Philippa Gregory Reading Order
13 series Β· 59 books Β· Born 9 January 1954
Philippa Gregory is a renowned British author celebrated for her historical fiction, particularly focused on the Plantagenet and Tudor eras. With an expansive portfolio that includes 59 books across 13 series like the Cousins' War and Order of Darkness, she has captivated readers with her vivid storytelling and complex characters. Active from 1987 to 2025, her most notable work, "The Other Boleyn Girl," has solidified her status in the literary world.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2016β2020)
Start with The Anniversary and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Anniversary 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Women Writers' Handbook 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (1999β1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Pirate Story 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Cousins' War Series
Complete6 books (2009β2014)
Start with The White Queen, the first of 6 books in the Cousins' War series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The White Queen 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Red Queen 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Lady of the Rivers 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Kingmaker's Daughter 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The White Princess 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The King's Curse 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Fairmile Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019β2022)
Start with Tidelands and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tidelands 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dark Tides 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dawnlands 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing2 books (2011β2024)
Start with The Women of the Cousins' War and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Women of the Cousins' War 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Normal Women 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Order Of Darkness Series
Complete4 books (2012β2018)
Start with Changeling, the first of 4 books in the Order Of Darkness series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Changeling 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Stormbringers 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Fools' Gold 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dark Tracks 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Plantagenet and Tudor Series
Ongoing16 books (2001β2025)
Start with The Other Boleyn Girl, the first of 16 books in the Plantagenet and Tudor series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Other Boleyn Girl 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Queen's Fool 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Virgin's Lover 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Constant Princess 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Boleyn Inheritance 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Other Queen 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The White Queen 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Red Queen 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Lady of the Rivers 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Kingmaker's Daughter 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The White Princess 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The King's Curse 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Taming of the Queen 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Three Sisters, Three Queens 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Last Tudor 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Boleyn Traitor 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bread and Chocolate 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1992β2000)
Start with A Respectable Trade, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Respectable Trade 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre / Alice Hartley's Happiness 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Wise Woman 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Fallen Skies 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Perfectly Correct 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Little House 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Midlife Mischief 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Zelda's Cut 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
The Princess Rules Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2021)
Start with The Princess Rules and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Princess Rules 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Itβs a Prince Thing 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Mammoth Adventure 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Tradescant Series
Complete2 books (1998β1999)
Start with Earthly Joys and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Earthly Joys 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Virgin Earth 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Tudor Court Series
Complete8 books (2001β2016)
Start with The Other Boleyn Girl, the first of 8 books in the Tudor Court series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Other Boleyn Girl 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Queen's Fool 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Virgin's Lover 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Constant Princess 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Boleyn Inheritance 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Other Queen 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Taming of the Queen 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Three Sisters, Three Queens 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Wideacre Series
Complete3 books (1987β1990)
Start with Wideacre and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wideacre 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Favored Child 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Meridon 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philippa Gregory written?
- Philippa Gregory has written 59 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Philippa Gregory series?
- Here are the first books in Philippa Gregory's series: Anthologies: The Anniversary; Cousins' War: The White Queen; Fairmile: Tidelands; Non-Fiction: The Women of the Cousins' War; Order Of Darkness: Changeling.
- What order should I read Philippa Gregory's books?
- We recommend reading Philippa Gregory's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Philippa Gregory still writing new books?
- Yes, Philippa Gregory has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Plantagenet and Tudor.

