
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
Complete6 books (1990โ2017)
Start with The Proud Villeins, the first of 6 books in the Bridges Over Time series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Proud Villeins 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Ruthless Yeomen 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Women of Ashdon 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Faithful Lovers 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Cherished Wives 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Dowerless Sisters 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Exmoor Saga Series
Complete2 books (2007โ2008)
Start with The House Of Lanyon and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The House Of Lanyon 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The House of Allerbrook 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Norman Quartet Series
Complete4 books (1977โ1988)
Start with Gildenford, the first of 4 books in the Norman Quartet series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Gildenford 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Norman Pretender 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Disputed Crown 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | King of the Wood 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1984โ2016)
Start with To a Native Shore, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | To a Native Shore 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Crown of Roses 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | West of Sunset 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Late Harvest(As: Fiona Buckley) 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Ursula Blanchard Series
Ongoing23 books (1997โ2024)
Start with The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen, the first of 23 books in the Ursula Blanchard series.
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| 1 | The Robsart Mystery / To Shield the Queen 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Doublet Affair 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Queen's Ransom 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | To Ruin a Queen 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Queen of Ambition 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | A Pawn for a Queen 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Fugitive Queen 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Siren Queen 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Queen Without a Crown 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Queen's Bounty 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | A Rescue for a Queen 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | A Traitor's Tears 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | A Perilous Alliance 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | The Heretic's Creed 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | A Deadly Betrothal 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Reluctant Assassin 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | A Web of Silk 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | The Scent of Danger 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Forest of Secrets 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Golden Cargoes 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | Shadow of Spain 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | The Net of Steel 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | To Seize a Queen 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

