Medieval Fiction Brought to Life

Welcome to the world of Rachel Elwiss Joyce, where the past comes alive through richly-woven tales of power, passion, and peril.

Set against the backdrop of real historical events, Rachel’s stories blend historical accuracy with unforgettable characters - courageous women, conflicted men, and the shifting loyalties that shaped kingdoms.

Whether you’re drawn to courtly intrigue, battlefield drama, or timeless love, you’re in the right place.

What readers are saying

“Thank you for a wonderful read. Love, war, and family drama in the twelfth century—their lives so like ours but also so different. A fascinating, riveting story”

“Rachel’s novels are truly transportative. I really felt like a medieval noblewoman in medieval England”

Unforgettable Story-telling. Unforgettable Characters.

The Third Crusade
Medieval stone castle with multiple towers and battlements surrounded by a moat, with reflections in the water, under a partly cloudy sky.
A medieval castle courtyard with a theatrical performance on a stage, an audience in period clothing watching, and soldiers or guards in the foreground.
A medieval illustration showing a knight on a castle tower shooting an arrow, with two knights on horseback riding away from the castle.
An aerial view of a medieval castle with four round towers, situated on a grassy hilltop during sunset, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage and a vast landscape extending to the horizon.
A person dressed as a knight in armor, riding a horse draped in a red and black cloth, near a body of water.
A person dressed as a medieval knight on a white horse in a grassy field, holding a flag with a red banner and a shield emblem, with a chalkboard and stone wall in the background.
Medieval soldiers or knights, wearing helmets, chainmail, and padded armour, holding shields, outdoors.
A knight in medieval armour, holding a sword and shield, with the face obscured by a helmet and chainmail, in a black and white studio portrait.
A medieval woman standing outdoors during sunset, holding a small bouquet of wildflowers, with her eyes closed and face turned slightly upward, surrounded by trees and warm, golden sunlight.
Medieval knights engage in sword combat on grassy terrain, one holding a round shield and the other wielding a sword and shield.
Gothic cathedral ceiling with pointed arches and ribbed vaults, illuminated with soft light highlighting the architectural details.
Medieval historic building with stone arches and columns, a stained glass window, and some old remnants of paint and wallpaper on the walls.
A religious painting depicting Saint Hugh of Avalon, Bishop of Lincoln in elaborate robes and a mitre, holding a staff and a gold vessel with a small child emerging from it, standing next to a large white crane.
A woman wearing a black hooded cloak, corset, and leather gloves, holding a sword with a detailed hilt, with a scar on her face and dark makeup, in a dimly lit environment.
A medieval woman walking on a dirt path in front of a stone castle, wearing a long brown coat over a rust-coloured dress and brown boots.
A peregrine falcon perched on a rocky surface, with its head turned slightly to the side, showcasing its sharp beak and dark eyes, with a blurred natural background.
A bird of prey being used for falconry, perched on a falconer's gloved hand. The bird has a speckled chest, brown and black wings, and is set against a blurred outdoor background.
Medieval illustration of a scene where two knights, one in blue and the other in orange, are engaged in combat near a castle. The blue knight is on a ladder reaching toward the castle, while the orange knight is on top of the ladder. The scene includ