Kushiel's Legacy Books in Order
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Kushiel's Legacy is a series of fantasy novels by American author Jacqueline Carey, published between 2002 and 2008, consisting of eight books divided into two trilogies: the Phèdre Trilogy and the Imriel Trilogy. Set in a fictionalized version of medieval Western Europe, the series is categorized as historical fantasy or alternate history. It explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the consequences of divine favor within a structured society. The narrative features intricate world-building, detailed political intrigue, and moral complexity, with characters deeply involved in the affairs of state and religion. The divine figure Kushiel exerts an overarching influence on those who serve him. The books are written in a third-person limited perspective, focusing on the experiences of key individuals across multiple generations, and the setting incorporates elements drawn from historical periods including the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Jacqueline Carey
A 2001 novel by Jacqueline Carey. In Terre d'Ange, a land descended from angels and men who live by the rule 'Love as thou wilt,' Phèdre nó Delaunay,…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Jacqueline Carey
Kushiel's Avatar is a 2003 fantasy novel by Jacqueline Carey, the third book in her Kushiel's Legacy series and often referred to as the last of the…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Jacqueline Carey
Imriel de la Courcel was born to history's most hated traitors, but was raised by the renowned champions of Terre d'Ange, the Comtesse Phedre and the…
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Buy on AmazonKushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy)
2007 · Jacqueline Carey
In this 2007 novel by Jacqueline Carey, Imriel de la Courcel, adopted son of Terre d'Ange's champions Phedre and Joscelin, returns from studying…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jacqueline Carey
The final novel in the Imriel Trilogy by Jacqueline Carey. Imriel and Sidonie publicly confess their love, sparking turmoil since people remember the…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jacqueline Carey
King Daniel asks Moirin to be the oath-sworn protector of his daughter, but before this can happen he is sent on a quest by the spirit of Queen…
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Year unknown · Jacqueline Carey
Earth Begotten is a 2003 book by Jacqueline Carey, part of Kushiel's Legacy, a series of fantasy novels by the American writer comprising the Phèdre…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Kushiel's Legacy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Kushiel's dart”. Start with “Kushiel's dart.”
How many books are in the Kushiel's Legacy series?
We list 8 books by Jacqueline Carey , published between 2001–2011.
Where can I buy the Kushiel's Legacy books?
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Sub-series within Kushiel's Legacy
Distinct reading paths inside the wider series — each has its own page and order.
- Imriel Trilogy · 3 books
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