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Elizabeth Chadwick

Elizabeth Chadwick Reading Order

7 series · 32 books · Born 1957

Historical Fiction

Elizabeth Chadwick is a British historical fiction author renowned for bringing medieval England and France to vivid life through meticulously researched novels spanning from the 12th century onward. Her prolific career includes over thirty books organized across multiple series, with her William Marshal novels among her most celebrated works, alongside compelling series centered on Eleanor of Aquitaine, the FitzWarin family, and other historical figures. Chadwick's deep passion for historical storytelling, which began in childhood and crystallized when she started writing at fifteen, has established her as a leading voice in the genre for readers seeking richly detailed portraits of real and imagined medieval characters.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2023)

Start this series with Loves Me, Loves Me Not

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Loves Me, Loves Me Not
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Historical Stories of Exile
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Eleanor of Aquitaine Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2016)

Start with The Summer Queen and read in order.

Start this series with The Summer Queen

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The Summer Queen
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Winter Crown
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Autumn Throne
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

FitzWarin Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2004)

Start with Lords of the White Castle / The Outlaw Knight and read in order.

Start this series with Lords of the White Castle / The Outlaw Knight

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Lords of the White Castle / The Outlaw Knight
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Shadows and Strongholds
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jeanette of Kent Duology Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2026)

Start with The Royal Rebel and read in order.

Start this series with The Royal Rebel

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1
The Royal Rebel
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Crownless Queen
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

13 books (1993–2023)

Start with Daughters of the Grail / Children of Destiny, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Daughters of the Grail / Children of Destiny

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1
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Daughters of the Grail / Children of Destiny
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Shields of Pride
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
First Knight
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Conquest
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Champion
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Love Knot
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Marsh King's Daughter
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Winter Mantle
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Falcons of Montabard
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Lady of the English
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Irish Princess
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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A Marriage of Lions
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The King's Jewel
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wild Hunt Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (1990–2020)

Start with The Wild Hunt, the first of 4 books in the Wild Hunt Trilogy series.

Start this series with The Wild Hunt

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1
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The Wild Hunt
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Running Vixen
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Leopard Unleashed
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Coming of the Wolf
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

William Marshal Series

Complete

6 books (2005–2018)

Start with The Greatest Knight, the first of 6 books in the William Marshal series.

Start this series with The Greatest Knight

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1
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The Greatest Knight
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Scarlet Lion
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Place Beyond Courage
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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For the King's Favor / The Time of Singing
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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To Defy a King
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Templar Silks
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Chadwick written?
Elizabeth Chadwick has written 32 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Elizabeth Chadwick series?
Here are the first books in Elizabeth Chadwick's series: Anthologies: Loves Me, Loves Me Not; Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Summer Queen; FitzWarin: Lords of the White Castle / The Outlaw Knight; Jeanette of Kent Duology: The Royal Rebel; Wild Hunt Trilogy: The Wild Hunt.
What order should I read Elizabeth Chadwick's books?
We recommend reading Elizabeth Chadwick's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Elizabeth Chadwick still writing new books?
Yes, Elizabeth Chadwick has 1 ongoing series: Jeanette of Kent Duology.

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