Barbara Leonie Picard

  • 5

    Catalog books

  • 3

    Works

  • 1987 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Barbara Leonie Picard’s fiction revisits medieval and Arthurian material with clear, steady storytelling. The Deceivers presents layered intrigue and moral testing, while Ransom for a Knight focuses on duty, ransom and the personal costs of chivalry. Her prose stays close to characters and the dilemmas they face.

These books emphasize human choices amid historical pressures: honor, loyalty and the price of violence recur as practical, emotionally grounded themes. Picard’s narratives move deliberately, favoring plain language and careful plotting that illuminate character motives and the social pressures shaping their fates.

Best Place To Start

The Deceivers

Janus Publishing Company • 1995 • standard commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Retellings of medieval and Arthurian tales • Lyrical, clear prose for young adults • Focus on honor, quests, and moral complexity

Genres and themes: Historical fiction • Arthurian legend • Coming-of-age • Moral dilemmas

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven medieval stories with thoughtful ethical questions.

Start with a medieval retelling that interests you and look for paperback editions of her Arthurian and knightly tales.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Deceivers

    Janus Publishing Company • 1995 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 208 pages.

  2. Ransom for a knight

    Paul Dry Books • 2008 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. One Is One (Nautilus)

    Paul Dry Books • 2006 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 285 pages.

  4. The Iliad

    Oxford Univ Pr • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 224 pages.

  5. The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer

    Holiday House • 1987 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1987 • 484 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Deceivers gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Ransom for a knight leans later in the catalog.
  • One Is One (Nautilus) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Deceivers.

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