Antonia Fraser
6
Book Series
52
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Quiet as a Nun" (1977)
Publication Order of A Royal History of England Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Tudors" (2000)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table" (1954)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Popular choice - Start with "Pleasures & Treasures: Dolls" (1967)
About the Author
Antonia Fraser was an author of mystery novels, historian, and biographer. She was born in London England on August 27 1932 to Francis Pakenham, the seventh Earl of Longford. Her father who was a man of politics and government held a variety of cabinet positions under Harold Wilson who was the Prime Minister for two terms between 1964 and 1976. She was also known as an author and popular public crusader. Elizabeth Pakenham her mother was the Countess of Longford and is known for writing several popular long-form biographical pieces on Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, the Queen Mother, Churchill, and Wellington. As such, it was not surprising that Fraser would become an author given that she came from the Longfords, a family of writers. In addition to her other and father, Rachel Billing. Antonia Fraser is the author of over 52 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Antonia Fraser has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books
10 books
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Quiet as a Nun 'Quiet as a Nun' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1977) ⭐ Start here
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The Wild Island In 'The Wild Island', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books saga.(1978) ⭐ Start here
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A Splash of Red Join the adventure in 'A Splash of Red' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1981) ⭐ Start here
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Cool Repentance Join the adventure in 'Cool Repentance' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1982) ⭐ Start here
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Oxford Blood In 'Oxford Blood', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books saga.(1985) ⭐ Start here
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Jemima Shore's First Case Experience the magic of 'Jemima Shore's First Case' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books universe.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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Your Royal Hostage In 'Your Royal Hostage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books saga.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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The Cavalier Case Experience the magic of 'The Cavalier Case' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books universe.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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Jemima Shore at the Sunny Grave 'Jemima Shore at the Sunny Grave' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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Political Death In 'Political Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1994) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of A Royal History of England Books
2 books
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The Tudors Join the adventure in 'The Tudors' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of A Royal History of England Books series by Antonia Fraser.(2000)
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The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha In 'The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of A Royal History of England Books saga.(2000)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
2 books
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(1954)
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Robin Hood The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Robin Hood', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(1971)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
21 books
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Pleasures & Treasures: Dolls Join the adventure in 'Pleasures & Treasures: Dolls' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1967)
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A History of Toys Join the adventure in 'A History of Toys' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1972)
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Dolls Join the adventure in 'Dolls' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1973)
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Cromwell In 'Cromwell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1973)
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Mary Queen of Scots and the Historians Join the adventure in 'Mary Queen of Scots and the Historians' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1974)
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King James, VI of Scotland, I of England 'King James, VI of Scotland, I of England' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1974)
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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England Join the adventure in 'The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1975)
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Royal Charles Experience the magic of 'Royal Charles' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1979)
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King Charles II 'King Charles II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1979)
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Heroes and Heroines In 'Heroes and Heroines', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1980)
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII Join the adventure in 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1995)
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Faith and Treason / The Gunpowder Plot 'Faith and Treason / The Gunpowder Plot' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1996)
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Marie Antoinette Experience the magic of 'Marie Antoinette' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2001)
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Love and Louis XIV 'Love and Louis XIV' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(2006)
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Must You Go? Join the adventure in 'Must You Go?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(2010)
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Perilous Question 'Perilous Question' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(2013)
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My History: A Memoir of Growing Up The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'My History: A Memoir of Growing Up', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(2015)
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Our Israeli Diary - Of That Time, Of That Place Join the adventure in 'Our Israeli Diary - Of That Time, Of That Place' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Antonia Fraser.(2017)
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The King and the Catholics The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The King and the Catholics', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(2018)
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The Case of the Married Woman The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Case of the Married Woman', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(2022)
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Lady Caroline Lamb: A Free Spirit The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Lady Caroline Lamb: A Free Spirit', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(2023)
Publication Order of Women in History Books
4 books
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Mary Queen of Scots Join the adventure in 'Mary Queen of Scots' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Women in History Books series by Antonia Fraser.(1969)
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The Weaker Vessel 'The Weaker Vessel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Women in History Books series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1984)
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The Warrior Queens The Publication Order of Women in History Books series continues with 'The Warrior Queens', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(1988)
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The Wives of Henry VIII In 'The Wives of Henry VIII', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Women in History Books saga.(1992)
Publication Order of Anthologies
13 books
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Scottish Love Poems 'Scottish Love Poems' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1975)
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Love Letters 'Love Letters' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1977)
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Women Writing 'Women Writing' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1979)
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The Man Who... Join the adventure in 'The Man Who...' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1992)
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Women of Mystery Join the adventure in 'Women of Mystery' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1992)
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The Pleasure of Reading The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Pleasure of Reading', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(1992)
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Female Sleuths Join the adventure in 'Female Sleuths' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1993)
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English Crime Stories of Today 'English Crime Stories of Today' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1993)
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2nd Culprit In '2nd Culprit', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1993)
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Women of Mystery II 'Women of Mystery II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Antonia Fraser has created.(1994)
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Crime Movies II 'Crime Movies II' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(1997)
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Women of Mystery III The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Women of Mystery III', another thrilling entry from Antonia Fraser.(1998)
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A Red Rose Or A Satin Heart 'A Red Rose Or A Satin Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Antonia Fraser.(2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Antonia Fraser?
Antonia Fraser is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books, Publication Order of A Royal History of England Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Antonia Fraser book series to start with?
For readers new to Antonia Fraser's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Jemima Shore Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Antonia Fraser's writing.
Q: How many books has Antonia Fraser written?
Antonia Fraser has written over 52 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.