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Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley

Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley Reading Order

5 series ยท 39 books

Valerie Anand, also known as Fiona Buckley, is a British writer celebrated for her historical fiction and mystery novels. Her extensive body of work includes 39 titles across five series, most notably the compelling "Ursula Blanchard" mysteries and the sweeping "Bridges Over Time" saga, exploring England's royal heritage. Active from 1977 to 2024, Anand continues to captivate readers with her richly detailed narratives set in various historical contexts.

Bridges Over Time Series

Complete

6 books (1990โ€“2017)

Start with The Proud Villeins, the first of 6 books in the Bridges Over Time series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Proud Villeins
The Proud Villeins
2
Cover of The Ruthless Yeomen
The Ruthless Yeomen
3
Cover of Women of Ashdon
Women of Ashdon
4
Cover of The Faithful Lovers
The Faithful Lovers
5
Cover of The Cherished Wives
The Cherished Wives
6
Cover of The Dowerless Sisters
The Dowerless Sisters

Exmoor Saga Series

Complete

2 books (2007โ€“2008)

Start with The House Of Lanyon and read in order.

#Title
1
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The House Of Lanyon
2
Cover of The House of Allerbrook
The House of Allerbrook

Norman Quartet Series

Complete

4 books (1977โ€“1988)

Start with Gildenford, the first of 4 books in the Norman Quartet series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Norman Pretender
The Norman Pretender
3
Cover of The Disputed Crown
The Disputed Crown
4
Cover of King of the Wood
King of the Wood

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1984โ€“2016)

Start with To a Native Shore, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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To a Native Shore
2
Cover of Crown of Roses
Crown of Roses
3
West of Sunset
4
Late Harvest(As: Fiona Buckley)

Ursula Blanchard Series

Ongoing

23 books (1997โ€“2024)

Start with The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen, the first of 23 books in the Ursula Blanchard series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen
The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen
2
The Doublet Affair
3
Queen's Ransom
4
To Ruin a Queen
5
Queen of Ambition
6
Cover of A Pawn for a Queen
A Pawn for a Queen
7
The Fugitive Queen
8
Cover of The Siren Queen
The Siren Queen
9
Queen Without a Crown
10
Queen's Bounty
11
A Rescue for a Queen
12
A Traitor's Tears
13
A Perilous Alliance
14
The Heretic's Creed
15
A Deadly Betrothal
16
The Reluctant Assassin
17
A Web of Silk
18
Cover of The Scent of Danger
The Scent of Danger
19
Cover of Forest of Secrets
Forest of Secrets
20
Cover of Golden Cargoes
Golden Cargoes
21
Cover of Shadow of Spain
Shadow of Spain
22
Cover of The Net of Steel
The Net of Steel
23
To Seize a Queen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley written?
Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley has written 39 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley series?
Here are the first books in Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley's series: Bridges Over Time: The Proud Villeins; Exmoor Saga: The House Of Lanyon; Norman Quartet: Gildenford; Ursula Blanchard: The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen.
What order should I read Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley's books?
We recommend reading Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley still writing new books?
Yes, Valerie Anand/Fiona Buckley has 1 ongoing series: Ursula Blanchard.

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