot of romance, really.

http://speakitsname.com/ should have some?

I"m going to port this to the bookclub, but I'll leave a link here for a day so people can follow.

I really liked False Colors by Alex Beecroft. It's set during the age of sail?..like Aubrey/Maturin

One book I really loved this year. 'Purly Gates' by Vastine Bondaurant. Set in California in the 1930s. Absolutely beautiful. Very atmospheric. Totally nailed the feel of the period.

I haven't read it, but NPR gave a really good review to As Meat Loves Salt a few months back -- I think it takes place during the 1800s during a war but don't quote me on that.

As Meat Loves Salt is one of my favorites. It is definitely set much earlier than the period--it takes place during Oliver Cromwell's seizing of England.

I would second Charlie Cochrane. I've mainly read her mystery series which starts prior to WW1 and proceeds through it. (The Cambridge Fellows Mysteries). I refer people to her all the time; she needs to start paying me commission.

I didn't see in the OP that romance was mentioned. So I would think any historical that centered on non-heterosexual men could be included. Altho I suppose since it was "M/M" one would assume there were two such men in the story and things might happen.

Also will second Snowball in Hell by Josh Lanyon. It is a mystery novella with romantic overtones. He told me recently that when the sequel comes out he may release the two together in one volumne--that's what I'm waiting for.

And again just check out the catalogue of my publisher--all historical m/m fiction. Mine are too early for you (both turn of last century, and the second not available until Sept. /shameless plug) but there are many other fine writers there. (They also published Junction X which I have not yet read but which is cleaning up on great reviews!)

And finally a personal recommendation, Wingmen, by Ensan Case, which is a reissue of a story written many years back, but it fits your period perfectly.

ETA: Ug, I loathed The Catch Trap. I can't NOT recommend it enough.

veinglory said:

http://speakitsname.com/ should have some?

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*click* *ticky* *click* Added to bookmarks...

Much earlier than requested, but The Persian Boy is excellent. Alexander the Great...

*perches in thread to check out the recommendations*

Kathe Koja's 'Under The Poppy' is set in a brothel in late 1800's Belgium...historical fiction isn't usually my thing but I really liked it.