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ⓘ About Philippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory is a historical novelist out of Britain. She has been writing since 1987. Philippa is best known for writing The Other Boleyn Girl which went on to win the Romantic Novel of the Year Award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Gregory was born on January 9, 1954, on the continent of Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the second daughter of author Percy Gregory, a radio operator for East African Airways. When she was two years old, her family migrated to Bristol, England to live. She was known to be a rebel in their school at Colston’s Girls’ School. Despite her reputation, she garnered a B grade in the subject English and two E grades in Geography and History at the A level. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, Philippa Gregory has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Philippa Gregory
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Queen's Fool
The Queen's Fool is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Virgin's Lover
The Virgin's Lover explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series by Philippa Gregory.
The Constant Princess
The Constant Princess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Boleyn Inheritance
The Boleyn Inheritance continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Other Queen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The Other Queen, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The White Queen
The White Queen continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Red Queen
The Red Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Lady of the Rivers
The Lady of the Rivers continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Kingmaker's Daughter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The Kingmaker's Daughter, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The White Princess
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The White Princess, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The King's Curse
The King's Curse continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Taming of the Queen
The Taming of the Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Three Sisters, Three Queens
Three Sisters, Three Queens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Last Tudor
The Last Tudor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Boleyn Traitor
Boleyn Traitor continues the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lady of the Rivers
The Lady of the Rivers continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The White Queen
The White Queen continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Red Queen
The Red Queen is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Kingmaker's Daughter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The Kingmaker's Daughter, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The White Princess
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The White Princess, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The Constant Princess
The Constant Princess is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The King's Curse
The King's Curse continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Three Sisters, Three Queens
Three Sisters, Three Queens is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Boleyn Traitor
Boleyn Traitor continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Boleyn Inheritance
The Boleyn Inheritance continues the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Taming of the Queen
The Taming of the Queen is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Queen's Fool
The Queen's Fool is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Virgin's Lover
The Virgin's Lover explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series by Philippa Gregory.
The Last Tudor
The Last Tudor is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Other Queen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books with The Other Queen, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The White Queen
The White Queen continues the Publication Order of Cousins' War Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Red Queen
The Red Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cousins' War Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Lady of the Rivers
The Lady of the Rivers continues the Publication Order of Cousins' War Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Kingmaker's Daughter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cousins' War Books with The Kingmaker's Daughter, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The White Princess
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cousins' War Books with The White Princess, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The King's Curse
The King's Curse continues the Publication Order of Cousins' War Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl continues the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Queen's Fool
The Queen's Fool is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Virgin's Lover
The Virgin's Lover explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books series by Philippa Gregory.
The Constant Princess
The Constant Princess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Boleyn Inheritance
The Boleyn Inheritance continues the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Other Queen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tudor Court Books with The Other Queen, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The Taming of the Queen
The Taming of the Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Three Sisters, Three Queens
Three Sisters, Three Queens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tudor Court Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Tidelands
Tidelands continues the Publication Order of Fairmile Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Tides
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fairmile Books with Dark Tides, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
Dawnlands
Dawnlands is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fairmile Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Changeling
Changeling is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Order Of Darkness Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Stormbringers
Stormbringers continues the Publication Order of Order Of Darkness Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fools' Gold
Fools' Gold is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Order Of Darkness Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Dark Tracks
Dark Tracks continues the Publication Order of Order Of Darkness Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Earthly Joys
Earthly Joys is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tradescant Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Virgin Earth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tradescant Books with The Virgin Earth, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
Wideacre
Wideacre continues the Publication Order of Wideacre Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Favored Child
The Favored Child continues the Publication Order of Wideacre Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Meridon
Meridon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wideacre Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre / Alice Hartley's Happiness
Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre / Alice Hartley's Happiness is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
A Respectable Trade
A Respectable Trade is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Wise Woman
The Wise Woman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
Fallen Skies
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Fallen Skies, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
Perfectly Correct
Perfectly Correct is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Little House
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Little House, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
Midlife Mischief
Midlife Mischief continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Zelda's Cut
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Zelda's Cut, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
Bread and Chocolate
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Bread and Chocolate, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The Princess Rules
The Princess Rules continues the Publication Order of The Princess Rules Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
It’s a Prince Thing
It’s a Prince Thing continues the Publication Order of The Princess Rules Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Adventure
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Princess Rules Books with The Mammoth Adventure, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
A Pirate Story
A Pirate Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
The Women of the Cousins' War
Conflict and courage define The Women of the Cousins' War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Philippa Gregory that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Normal Women
Normal Women continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Philippa Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Anniversary
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Anniversary, another outstanding contribution from Philippa Gregory.
The Women Writers' Handbook
The Women Writers' Handbook is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Philippa Gregory have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Philippa Gregory?
Philippa Gregory is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 75 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books, Chronological Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books, Publication Order of Cousins' War Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Philippa Gregory series to start with?
For readers new to Philippa Gregory's work, the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 16 books. Begin with The Other Boleyn Girl to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Philippa Gregory written?
Philippa Gregory has written over 75 books across 14 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Philippa Gregory books in order?
Yes, reading Philippa Gregory's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Philippa Gregory write in?
Philippa Gregory writes primarily in fiction. With 14 series across 75 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Philippa Gregory's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Philippa Gregory's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Philippa Gregory's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Philippa Gregory's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Plantagenet and Tudor Books series. The first book, The Other Boleyn Girl, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.