Plantagenets (Angevin Kings) Books in Order
A series of historical novels by Sharon Kay Penman chronicling the Angevin/Plantagenet dynasty, centered on King Henry II of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their sons Richard the Lionheart and John, spanning the 12th and early 13th centuries. The series began with "When Christ and His Saints Slept" (1995), which covers the civil war known as the Anarchy leading up to Henry II's reign, and concluded with "A King's Ransom" (2014).
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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When Christ and His Saints Slept
1995 · Sharon Kay Penman
In 12th-century England, Maude, the only legitimate daughter among Henry I's 23 children, and her cousin Stephen of Blois fight for the crown.…
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The sequel to When Christ and His Saints Slept recounts the tempestuous marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II. Henry wins the English throne…
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The final volume of Sharon Kay Penman's trilogy centers on the implosion of Henry II's royal family, as his three eldest sons and his wife Eleanor…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Sharon Kay Penman
Lionheart is a 2011 book by Sharon Kay Penman. It is book 4 of the series Plantagenets (Angevin Kings).
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2014 · Sharon Kay Penman
A King's Ransom is a 2014 book by Sharon Kay Penman. It is book 5 of the series Plantagenets (Angevin Kings).
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Plantagenets (Angevin Kings) books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “When Christ and His Saints Slept”. Start with “When Christ and His Saints Slept.”
How many books are in the Plantagenets (Angevin Kings) series?
We list 5 books by Sharon Kay Penman , published between 1995–2014.
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