Sharon Kay Penman Reading Order
5 series · 15 books
Sharon Kay Penman was an acclaimed American historical novelist whose career spanned from 1982 to 2020. Renowned for her richly detailed storytelling, she created 15 books across five series, including the much-admired Plantagenets and the Welsh Princes Trilogy. Her notable work, The Queen's Man, marked her entry into medieval mysteries and earned recognition as a finalist for the Best First Mystery Edgar Award.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dangerous Women 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plantagenets Series
Complete5 books (1994–2014)
Start with When Christ and His Saints Slept, the first of 5 books in the Plantagenets series.
Queen's Man Series
Complete4 books (1996–2005)
Start with The Queen's Man, the first of 4 books in the Queen's Man series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1982–2020)
Start with The Sunne in Splendour and read in order.
Welsh Princes Series
Complete3 books (1985–1991)
Start with Here be Dragons and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sharon Kay Penman written?
- Sharon Kay Penman has written 15 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Sharon Kay Penman series?
- Here are the first books in Sharon Kay Penman's series: Plantagenets: When Christ and His Saints Slept; Queen's Man: The Queen's Man; Welsh Princes: Here be Dragons.
- What order should I read Sharon Kay Penman's books?
- We recommend reading Sharon Kay Penman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sharon Kay Penman's series complete?
- Sharon Kay Penman has 5 completed series.