Books like A proud taste for scarlet and Miniver by E. L. Konigsburg
Set in the medieval courts of France and England, this biography‑style novel brings Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine to life. Through her own voice and that of close friends and advisers, readers learn how Eleanor’s political acumen, love affairs and strategic marriages influenced the kingdoms of her time. Ideal for young readers, the book blends fact with engaging narrative to explore themes of power, loyalty, and the roles of women in history.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: E. L. Konigsburg
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for A proud taste for scarlet and Miniver by E. L. Konigsburg are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to A proud taste for scarlet and Miniver (17 similar books)
Mark Twain’s classic novel follows the first-person narration of Huckleberry "Huck" Finn as he journeyes down the Mississippi River in 19th‑century America, exploring adventure, friendship and the era’s social issues.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young orphan girl from Canada makes her way to a Prince Edward Island farm and becomes a cherished member of a family there, all while proving she has a talent for making friends and learning languages.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A lonely orphan girl on the Yorkshire moors befriends a disabled cousin and unlocks the secrets of a hidden garden.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Edith Grossman's acclaimed English translation of Miguel de Cervantes’ classic "Don Quixote" brings the famed knight-errant and his loyal squire Sancho Panza to life in 16th‑century Spain.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A war novel that follows Union private Henry Fleming as he confronts fear and shame after fleeing battle, seeking a symbolic "red badge of courage" and ultimately taking on the role of standard-bearer.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A sixth‑grade misfit named Hero uncovers a precious diamond hidden in her new home and a mysterious neighbor, while navigating the attention of the popular boy in school.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young woman discovers true love, forgiveness, healing, and restoration through faith in Christ after enduring hardships, neglect, loss, and divorce.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A lyrical collection of vignettes that portrait the gentle world of a donkey named Platero and the childhood memories of Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A tale of manners and expectations in the city versus the countryside, exploring the clash between Polly and her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A story of bravery and friendship, told through the eyes of a dog rescuing his human family from danger.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Set in 1960s East Anglia, a disaffected boarding‑school boy becomes obsessed with a lone, seaside neighbor, weaving a tale of friendship, isolation and coming of age.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young Jewish girl chronicles her life in pre‑war Vienna, detailing the friendship that keeps her alive as persecution rises.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A sixteen‑year‑old boy’s life is turned upside down when he is whisked away to live with his cool, eccentric aunt and her two brothers in the crumbling house of Flambards, where he discovers a love of horses and a search for belonging.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Victorian‑inspired history, Lady Grace Cavendish, Queen Elizabeth I’s closest maid, uncovers a counterfeit plot after a dead man’s discovery at the frosty Thames. She must untangle a web of intrigue before the Queen’s temper destroys them all.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Set in 600 AD northern Britain, *The Shining Company* follows Prosper as he joins a 300‑strong band of rival royal sons fighting the Saxons in the historic Battle of Catterick.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Two fifth‑grade girls, one the first African‑American student in their suburb, spend a summer dreaming of magic as apprentice witches, blending friendship, imagination, and the thrill of discovering their own powers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Minivers by E. L. KonigsburgScarlet Fever by Daphne Du Maurier
Minerva Clark Gives You the Bird by Karen Karbo
The Miniver Rose by E. L. Konigsburg
The Scarlet Searcher by Kate Thompson
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!