Barbara Hambly
Barbara Hambly
b. 28 August 195133
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Barbara Hambly (born August 28, 1951) is an American novelist and screenwriter within the genres of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She has a bestselling mystery series featuring a free man of color, a musician and physician, in New Orleans in the antebellum years. She als…
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What is Barbara Hambly best known for?
Barbara Hambly is widely recognized for her fantasy novels, particularly the Darwath series, which established her reputation in the genre. She also has a notable mystery series featuring Benjamin January, set in 19th-century New Orleans.
Does Barbara Hambly write under other names?
Barbara Hambly has also published some works under the pseudonym Barbara Hamilton, primarily for her historical mystery novels.
Where should a new reader start with Barbara Hambly's books?
New readers interested in fantasy might begin with "Dragonsbane," a standalone novel, or the first book in her Darwath series, "The Time of the Dark." For historical mysteries, "A Free Man of Color" is the starting point for her Benjamin January series.