Ford, John M. The Dragon Waiting: A Masque of History
Divergence: 331 CE
What if: Byzantine emperor Julian mandated religious tolerance in the empire and Justinian had time to consolidate his gains. Also, magic works.
Summary: A Welsh mage, Florentine doctor, German vampire and Greek mercenary become involved in England's Richard III's struggle for power.
Published: Simon & Schuster/Timescape 1983 (0671475525); SFBC 1984; Avon 1985 (0380698870BUY); Gollancz 2002 (0575073780BUY); and Tor 2020 (1250269016BUY).
Awards: Winner: 1984 World Fantasy Award for best novel.

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