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ⓘ About Alex Rutherford
The name Alex Rutherford is what appears as the writer of the six-book historical fiction series Empire of the Moghul, but there is actually no such person. In actuality, the name Alex Rutherford is just a pen name for two writers: Diana Preston and her husband Michael Preston. The two writers started with doing serious non-fiction and this series was their first attempt at writing historical fiction. Diana and Michael Preston both studied at Oxford where they studied History and English. That background helps to inform this series as a strong background in studying history is key to what they are trying to do in Empire of the Moghul.
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Who is Alex Rutherford?
The name Alex Rutherford is what appears as the writer of the six-book historical fiction series Empire of the Moghul, but there is actually no such person. In actuality, the name Alex Rutherford is just a pen name for two writers: Diana Preston and her husband Michael Preston. The two writers started with doing serious non-fiction and this series was their first attempt at writing historical fiction.
Which Alex Rutherford series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Empire of the Moghul series, the earliest of Alex Rutherford's multi-book series: it opens with Raiders from the North (2009) and runs to 6 books across 2009–2015, ending with Traitors in the Shadows (2015).
How many books has Alex Rutherford written?
Alex Rutherford has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2021. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Empire of the Moghul series with 6 books.
In what order should Alex Rutherford's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alex Rutherford's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Empire of the Moghul (2009–2015, 6 books) and Ballantyne Chronicles (2018–2021, 2 books).
How are Alex Rutherford's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alex Rutherford's 8 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Empire of the Moghul (6 books, 2009–2015); Ballantyne Chronicles (2 books, 2018–2021).