Maurice Druon Reading Order
4 series · 13 books · Born 1918-04-23
Maurice Druon was a French novelist whose sweeping historical fiction established him as a major literary figure of the twentieth century. Best known for his monumental Accursed Kings series, a dramatic chronicle of medieval French royalty spanning generations, Druon brought meticulous research and cinematic storytelling to his exploration of power, ambition, and dynastic conflict. His career encompassed both richly detailed historical novels and works of non-fiction, earning him recognition as one of France's most respected writers and eventually leading to his presidency of the Académie Française.
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Accursed Kings Series
Complete7 books (1955–1977)
Maurice Druon's Accursed Kings is a complete historical fiction series comprising seven novels published between 1955 and 1977. The saga should be read in publication order, beginning with The Iron King and continuing through The Strangled Queen, The Poisoned Crown, The Royal Succession, The Lily and The Lion, The She-Wolf, and concluding with The King Without a Kingdom. This epic cycle explores the decline of the Capetian dynasty and the rise of the Valois in medieval France, weaving together royal intrigue, political ambition, and the curse that haunts the French throne.
Start with The Iron King, the first of 7 books in the Accursed Kings series.
Start this series with The Iron King
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Les Grandes Familles Series
Complete3 books (1948–1951)
Maurice Druon's Les Grandes Familles trilogy spans three books published between 1948 and 1951, completing a historical fiction narrative that should be read in publication order beginning with La fin des hommes, followed by La Chute des Corps and Rendez-vous aux enfers. This finished series explores the destinies of prominent families across a pivotal historical period through Druon's characteristic blend of historical detail and fictional storytelling.
Start with La fin des hommes and read in order.
Start this series with La fin des hommes
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Complete1 book (1964–1964)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1955–1957)
Maurice Druon published two standalone novels between 1955 and 1957: Ardent Infidels and Tistou. Both works are now complete and should be read in publication order. Druon's historical fiction and non-fiction background informs these novels, which explore compelling narratives grounded in historical settings.
Start with Ardent Infidels and read in order.
Start this series with Ardent Infidels
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maurice Druon written?
- Maurice Druon has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1948 to 1977.
- What is the first book in each Maurice Druon series?
- Here are the first books in Maurice Druon's series: Accursed Kings: The Iron King; Les Grandes Familles: La fin des hommes.
- What order should I read Maurice Druon's books?
- We recommend reading Maurice Druon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Maurice Druon's series complete?
- Maurice Druon has 4 completed series.