Pierre Pevel biography

Pierre Pevel was born 1968 in France. One of the foremost writers of French science fiction and fantasy he received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for his novel Les Ombres de Wielstadt in 2002. Prior to becoming a full-time writer he was a scriptwriter and author of role-playing games.

Pevel's novels belong primarily within the alternate-history and historical-fantasy sub-genres, set in universes inspired by precise historical periods. One of his favourite authors is Michael Moorcook and he has cited Alexandre Dumas as a large influence on his writing.

"Well, actually, I would advise readers who aren’t familiar with my books to start by diving into The Cardinal’s Blades. And then invite them to read The Alchemist in the Shadows. And finally tackle the third volume in the trilogy, The Dragon Arcana: that’s the one nominated for the DGLA this year. But only if they enjoy historical fantasy, dragons and swashbuckling adventures. (But what am I saying? Doesn’t everyone enjoy historical fantasy, dragons and swashbuckling adventures?)"
Pierre Pevel in a sixty second interview with Gollancz

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