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ⓘ About William Havelock
William Havelock is a novelist that seeks to bring these oft-neglected historical figures into the modern age. As a child he was infatuated with larger-than-life figures and historical stories. Gazing at portraits of figures like Queen Elizabeth I and Julius Caesar, William would fall into daydreams imagining himself crossing the Rubicon or navigating the intrigues of Tudor life. Historical fiction was an outlet to further such dreams. However while scouring his library he found very few selections on the struggles and life of his favorite figure of all: Flavius Belisarius. “The Last of the Romans” is William’s humble effort to capture the lives of Belisarius and dozens of other leading figures in Justinian’s Empire, whose legacy still shapes much of Western life to this very day.
All Book Series by William Havelock
The Dragon's Forge of Francis Drake
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2026
The Seventh Gift of Belisarius
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is William Havelock?
William Havelock is a novelist that seeks to bring these oft-neglected historical figures into the modern age. As a child he was infatuated with larger-than-life figures and historical stories. Gazing at portraits of figures like Queen Elizabeth I and Julius Caesar, William would fall into daydreams imagining himself crossing the Rubicon or navigating the intrigues of Tudor life.
Which William Havelock series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Last of the Romans series, the earliest of William Havelock's multi-book series: it opens with The Last Dying Light (2020) and runs to 10 books across 2020–2026, ending with The Seventh Gift of Belisarius (2025).
How many books has William Havelock written?
William Havelock has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2020 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being The Last of the Romans series with 10 books.
In what order should William Havelock's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. William Havelock's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Last of the Romans (2020–2026, 10 books) and The Drake Trilogy (2026, 2 books).
How are William Havelock's books organised into series?
This guide splits William Havelock's 12 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: The Last of the Romans (10 books, 2020–2026); The Drake Trilogy (2 books, 2026).