What are these things and why do I want to read them?

I want to read medieval historical fiction. Save me.

After searching 'Plantagenet' on Amazon, I was bombarded with sweeping tales of illegitamate daughters and kings' sisters longing for romance and adventure so hard Disney princesses would disown them. And you know what? I feel like torturing myself a bit: I actually want to read them.

I tend to not like female protagonists in medieval settings.They're always 'ahead of their time' and 'strong-willed', meaning I have to sit through a score of princesses trying to show up the royal guards and join the ranks of generally pig-headed soldiers who I could honestly care less about. No one thinks like women would have in the 1300s, 1400s, what have you, in the least bit.. All they do is but heads with authority and patriarchy and I do not give one damn about how feminist it is. I didn't come here for premature feminism via medieval Mary Sues. And yet...I am intrigued.

So I'm going to find a medieval historical fiction novel. I am going to read it. I will probably not enjoy it. And if I find one, you will probably hear no end to my opinions. But hey. That's why you read this blog anyway. Now if you'll excuse me, I will probably finish this NaNoWriMo in January at this rate and Richard II is not depressed enough to provide wordcount.