Rosemary Kirstein

1 series 4 books in order

Rosemary Kirstein was an American science fiction writer known for the Steerswoman series, a four-volume speculative fiction novel. Her work focused on themes of exploration and personal growth within fictional worlds. She was born in 2000.

Born
2000
Known for
Steerswoman series

Series by Rosemary Kirstein

Steerswoman series

4 books in order · 1989–2004

  1. Cover of The Steerswoman

    The Steerswoman

    1989 · Rosemary Kirstein

    "If you ask, she must answer." This rule is central to the steerswomen, who must always tell the truth when questioned. In return, others must answer…

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  2. Cover of The Outskirter's Secret

    The Outskirter's Secret

    1992 · Rosemary Kirstein

    The Outskirter's Secret is a 1992 book by Rosemary Kirstein. It is book 2 of the series Steerswoman series. The listed edition runs 354 pages.…

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  3. Cover of The Lost Steersman

    The Lost Steersman

    2003 · Rosemary Kirstein

    A 2003 novel by Rosemary Kirstein. The steerswoman Rowan learns that Slado, a mysterious wizard, has secretly been working spells of incredible…

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  4. Cover of The language of power

    The language of power

    2004 · Rosemary Kirstein

    The steerswomen were seekers who collected and freely shared knowledge, while the wizards possessed powerful but guarded magical abilities. The two…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Rosemary Kirstein written?

We list 4 books by Rosemary Kirstein across 1 series, published between 1989–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Rosemary Kirstein's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Steerswoman.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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