Wars of the Roses Books in Order

Wars of the Roses is a four-book historical fiction series by English author Conn Iggulden, dramatizing the 15th-century English dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York. Published between 2013 and 2016, the second volume was retitled "Margaret of Anjou" for its North American edition.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Stormbird

    Stormbird

    2013 · Conn Iggulden

    In 1437, the pious and gentle Henry VI comes of age as king of England, but his poor health and frailty of mind leave him dependent on Spymaster…

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  2. Cover of Trinity

    Trinity

    2014 · Conn Iggulden

    Trinity is a 2014 book by Conn Iggulden. It is book 2 of the series Wars of the Roses.

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  3. Cover of Bloodline

    Bloodline

    2015 · Conn Iggulden

    In winter 1461, Richard Duke of York is dead and his head spiked on the city walls, while King Henry VI remains a prisoner and the victorious…

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  4. Cover of Ravenspur

    Ravenspur

    2016 · Conn Iggulden

    England, 1470: King Edward of York has been driven out of the country, and Queen Elizabeth and her children take sanctuary at Westminster Abbey as…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Wars of the Roses books in?

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

How many books are in the Wars of the Roses series?

We list 4 books by Conn Iggulden , published between 2013–2016.

Where can I buy the Wars of the Roses books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.