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ⓘ About Francis Spufford
Francis Spufford is an English author born in 1964 and primarily known for writing non-fiction. +Biography Spufford was born to Professor Margaret Spufford and Professor Peter Spufford. Margaret was a social historian while Peter specialized in economic history. The nature of his parents’ scholarly backgrounds had a notable impact on the path Spufford chose to take. As a non-fiction writer, Spufford has won awards for scientific, historical and political writing. The author, who boasts a degree in English literature which he acquired in 1985 from the University of Cambridge, prefers non-fiction but his style has such a strong element of story-telling. In fact, many critics have suggested that Spufford spent his life essentially leading up to ‘Golden Hill’, his first true novel.
All Book Series by Francis Spufford
I May Be Some Time: The Story Behind the Antarctic Tragedy of Captain Scott
Book 2 of 6 · published 1996
The Chatto Book of Cabbages and Kings
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1989
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Francis Spufford?
Francis Spufford is an English author born in 1964 and primarily known for writing non-fiction. +Biography Spufford was born to Professor Margaret Spufford and Professor Peter Spufford. Margaret was a social historian while Peter specialized in economic history. The nature of his parents’ scholarly backgrounds had a notable impact on the path Spufford chose to take.
Which Francis Spufford series should I start with?
Francis Spufford's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Golden Hill (2016).
How many books has Francis Spufford written?
Francis Spufford has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1989 and 2026. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Francis Spufford's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 15 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Francis Spufford's books organised into series?
This guide splits Francis Spufford's 15 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (6 books); Standalone Novels (4 books); Anthologies (4 books); Short Story Collections (1 book).