Philippa Gregory Reading Order

2 books (2016–2020)

This complete two-book anthology series by Philippa Gregory was published between 2016 and 2020. The Anniversary came first, followed by The Women Writers' Handbook, and both should be read in publication order. The collection spans historical fiction and literary genres, blending Gregory's characteristic storytelling with her interest in women's narratives across time periods.

Start with The Anniversary and read in order.

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1	The Anniversary 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Women Writers' Handbook 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1999–1999)

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1	A Pirate Story 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2009–2014)

This complete historical fiction series by Philippa Gregory comprises six books published between 2009 and 2014, best read in publication order starting with The White Queen. The novels follow interconnected female perspectives during England's Wars of the Roses, with each installment exploring different women's experiences across this tumultuous period. Readers should begin with The White Queen and proceed through The Red Queen, The Lady of the Rivers, The Kingmaker's Daughter, The White Princess, and conclude with The King's Curse to fully appreciate the interwoven narratives and family connections that drive the series.

Start with The White Queen, the first of 6 books in the Cousins' War series.

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1	The White Queen 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Red Queen 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Lady of the Rivers 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Kingmaker's Daughter 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The White Princess 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The King's Curse 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2022)

This three-book historical fiction series by Philippa Gregory spans from 2019 to 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Tidelands. The series appears to be complete, with all three installments now available: Tidelands, Dark Tides, and Dawnlands. Gregory's signature blend of historical detail and literary storytelling defines this saga set across multiple time periods and locations.

Start with Tidelands and read in order.

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1	Tidelands 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Tides 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dawnlands 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2024)

Philippa Gregory's non-fiction series comprises two books published between 2011 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Begin with The Women of the Cousins' War before moving to Normal Women, as these works should be read in publication order. The series explores real historical subjects that complement Gregory's broader body of work across historical and literary fiction.

Start with The Women of the Cousins' War and read in order.

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1	The Women of the Cousins' War 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Normal Women 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2018)

Philippa Gregory's Order of Darkness is a complete four-book historical fiction series published between 2012 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Changeling and continuing through Stormbringers, Fools' Gold, and Dark Tracks. This young adult series blends historical settings with darker themes across its full span.

Start with Changeling, the first of 4 books in the Order Of Darkness series.

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1	Changeling 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stormbringers 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fools' Gold 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Tracks 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2001–2025)

Philippa Gregory's Plantagenet and Tudor series comprises sixteen historical novels following the lives of women connected to English royalty across several centuries. Published between 2001 and 2025, the series remains ongoing with new entries still being released. Read in publication order beginning with The Other Boleyn Girl, each novel can largely stand alone while collectively offering interconnected perspectives on the reigns of various Tudor and Plantagenet monarchs. This sprawling saga weaves together the personal stories of queens, ladies-in-waiting, and noble women whose lives intersected with major historical events in medieval and early modern England.

Start with The Other Boleyn Girl, the first of 16 books in the Plantagenet and Tudor series.

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1	The Other Boleyn Girl 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Queen's Fool 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Virgin's Lover 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Constant Princess 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Boleyn Inheritance 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Other Queen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The White Queen 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Red Queen 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Lady of the Rivers 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Kingmaker's Daughter 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The White Princess 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The King's Curse 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Taming of the Queen 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Three Sisters, Three Queens 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Last Tudor 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Boleyn Traitor 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2000–2000)

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1	Bread and Chocolate 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1992–2026)

Philippa Gregory published eight standalone novels between 1992 and 2000, each exploring different time periods and characters within the historical fiction and literary fiction genres. The series comprises A Respectable Trade, Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre, The Wise Woman, Fallen Skies, Perfectly Correct, The Little House, Midlife Mischief, Zelda's Cut, and Royal Witch. Since each novel stands independently, readers can begin with any title, though publication order is recommended to experience Gregory's evolving narrative style across the decade. The series is complete with no additional volumes planned.

Start with A Respectable Trade, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	A Respectable Trade 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre / Alice Hartley's Happiness 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wise Woman 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fallen Skies 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Perfectly Correct 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Little House 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Midlife Mischief 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Zelda's Cut 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Royal Witch 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2021)

Philippa Gregory's The Princess Rules trilogy consists of three books published between 2020 and 2021, following publication order for reading. The series appears to be complete. These young adult historical fiction titles should be read sequentially beginning with The Princess Rules, followed by It's a Prince Thing and The Mammoth Adventure.

Start with The Princess Rules and read in order.

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1	The Princess Rules 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	It’s a Prince Thing 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mammoth Adventure 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1998–1999)

Philippa Gregory's Tradescant series consists of two complete historical novels published in 1998 and 1999, following publication order. The books, Earthly Joys and The Virgin Earth, are best read sequentially to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Earthly Joys and read in order.

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1	Earthly Joys 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Virgin Earth 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2001–2016)

Philippa Gregory's Tudor Court series comprises eight historical fiction novels published between 2001 and 2016, following the lives of women connected to the Tudor dynasty during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Other Boleyn Girl. Each novel offers a different perspective on key figures and events of the Tudor era, allowing readers to experience this transformative period through multiple viewpoints across the centuries.

Start with The Other Boleyn Girl, the first of 8 books in the Tudor Court series.

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1	The Other Boleyn Girl 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Queen's Fool 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Virgin's Lover 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Constant Princess 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Boleyn Inheritance 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Other Queen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Taming of the Queen 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Three Sisters, Three Queens 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1987–1990)

Philippa Gregory's Wideacre trilogy is a complete historical fiction series consisting of three books published between 1987 and 1990. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Wideacre, followed by The Favored Child and Meridon. This interconnected series spans multiple generations and is best experienced sequentially to fully appreciate the narrative arc connecting each installment.

Start with Wideacre and read in order.

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1	Wideacre 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Favored Child 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Meridon 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible