War Between the Provinces Books in Order

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The War Between the Provinces series by Harry Turtledove is a fantasy alternate history that reimagines a civil war in the kingdom of Detina, where a struggle over the liberation of serfs divides the nation. Set in a world where the northern provinces, reliant on blond serfs, resist a new king's efforts to free them, the series explores the resulting conflict and secession. The narrative focuses on the tensions between regional loyalty, social reform, and political power.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Sentry Peak

    Sentry Peak

    2000 · Harry Turtledove

    When Avram became King of Detina, he declared his intent to liberate the blond serfs from their ties to the land. The northern provinces, home to…

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  2. Cover of Marching through Peachtree

    Marching through Peachtree

    2001 · Harry Turtledove

    Marching Through Peachtree is a 2001 novel by Harry Turtledove. A terrible civil war is tearing apart the kingdom of Detina, which could no longer be…

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  3. Cover of Advance and retreat

    Advance and retreat

    2002 · Harry Turtledove

    The third and final novel in The War Between the Provinces series, a fantasy version of the American Civil War by Harry Turtledove, published in…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the War Between the Provinces books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sentry Peak”. Start with “Sentry Peak.”

How many books are in the War Between the Provinces series?

We list 3 books by Harry Turtledove , published between 2000–2002.

Where can I buy the War Between the Provinces books?

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