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ⓘ About David Pilling
David pilling is an English historical fiction author. David spent most of his childhood touring the ruined castles in wales which formed the basis for his writing. He also has a considerable interest in the Roman period and the medieval periods and also the British civil wars which happened in the 17th centuries. His first book was the adventures of Sir John Swale and later followed by a couple of more novels and series. He has additionally authored fantasy books together with Martin Bolton. Currently, the author is working on The Soldier of Fortune Series a book based in the adventures of John Sage. Robyn Hode Robyn Hode introduces the series, Robin Hood. Set in the English error of 1224 AD, the book gives the story of a vibrant young man Robyn Hode.
All Book Series by David Pilling
Edward I's Neglected Conflict: The Anglo-French War of 1294-1303
Book 4 of 7 · published 2021
The Rise & Fall of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales
Book 5 of 7 · published 2022
Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume II
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2004 Anthology · Kelly DeVries,Clifford J. Rogers,Bernard S. Bachrach,David S. Bachrach,Bernard F Reilly,Donald J. Kagay,J.F. Verbruggen,John B. Gillingham,John D. Hosler,Theresa M. Vann
Journal of Medieval Military History: Volume XIX
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Pilling?
David pilling is an English historical fiction author. David spent most of his childhood touring the ruined castles in wales which formed the basis for his writing. He also has a considerable interest in the Roman period and the medieval periods and also the British civil wars which happened in the 17th centuries.
Which David Pilling series should I start with?
The best place to start is The White Hawk series, the earliest of David Pilling's multi-book series: it opens with Revenge (2012) and runs to 3 books across 2012–2015, ending with Survival / Sacrifice (2015). David Pilling's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has David Pilling written?
David Pilling has 77 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2027. 66 of them belong to 19 named series — the largest being The Bloody Hand Saga series with 10 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should David Pilling's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. David Pilling's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Journal of Medieval Military History (2004–2021, 2 books), The White Hawk (2012–2015, 3 books) and World Apparent Tales (2012–2015, 2 books), plus 16 more.
How are David Pilling's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Pilling's 77 books into 19 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Bloody Hand Saga (10 books, 2022–2025); The Champion (6 books, 2020–2023); Leader of Battles (6 books, 2014–2024); Longsword (6 books, 2017–2020); Outlaw Knight (6 books, 2025–2027), plus 14 further series.