I bought herself the series, EG, and she demanded that i read them after her. I just about finished the first book and gave up after two pages of the second. I just cant get into the series or characters at all. I dont know why. Maybe I just dont like historical fiction.
Did you read any of the outlander series by Diana Gabbadon (a cross between historical fiction and time travel)? Can be a slog at times but you may enjoy them if you havent already read (seen as though you seem to enjoy that shoite! ;) ). I havent yet finished the series.