Karen Harper Books in Order
Karen Harper is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, renowned for her captivating storytelling and meticulous research. As a former college English instructor at The Ohio State University and a high school literature and writing teacher, she has honed her craft, inspiring readers and writers across the country with her insightful talks. A lifelong Ohioan, Harper divides her time between the Midwest and the Southeast, drawing inspiration from these diverse settings. Her affinity for the British Isles, where her Scottish and English roots run deep, has led to the creation of many historical Tudor-era mysteries and novels about real and dynamic British women. Published worldwide in numerous languages, Harper's work has earned her the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award for 2005.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Karen Harper
- #1AmazonIsland Ecstasy(1982)
- #2AmazonThe Last Boleyn(1983)
- #3AmazonPassion's Reign(1983)
- #4AmazonThe First Princess of Wales(1984)
- #5AmazonRapture's Crown(1985)
- #6AmazonMidnight Mirage(1985)
- #7AmazonOne Fervent Fire(1987)
- #8AmazonDawn's Early Light (As: Caryn Cameron)(1988)
- #9AmazonTame the Wind(1988)
- #10AmazonSilver Swords (As: Caryn Cameron)(1989)
- #11AmazonAlmost Forever(1991)
- #12AmazonWild Lily (As: Caryn Cameron)(1991)
- #13AmazonBraden's Brides (As: Caryn Cameron)(1991)
- #14AmazonKing's Man (As: Caryn Cameron)(1991)
- #15AmazonCircle of Gold(1992)
- #16AmazonThe Wings of Morning(1993)
- #17AmazonRiver of Sky(1994)
- #18AmazonPromises to Keep(1994)
- #19AmazonBlack Orchid(1996)
- #20AmazonEmpty Cradle(1998)
- #21AmazonDown to the Bone(2000)
- #22AmazonThe Baby Farm(2000)
- #23AmazonShaker Run(2001)
- #24AmazonThe Stone Forest(2002)
- #25AmazonThe Falls(2003)
- #26AmazonHurricane(2006)
- #27AmazonInferno(2007)
- #28AmazonBelow the Surface(2008)
- #29AmazonThe Hiding Place(2008)
- #30AmazonMistress Shakespeare / Shakespeare's Mistress(2009)
- #31AmazonDeep Down(2009)
- #32AmazonThe Queen's Governess(2009)
- #33AmazonDown River(2010)
- #34AmazonThe Irish Princess(2011)
- #35AmazonMistress of Mourning / The Queen's Confidante(2012)
- #36AmazonThe Royal Nanny(2016)
- #37AmazonThe It Girls(2017)
- #38AmazonAmerican Duchess(2019)
- #39AmazonThe Queen's Secret(2020)
About Karen Harper
Karen Harper is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, renowned for her captivating storytelling and meticulous research. As a former college English instructor at The Ohio State University and a high school literature and writing teacher, she has honed her craft, inspiring readers and writers across the country with her insightful talks. A lifelong Ohioan, Harper divides her time between the Midwest and the Southeast, drawing inspiration from these diverse settings. Her affinity for the British Isles, where her Scottish and English roots run deep, has led to the creation of many historical Tudor-era mysteries and novels about real and dynamic British women. Published worldwide in numerous languages, Harper's work has earned her the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award for 2005.
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