House of Winslow Books in Order

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The House of Winslow is a historical fiction series spanning from the 17th century to the mid-20th century, following the trials and triumphs of the Winslow family across various eras and locations. Each book explores themes of duty, love, and moral conflict as family members navigate personal and global challenges, from war and imprisonment to artistic ambition and social justice. The series is set in diverse locations, including England, New York, the American West, and occupied Europe, with recurring focus on the family's resilience and ethical dilemmas.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Honorable Imposter

    The Honorable Imposter

    1986 · Gilbert Morris

    Forced by his family to become a minister in the Church of England, Gilbert Winslow is offered a dangerous task by a powerful noble: infiltrating a…

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  2. Cover of The Captive Bride

    The Captive Bride

    1987 · Gilbert Morris

    This second book in The House of Winslow series follows the Winslow family as they assist in building a great nation. Rachel Winslow stands up to the…

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  3. Cover of The Indentured Heart

    The Indentured Heart

    1988 · Gilbert Morris

    A young servant girl decides to escape her wretched circumstances for the distant glimmer of freedom in a new land, not knowing she will be bound by…

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  4. Cover of The Gentle Rebel

    The Gentle Rebel

    1988 · Gilbert Morris

    This fourth book in The House of Winslow series follows Nathan Winslow into the American Revolution. Initially opposed to the idea of revolution,…

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  5. Cover of The Saintly Buccaneer

    The Saintly Buccaneer

    1988 · Gilbert Morris

    The Winslow family, descended from Mayflower passengers, is divided by the American Revolution as family members take opposite sides. Young Paul…

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  6. Cover of The Holy Warrior

    The Holy Warrior

    1989 · Gilbert Morris

    Following the American Revolution, two brothers race west for a new life in this frontier saga, described as full of adventure. It is Book 6 in "The…

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  7. Cover of The Reluctant Bridegroom

    The Reluctant Bridegroom

    1990 · Gilbert Morris

    Sky Winslow, son of Chris and Dove Winslow, agrees to return East and lead a wagon train of brides to the men of Oregon City. Past hurts from an…

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  8. Cover of The Last Confederate

    The Last Confederate

    1990 · Gilbert Morris

    Following the marriage of Sky and Rebekah Winslow, the family settles on a plantation in Virginia. Years later, a young Northerner named Thad Novak…

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  9. Cover of The Dixie Widow

    The Dixie Widow

    1991 · Gilbert Morris

    When her husband, Captain Vance Wickham, is killed at the Battle of Sharpsburg, Belle Wickham vows revenge and arranges to act as a Confederate spy…

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  10. Cover of The Wounded Yankee

    The Wounded Yankee

    1991 · Gilbert Morris

    Zack Winslow served the Union Army for one year and was wounded twice, surviving Bull Run and Shiloh. Sent home, he learns devastating news about his…

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  11. Cover of The Union Belle

    The Union Belle

    1992 · Gilbert Morris

    American history and romantic adventure combine in a tale of an outlaw and the woman who freed him from jail, moving west with the transcontinental…

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  12. Cover of The Final Adversary

    The Final Adversary

    1992 · Gilbert Morris

    Barney Winslow left his family with bitterness, never measuring up to his father's expectations. Believing in the promises of the prize ring in 1894…

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  13. Cover of The Crossed Sabres

    The Crossed Sabres

    1993 · Gilbert Morris

    Thomas Winslow survives the Civil War but faces personal defeat when betrayed by his wife and best friend, left with only a newborn daughter, Laura.…

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  14. Cover of The Valiant Gunman

    The Valiant Gunman

    1993 · Gilbert Morris

    Dan Winslow, son of Sky and Rebekah Winslow, survives the Civil War dreaming of becoming a cowboy with his own ranch, eventually finding himself on…

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  15. Cover of The Gallant Outlaw

    The Gallant Outlaw

    1994 · Gilbert Morris

    Betsy Winslow always felt she didn't measure up to her beautiful older sister Lanie, so she is flattered when a handsome stranger showers her with…

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  16. Cover of The Jeweled Spur

    The Jeweled Spur

    1994 · Gilbert Morris

    Laurie Winslow longs to become a writer and enrolls at Wilson College in Omaha, but joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show as a trick rider when funds…

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  17. Cover of The Yukon Queen

    The Yukon Queen

    1995 · Gilbert Morris

    To fulfill his promise to a dying man, Cass Winslow locates the man's daughter and takes her with him in search of Klondike gold. This is Book 17 in…

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  18. Cover of The Rough Rider

    The Rough Rider

    1995 · Gilbert Morris

    Aaron Winslow, the rough rider, is determined to protect his younger brother in the fight against the Spanish in Cuba. This is Book 18 in "The House…

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  19. Cover of The Iron Lady

    The Iron Lady

    1996 · Gilbert Morris

    As America ascends as a world power, three young daughters of Winslow come to New York City seeking careers and direction. Ruth finds fulfillment as…

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  20. Cover of The Silver Star

    The Silver Star

    1997 · Gilbert Morris

    Andrew Winslow relocates to Los Angeles as a successful young pastor. The new and exciting Hollywood movie business draws Priscilla. The description…

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  21. Cover of The Shadow Portrait

    The Shadow Portrait

    1998 · Gilbert Morris

    Two young Winslow cousins arrive in New York seeking success. Peter Winslow pursues car racing while torn between Jolie Devorak and wealthy Avis…

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  22. Cover of The White Hunter

    The White Hunter

    1999 · Gilbert Morris

    John Winslow, a restless young man, drops out of college and eventually goes to Africa to visit his missionary relative Barney Winslow, falling in…

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  23. Cover of The Flying Cavalier

    The Flying Cavalier

    1999 · Gilbert Morris

    Lieutenant Lance Winslow travels to France to train as a fighter pilot and falls in love with Noelle Laurent, whom he marries. As the Great War…

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  24. Cover of The Glorious Prodigal

    The Glorious Prodigal

    2000 · Gilbert Morris

    Leah Freeman falls in love with musician Stuart Winslow at a Fourth of July celebration and marries him despite warnings about his character. Stuart…

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  25. Cover of The Amazon Quest

    The Amazon Quest

    2001 · Gilbert Morris

    Emily Winslow feels indebted to James Parker, believing his wounds came from saving her brother in World War I, and falls for his charm before…

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  26. Cover of The Golden Angel

    The Golden Angel

    2001 · Gilbert Morris

    Erin Winslow, living in Africa, learns to fly from a pilot she falls for, but a devastating discovery leaves her hurt and she flees to America.…

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  27. Cover of The Heavenly Fugitive

    The Heavenly Fugitive

    2002 · Gilbert Morris

    Phillip Winslow and his sister Amelia arrive in New York during the Roaring Twenties to build careers, Amelia as a Broadway star and Phillip as a…

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  28. Cover of The Fiery Ring

    The Fiery Ring

    2002 · Gilbert Morris

    Joy Winslow believes her inheritance was stolen by the greedy couple who took her and her brother Travis in after their parents' deaths. After Travis…

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  29. Cover of The Pilgrim Song

    The Pilgrim Song

    2003 · Gilbert Morris

    Lewis Winslow has wealth and a bright business future but has lost his wife and fears losing his children too. Josh chases thrills, Jenny seeks…

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  30. Cover of The Beloved Enemy

    The Beloved Enemy

    2003 · Gilbert Morris

    Kefira Reis, a young Jewish woman, flees a sweatshop after fighting back against her abusive boss. Joshua Winslow, recently released from prison, is…

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  31. Cover of The Shining Badge

    The Shining Badge

    2004 · Gilbert Morris

    Jennifer Winslow had known only the finest life until her family lost everything in the crash of '29 and moved from New York to a small Georgia farm.…

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  32. Cover of The Royal Handmaid

    The Royal Handmaid

    2004 · Gilbert Morris

    Wealthy Rena Matthews feels called to bring the gospel to South Sea islanders and gathers upper-class volunteers, reluctantly including rough-looking…

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  33. Cover of The Silent Harp

    The Silent Harp

    2004 · Gilbert Morris

    Sharon Winslow is artistic, wealthy, socially prominent, and determined to remain single after losing her first love in the Great War. She meets…

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  34. Cover of The Virtuous Woman

    The Virtuous Woman

    2005 · Gilbert Morris

    Phil and Cara Winslow discover that the daughter they thought had died in infancy is alive. A private detective locates the girl, Grace, now twenty…

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  35. Cover of The Gypsy Moon

    The Gypsy Moon

    2005 · Gilbert Morris

    Dr. Gabrielle Winslow joins the Dutch Underground to help smuggle Jews out of occupied Holland. She partners with an OSS agent on a mission to rescue…

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  36. Cover of The Unlikely Allies

    The Unlikely Allies

    2005 · Gilbert Morris

    Mallory Anne Winslow, daughter of missionaries in Africa, follows God's call to bring the Gospel to the Lapps in the Arctic, but her work is…

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  37. Cover of The High Calling

    The High Calling

    2006 · Gilbert Morris

    Katherine Winslow believes God has a grand plan for her life and rejects marriage as an obstacle to her high calling. Sent to London for missionary…

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  38. Cover of The Hesitant Hero

    The Hesitant Hero

    2006 · Gilbert Morris

    Expelled from college in New York, Tyler Winslow goes to Paris to study art, fails, and settles in southern France pursuing a woman he once dated,…

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  39. Cover of The Widow's Choice

    The Widow's Choice

    2006 · Gilbert Morris

    During the Great Depression, Alona Winslow Jennings loses her husband in an accident and marries wealthy Oscar Moran mainly so he can provide for her…

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  40. Cover of The White Knight

    The White Knight

    2007 · Gilbert Morris

    Luke Winslow, a fighter pilot in the Spanish conflict, loses the woman he loves and turns from his faith. After accidentally killing an old friend…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the House of Winslow books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Honorable Imposter”. Start with “The Honorable Imposter.”

How many books are in the House of Winslow series?

We list 40 books by Gilbert Morris , published between 1986–2007.

Where can I buy the House of Winslow books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.