Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! surprised me. First of all, it’s not fiction–at least, not exactly. It’s a series of brilliant, connected, historical, one-person monologues. 

Apparently, it came out of a research seminar that a library was doing for young people on middle age life. The final project was meant to be a play, but naturally, all the kids wanted a real part. So, Laura Amy Schlitz came up with this absolutely amazing collection. With these little monologues, each student got a chance to stand in the spotlight. And a whole fictional medieval village came to life.

Rarely have I seen history come alive quite so–well–dramatically. I imagine it would have been even better watching young people in costume perform the pieces.

Anyway, if you’re interested in historical fiction, or drama, or just want something with great characters that’s a little different, check out Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!