Alison Weir Reading Order

2 books (2008–2014)

Alison Weir's Elizabeth I series consists of two historical fiction novels published between 2008 and 2014. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lady Elizabeth followed by The Marriage Game. This finished series blends Weir's expertise in historical detail with fictional narrative to explore the life of England's legendary monarch.

Start with The Lady Elizabeth and read in order.

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1	The Lady Elizabeth 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Marriage Game 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2025)

Alison Weir's England's Medieval Queens series comprises four historical works examining the lives and legacies of England's consorts and queens from medieval times. Published between 2017 and 2025, the series includes Queens of the Conquest, Queens of the Crusades, Queens of the Age of Chivalry, and Queens at War, with more books planned. Each volume should be read in publication order to follow the chronological progression through England's medieval period. The series remains ongoing, offering readers both historical fiction and non-fiction perspectives on these influential royal women.

Start with Queens of the Conquest, the first of 4 books in the England's Medieval Queens series.

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1	Queens of the Conquest 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Queens of the Crusades 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Queens of the Age of Chivalry 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Queens at War 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1989–2018)

Alison Weir's complete series of 19 historical non-fiction works spans from 1989 to 2018, offering detailed examinations of British royalty and court history. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Britain's Royal Families and progressing through focused studies of individual monarchs, queens, and influential court figures such as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Each volume can stand alone as an independent historical account, though reading sequentially provides a comprehensive chronological perspective on British royal history. The final entry, The Ring and the Crown, is a collaborative work written with Kate Williams, Sarah Gristwood, and Tracy Borman.

Start with Britain's Royal Families, the first of 19 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Britain's Royal Families 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Six Wives of Henry VIII 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Princes in the Tower 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Wars of the Roses 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Children of England / The Children of Henry VIII 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Life of Elizabeth I / Elizabeth the Queen 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Henry VIII: The King and His Court 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Isabella: She-Wolf of France, Queen of England 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Queen Isabella 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Katherine Swynford / Mistress of the Monarchy 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Lady in the Tower 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Mary Boleyn 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Ring and the Crown(With: Kate Williams,Sarah Gristwood,Tracy Borman) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Elizabeth of York 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Richard III and the Princes in the Tower 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Lost Tudor Princess 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Tudor Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2026)

Alison Weir has written two historical fiction short stories and novellas published between 2010 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Traitors of the Tower followed by The Cardinal's Daughter. The series blends Weir's expertise in historical non-fiction with fictional storytelling.

Start with Traitors of the Tower and read in order.

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1	Traitors of the Tower 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Cardinal’s Daughter 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Haunting of Greys Court 2026

19 books (2016–2021)

The Six Tudor Queens series by Alison Weir comprises 19 historical fiction novels published between 2016 and 2021, following the lives and loves of Henry VIII and the women connected to the Tudor court. Each book explores the perspectives of key figures from this transformative period, with titles centered on specific queens, princesses, and notable women of the era. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Arthur: Prince of the Roses, and appears to be complete as of 2021. Weir blends her expertise in Tudor history with fictional narratives to bring these historical figures to life.

Start with Arthur: Prince of the Roses, the first of 19 books in the Six Tudor Queens series.

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1	Arthur: Prince of the Roses 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Six Tudor Queens 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Blackened Heart 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Tower is Full of Ghosts Today 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Chateau of Briis: A Lesson in Love 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Grandmother's Tale 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Unhappiest Lady in Christendom 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Curse of the Hungerfords 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The King's Painter 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen / The Tainted Queen 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Princess of Scotland 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	In This New Sepulchre 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Queen's Child 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Wicked Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2006–2026)

Alison Weir's Standalone Novels series comprises five historical fiction works published between 2006 and 2026, with the series currently ongoing. Each book functions as a complete standalone story, so readers can enjoy them in any order, though publication order is recommended for those who wish to follow the author's development. The series includes Innocent Traitor, Captive Queen, A Dangerous Inheritance, The Cardinal, and The Boleyn Secret.

Start with Innocent Traitor, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Innocent Traitor 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Captive Queen 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Dangerous Inheritance 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Cardinal 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Boleyn Secret 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2022–2024)

Alison Weir's Tudor Rose series comprises eight historical fiction novels published between 2022 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read in publication order, beginning with Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose and continuing through The True and Terrible Tale of Perotine Massey. The series blends Weir's expertise in Tudor history with fictional narratives exploring the lives and experiences of key figures from this transformative period in English history.

Start with Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose, the first of 8 books in the Tudor Rose series.

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1	Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Firstborn 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Golden Prince 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The King's Pleasure 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mary I: Queen of Sorrows 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Passionate Tudor 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The True and Terrible Tale of Perotine Massey 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible