Where to start with Philippa Gregory
Begin with The Constant Princess, the first book in the Plantagenet and Tudor Novels series, published in 2005. This novel introduces the story of Catherine of Aragon and her early life, setting the foundation for the series' exploration of Tudor England. Proceed in publication order through the series, which spans from 2005 to 2009, to follow the chronological development of the characters and historical events. For a standalone entry, The Other Boleyn Girl, published in 2001, offers a distinct narrative centered on Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary, set within the same historical period. Both the series and the standalone novel are grounded in the historical context of the English court during the reign of Henry VIII.
Series by Philippa Gregory
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Philippa Gregory
Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent fourteen-year-old and catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled, she falls in love with both her golden prince…
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As a new queen, Elizabeth I faces threats from a French invasion of Scotland and her own dangerous passion for the married, convicted traitor Robert…
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A historical novel by Philippa Gregory tells the early life of Katherine of Aragon, born as Catalina, the Spanish Infanta, daughter of rulers and…
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Set during the reigns of Henry VIII's fourth and fifth wives, the novel follows three women: Jane Boleyn, widowed sister-in-law to the executed Anne…
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Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of striking beauty, captured the heart of King Edward IV, leading to her becoming queen. Their love story, filled with…
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Determined to see her son Henry on the throne of England, pious Margaret Beaufort arranges politically advantageous marriages, sends her son abroad…
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Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to much of European royalty, is married to John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI.…
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Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, known as the Kingmaker, uses his daughters Anne and Isabel as pawns in political marriages that place them on…
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When Henry Tudor takes the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he must marry Elizabeth of York, princess of the enemy house, to unify a…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Philippa Gregory
Wideacre by Philippa Gregory is a historical novel set in 18th century England, centering on Beatrice Lacey, who deeply loves the family estate of…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Philippa Gregory
Meridon, a Romany girl raised in poverty, seeks to escape her harsh life while caring for her sister Dandy, who performs daring acts in a travelling…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Philippa Gregory written?
We list 20 books by Philippa Gregory across 2 series, published between 1987–2017 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Philippa Gregory's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Other Boleyn Girl.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Philippa Gregory's books?
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