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ⓘ About Nancy Bilyeau
Joanna is taken to the Tower as part of her punishment. As if her life cannot get any more complicated, the ruthless Winchester Bishop forces Joanna to be his spy in return for her father’s protection. She is also tasked with finding an ancient crown that was rumored to be so powerful that it could end the reformation. Joanna’s action also created problems for her priory. Cromwell troops want to shutter the priory she loves and would do anything to save. When stuck between a rock and a hard place, the courageous nun has to figure out a way of saving herself, her sacred place, and the only family she has. Is there any way she can get out of this unscathed? This is a provocative story characterized by murder, crime of passion, and religious peril.
All Book Series by Nancy Bilyeau
The Heiress of Northanger Abbey
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
Castles, Customs, and Kings Volume 2
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nancy Bilyeau?
Joanna is taken to the Tower as part of her punishment. As if her life cannot get any more complicated, the ruthless Winchester Bishop forces Joanna to be his spy in return for her father's protection. She is also tasked with finding an ancient crown that was rumored to be so powerful that it could end the reformation.
Which Nancy Bilyeau series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Joanna Stafford series, the earliest of Nancy Bilyeau's multi-book series: it opens with The Crown (2012) and runs to 3 books across 2012–2015, ending with The Tapestry (2015). Nancy Bilyeau's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nancy Bilyeau written?
Nancy Bilyeau has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 6 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Genevieve Planché series with 3 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nancy Bilyeau's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nancy Bilyeau's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Joanna Stafford (2012–2015, 3 books) and Genevieve Planché (2018–2025, 3 books).
How are Nancy Bilyeau's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nancy Bilyeau's 12 books into 2 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Genevieve Planché (3 books, 2018–2025); Joanna Stafford (3 books, 2012–2015).