Edward Rutherfurd Reading Order
2 series · 9 books
Edward Rutherfurd is an English novelist renowned for sweeping historical sagas that weave together multiple centuries of a single location's past. His breakthrough work, Sarum, established his signature approach of tracing interconnected family lines across vast time periods while anchoring the narrative to specific geographic settings. With nine books published between 1987 and 2020, including the Dublin Saga series, Rutherfurd has become a master of the multigenerational epic that transforms regional history into gripping literary entertainment.
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Dublin Saga Series
Complete2 books (2003–2004)
Edward Rutherfurd's Dublin Saga is a two-book historical fiction series published between 2003 and 2004. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with Dublin: Foundation (also titled The Princes of Ireland) and concluding with Ireland: Awakening (also titled The Rebels of Ireland). These novels trace the interconnected stories of Dublin and Ireland across centuries, weaving together the fates of multiple families against the backdrop of the nation's tumultuous history.
Start with Dublin: Foundation / The Princes of Ireland and read in order.
Start this series with Dublin: Foundation / The Princes of Ireland
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1987–2020)
Edward Rutherfurd's seven standalone historical novels span from 1987 to 2020 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Sarum. Each book explores the rich history of a major city or region—including Russka, London, The Forest, New York, Paris, and China—through interconnected family sagas across centuries. The series is complete and each novel can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in sequence offers a fuller appreciation of Rutherfurd's approach to sweeping historical narratives.
Start with Sarum, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Sarum
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Edward Rutherfurd written?
- Edward Rutherfurd has written 9 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Edward Rutherfurd series?
- Here are the first books in Edward Rutherfurd's series: Dublin Saga: Dublin: Foundation / The Princes of Ireland.
- What order should I read Edward Rutherfurd's books?
- We recommend reading Edward Rutherfurd's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Edward Rutherfurd's series complete?
- Edward Rutherfurd has 2 completed series.