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
- #1AmazonDeath and the Chapman(1991)
- #2AmazonThe Plymouth Cloak(1992)
- #3AmazonThe Hanged Man / The Weaver's Tale(1993)
- #4AmazonThe Holy Innocents(1994)
- #5AmazonThe Eve of Saint Hyacinth(1995)
- #6AmazonThe Wicked Winter(1995)
- #7AmazonThe Brothers of Glastonbury(1997)
- #8AmazonThe Weaver's Inheritance(1998)
- #9AmazonThe Saint John's Fern(1999)
- #10AmazonThe Goldsmith's Daughter(2001)
- #11AmazonThe Lammas Feast(2002)
- #12AmazonNine Men Dancing(2003)
- #13AmazonThe Midsummer Rose(2004)
- #14AmazonThe Burgundian's Tale(2005)
- #15AmazonThe Prodigal Son(2005)
- #16AmazonThe Three Kings of Cologne(2007)
- #17AmazonThe Green Man(2008)
- #18AmazonThe Dance of Death(2009)
- #19AmazonWheel of Fate(2010)
- #20AmazonThe Midsummer Crown(2011)
- #21AmazonThe Tintern Treasure(2012)
- #22AmazonThe Christmas Wassail(2013)
- #1AmazonThe Kingmaker / Last of the Barons (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1969)
- #2AmazonBrother Bedford (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1972)
- #3AmazonGood Duke Humphrey (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1973)
- #4AmazonKing's Minions (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1974)
- #5AmazonThe Queen and Mortimer (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1974)
- #6AmazonEdward, The Warrior (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1975)
- #7AmazonAll the King's Sons (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1976)
- #8AmazonThe Golden Griffin (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1976)
- #9AmazonAt the King's Court (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
- #10AmazonThe King's Tale (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
- #11AmazonMacbeth, King of Scots (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1977)
- #12AmazonEmma the Queen (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1978)
- #13AmazonGlass Island (By: Brenda Clarke)(1978)
- #14AmazonThe Lofty Banners (By: Brenda Clarke)(1979)
- #15AmazonFor King and Country(1979)
- #16AmazonHarold of the English (As: Brenda Honeyman)(1979)
- #17AmazonThe Far Morning (By: Brenda Clarke)(1982)
- #18AmazonAll Through The Day (By: Brenda Clarke)(1985)
- #19AmazonThree Women (By: Brenda Clarke)(1985)
- #20AmazonWinter Landscape (By: Brenda Clarke)(1987)
- #21AmazonUnder Heaven (By: Brenda Clarke)(1989)
- #22AmazonEqual Chance (By: Brenda Clarke)(1990)
- #23AmazonRiches of the Heart (By: Brenda Clarke)(1991)
- #24AmazonBeyond the World (By: Brenda Clarke)(1992)
- #25AmazonSisters and Lovers (By: Brenda Clarke)(1992)
- #26AmazonA Durable Fire (By: Brenda Clarke)(1993)
- #27AmazonA Rose in May (By: Brenda Clarke)(1993)
- #28AmazonSweet Auburn (By: Brenda Clarke)(1995)
- #29AmazonRichard Plantagenet (By: Brenda Clarke)(1997)
- #30AmazonA Royal Alliance (By: Brenda Clarke)(1999)
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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