Kate Sedley Books in Order

Kate Sedley is a celebrated English historical novelist, best known for her medieval whodunnits that transport readers to a bygone era. Born in Bristol in 1926, Sedley was educated at The Red Maid's School, Westbury-on-Trym, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for storytelling. As a devoted wife and mother, Sedley's family life has been a rich source of inspiration for her writing. Her notable series follows the adventures of Roger the Chapman, a charismatic protagonist who abandoned his monastic life to explore the world as a traveling peddler. With her unique blend of historical insight and captivating characters, Sedley continues to captivate audiences with her engaging novels that seamlessly blend mystery, intrigue, and historical accuracy.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Kate Sedley

  • #1
    Richmond and Elizabeth(1967)
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  • #2
    The Warrior King / Harry the King(1970)
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  • #1
    Death and the Chapman(1991)
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  • #2
    The Plymouth Cloak(1992)
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  • #3
    The Hanged Man / The Weaver's Tale(1993)
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  • #4
    The Holy Innocents(1994)
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  • #5
    The Eve of Saint Hyacinth(1995)
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  • #6
    The Wicked Winter(1995)
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  • #7
    The Brothers of Glastonbury(1997)
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  • #8
    The Weaver's Inheritance(1998)
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  • #9
    The Saint John's Fern(1999)
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  • #10
    The Goldsmith's Daughter(2001)
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  • #11
    The Lammas Feast(2002)
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  • #12
    Nine Men Dancing(2003)
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  • #13
    The Midsummer Rose(2004)
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  • #14
    The Burgundian's Tale(2005)
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  • #15
    The Prodigal Son(2005)
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  • #16
    The Three Kings of Cologne(2007)
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  • #17
    The Green Man(2008)
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  • #18
    The Dance of Death(2009)
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  • #19
    Wheel of Fate(2010)
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  • #20
    The Midsummer Crown(2011)
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  • #21
    The Tintern Treasure(2012)
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  • #22
    The Christmas Wassail(2013)
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  • #1
    The Kingmaker / Last of the Barons (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1969)
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  • #2
    Brother Bedford (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1972)
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  • #3
    Good Duke Humphrey (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1973)
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  • #4
    King's Minions (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1974)
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  • #5
    The Queen and Mortimer (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1974)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Edward, The Warrior (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1975)
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  • #7
    All the King's Sons (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1976)
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  • #8
    The Golden Griffin (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1976)
    Amazon
  • #9
    At the King's Court (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The King's Tale (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
    Amazon
  • #11
    Macbeth, King of Scots (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
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  • #12
    Emma the Queen (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1978)
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  • #13
    Glass Island (By: Brenda Clarke)(1978)
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  • #14
    The Lofty Banners (By: Brenda Clarke)(1979)
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  • #15
    For King and Country(1979)
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  • #16
    Harold of the English (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1979)
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  • #17
    The Far Morning (By: Brenda Clarke)(1982)
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  • #18
    All Through The Day (By: Brenda Clarke)(1985)
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  • #19
    Three Women (By: Brenda Clarke)(1985)
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  • #20
    Winter Landscape (By: Brenda Clarke)(1987)
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  • #21
    Under Heaven (By: Brenda Clarke)(1989)
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  • #22
    Equal Chance (By: Brenda Clarke)(1990)
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  • #23
    Riches of the Heart (By: Brenda Clarke)(1991)
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  • #24
    Beyond the World (By: Brenda Clarke)(1992)
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  • #25
    Sisters and Lovers (By: Brenda Clarke)(1992)
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  • #26
    A Durable Fire (By: Brenda Clarke)(1993)
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  • #27
    A Rose in May (By: Brenda Clarke)(1993)
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  • #28
    Sweet Auburn (By: Brenda Clarke)(1995)
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  • #29
    Richard Plantagenet (By: Brenda Clarke)(1997)
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  • #30
    A Royal Alliance (By: Brenda Clarke)(1999)
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About Kate Sedley

Kate Sedley is a celebrated English historical novelist, best known for her medieval whodunnits that transport readers to a bygone era. Born in Bristol in 1926, Sedley was educated at The Red Maid's School, Westbury-on-Trym, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for storytelling. As a devoted wife and mother, Sedley's family life has been a rich source of inspiration for her writing. Her notable series follows the adventures of Roger the Chapman, a charismatic protagonist who abandoned his monastic life to explore the world as a traveling peddler. With her unique blend of historical insight and captivating characters, Sedley continues to captivate audiences with her engaging novels that seamlessly blend mystery, intrigue, and historical accuracy.

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