Kate Sedley Reading Order
3 series · 54 books · Born 30 July 1926
Kate Sedley, the pen name of Brenda Margaret Lilian Clarke, was an accomplished English author known for her captivating historical novels. Over her prolific career from 1967 to 2013, she penned 54 books across three series, including the notable "In The Shadow Of The Throne" and "Roger The Chapman," as well as several standalone works. Sedley's writing is celebrated for its rich detail and immersive storytelling, making her a standout figure in the genre.
In The Shadow Of The Throne Series
Complete2 books (1967–1970)
Start with Richmond and Elizabeth and read in order.
Roger The Chapman Series
Complete22 books (1991–2013)
Start with Death and the Chapman, the first of 22 books in the Roger The Chapman series.
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| 1 |  Death and the Chapman 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Plymouth Cloak 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Hanged Man / The Weaver's Tale 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Holy Innocents 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Eve of Saint Hyacinth 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Wicked Winter 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Brothers of Glastonbury 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Weaver's Inheritance 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Saint John's Fern 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Goldsmith's Daughter 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Lammas Feast 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Nine Men Dancing 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Midsummer Rose 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Burgundian's Tale 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Prodigal Son 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Three Kings of Cologne 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Green Man 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Dance of Death 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Wheel of Fate 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Midsummer Crown 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Tintern Treasure 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Christmas Wassail 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete30 books (1969–1999)
Start with The Kingmaker / Last of the Barons(As: Brenda Honeyman), the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Kingmaker / Last of the Barons(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Brother Bedford(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Good Duke Humphrey(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | King's Minions(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Queen and Mortimer(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Edward, The Warrior(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  All the King's Sons(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Golden Griffin(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  At the King's Court(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Macbeth, King of Scots(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The King's Tale(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Emma the Queen(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Glass Island(By: Brenda Clarke) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  For King and Country 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Harold of the English(As: Brenda Honeyman) 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Lofty Banners(By: Brenda Clarke) 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Far Morning(By: Brenda Clarke) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  All Through The Day(By: Brenda Clarke) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Three Women(By: Brenda Clarke) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Winter Landscape(By: Brenda Clarke) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Under Heaven(By: Brenda Clarke) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Equal Chance(By: Brenda Clarke) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Riches of the Heart(By: Brenda Clarke) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Beyond the World(By: Brenda Clarke) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Sisters and Lovers(By: Brenda Clarke) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  A Durable Fire(By: Brenda Clarke) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  A Rose in May(By: Brenda Clarke) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Sweet Auburn(By: Brenda Clarke) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Richard Plantagenet(By: Brenda Clarke) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  A Royal Alliance(By: Brenda Clarke) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kate Sedley written?
- Kate Sedley has written 54 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Kate Sedley series?
- Here are the first books in Kate Sedley's series: In The Shadow Of The Throne: Richmond and Elizabeth; Roger The Chapman: Death and the Chapman.
- What order should I read Kate Sedley's books?
- We recommend reading Kate Sedley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Kate Sedley's series complete?
- Kate Sedley has 3 completed series.