Joanna Hickson Reading Order
4 series · 8 books
Joanna Hickson is an English author who brings decades of broadcast journalism experience to richly researched historical fiction spanning medieval and Tudor England. Her career at the BBC as a presenter and producer of news and arts programming shaped her meticulous approach to storytelling, evident in series like The House of Seymour and Catherine de Valois, which center on the lives of women at the heart of English royal courts. Her work across eight novels explores the agency and complexity of historical figures often relegated to footnotes, blending fiction with the narrative precision of her journalism background.
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Catherine de Valois Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
This two-book historical fiction series by Joanna Hickson follows the life of Catherine de Valois across the early 15th century. The Agincourt Bride was published in 2013, followed by The Tudor Bride in 2014, completing the series. Read the books in publication order to experience the full narrative arc of Catherine's remarkable life during a transformative period in English and French history.
Start with The Agincourt Bride and read in order.
Start this series with The Agincourt Bride
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Agincourt Bride |
| 2 |  The Tudor Bride |
Queens of the Tower Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Joanna Hickson's Queens of the Tower is a two-book historical fiction series published between 2020 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lady of the Ravens followed by The Queen's Lady. While the series appears to be complete, readers should follow the books in the order they were released to experience the intended narrative progression.
Start with The Lady of the Ravens and read in order.
Start this series with The Lady of the Ravens
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Lady of the Ravens |
| 2 | The Queen’s Lady |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2014–2018)
Joanna Hickson's historical fiction series comprises four standalone novels published between 2014 and 2018, exploring pivotal figures and moments in English history. While each novel can be read independently, they are best enjoyed in publication order beginning with Red Rose, White Rose. The complete series includes Red Rose, White Rose, First of the Tudors, and The Tudor Crown, offering interconnected perspectives on the Tudor era and the events that shaped it.
Start with Red Rose, White Rose and read in order.
Start this series with Red Rose, White Rose
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Red Rose, White Rose |
| 2 |  First of the Tudors |
| 3 |  The Tudor Crown |
The House of Seymour Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The House of Seymour |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joanna Hickson written?
- Joanna Hickson has written 8 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Joanna Hickson series?
- Here are the first books in Joanna Hickson's series: Catherine de Valois: The Agincourt Bride; Queens of the Tower: The Lady of the Ravens.
- What order should I read Joanna Hickson's books?
- We recommend reading Joanna Hickson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joanna Hickson's series complete?
- Joanna Hickson has 3 completed series.