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The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
A comic fantasy that drops a modern-day man into medieval England, where getting by takes more than he expected. It is a light, playful adventure from an author better known for very long epics.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2023
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 366
- Format
- Book 2 of 6 in Secret Projects
Read this if you want a funny, fast fantasy adventure that does not ask for a big commitment.
Skip this if you want the vast scale and depth of the author's longer fantasy epics.
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Quick answers about The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
- What is The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England about?
- A comic fantasy that drops a modern-day man into medieval England, where getting by takes more than he expected. It is a light, playful adventure from an author better known for very long epics.
- Who should read The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England?
- Read it if you want a funny, fast fantasy adventure that does not ask for a big commitment. Skip it if you want the vast scale and depth of the author's longer fantasy epics.
- How long and how fast is The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 366 pages, first published in 2023.
- Does The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Princess Bride, Good Omens, Tress of the Emerald Sea.
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