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ⓘ About Alison Weir
Alison Weir is a well known British author and historian who has written many historical novels. Most of her novels are in the form of history books and historical depictions, revolving around the biographies of British royalty. Alison was born in July 8, 1951 in London, England. She started her writing career in the year 1989 when her first novel was published, which was about the centered around the genealogical description of the British royal family. Subsequently, Alison went on to write the biographies of a number of British princes, queens, princesses and kings. Her written works are typically based on the history, literature and fiction genres.
All Book Series by Alison Weir
Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen / The Tainted Queen
Book 14 of 19 · published 2020
The True and Terrible Tale of Perotine Massey
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
The Children of England / The Children of Henry VIII
Book 5 of 19 · published 1996
Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley
Book 9 of 19 · published 2003
The Ring and the Crown
Book 14 of 19 · published 2011 Co-authored · Kate Williams,Sarah Gristwood,Tracy Borman
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Who is Alison Weir?
Alison Weir is a well known British author and historian who has written many historical novels. Most of her novels are in the form of history books and historical depictions, revolving around the biographies of British royalty. Alison was born in July 8, 1951 in London, England.
Which Alison Weir series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Six Tudor Queens series, the earliest of Alison Weir's multi-book series: it opens with Six Tudor Queens (2016) and runs to 19 books across 2016–2021, ending with In This New Sepulchre (2021). Alison Weir's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Alison Weir written?
Alison Weir has 59 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1989 and 2026. 33 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Six Tudor Queens series with 19 books — and 26 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Alison Weir's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alison Weir's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Elizabeth I (2008–2014, 2 books), Six Tudor Queens (2016–2021, 19 books) and England's Medieval Queens (2017–2025, 4 books), plus 1 more.
How are Alison Weir's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alison Weir's 59 books into 4 named series and 26 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Six Tudor Queens (19 books, 2016–2021); Tudor Rose (8 books, 2022–2024); England's Medieval Queens (4 books, 2017–2025); Elizabeth I (2 books, 2008–2014).