Alison Weir Reading Order
7 series · 59 books
Alison Weir is a prolific British author known for her captivating narratives focused on the lives of English royal women and their families. With 59 books spanning seven series, including notable works like Six Tudor Queens and England's Medieval Queens, her blend of history and fiction has earned her acclaim in the genre. Active from 1989 to 2026, Weir continues to illuminate the past through her insightful storytelling.
Elizabeth I Series
Complete2 books (2008–2014)
Start with The Lady Elizabeth and read in order.
England's Medieval Queens Series
Ongoing4 books (2017–2025)
Start with Queens of the Conquest, the first of 4 books in the England's Medieval Queens series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete19 books (1989–2018)
Start with Britain's Royal Families, the first of 19 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Britain's Royal Families 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Six Wives of Henry VIII 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Princes in the Tower 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Wars of the Roses 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Children of England / The Children of Henry VIII 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Life of Elizabeth I / Elizabeth the Queen 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Henry VIII: The King and His Court 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Isabella: She-Wolf of France, Queen of England 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Queen Isabella 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Katherine Swynford / Mistress of the Monarchy 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Lady in the Tower 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Mary Boleyn 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Ring and the Crown(With: Kate Williams,Sarah Gristwood,Tracy Borman) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Elizabeth of York 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Richard III and the Princes in the Tower 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Lost Tudor Princess 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Tudor Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing2 books (2010–2025)
Start with Traitors of the Tower and read in order.
Six Tudor Queens Series
Likely Complete19 books (2016–2021)
Start with Arthur: Prince of the Roses, the first of 19 books in the Six Tudor Queens series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Arthur: Prince of the Roses 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Six Tudor Queens 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Blackened Heart 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Tower is Full of Ghosts Today 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Chateau of Briis: A Lesson in Love 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Grandmother's Tale 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Unhappiest Lady in Christendom 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Curse of the Hungerfords 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The King's Painter 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen / The Tainted Queen 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Princess of Scotland 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | In This New Sepulchre 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Queen's Child 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Wicked Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2006–2026)
Start with Innocent Traitor, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Tudor Rose Series
Ongoing8 books (2022–2024)
Start with Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose, the first of 8 books in the Tudor Rose series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Firstborn 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Golden Prince 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The King's Pleasure 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Mary I: Queen of Sorrows 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Passionate Tudor 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The True and Terrible Tale of Perotine Massey 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alison Weir written?
- Alison Weir has written 59 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Alison Weir series?
- Here are the first books in Alison Weir's series: Elizabeth I: The Lady Elizabeth; England's Medieval Queens: Queens of the Conquest; Non-Fiction: Britain's Royal Families; Short Stories/Novellas: Traitors of the Tower; Six Tudor Queens: Arthur: Prince of the Roses.
- What order should I read Alison Weir's books?
- We recommend reading Alison Weir's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alison Weir still writing new books?
- Yes, Alison Weir has 4 ongoing series: England's Medieval Queens, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels, Tudor Rose.