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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "A Triptych of Poisoners (As:Jean Plaidy)" (1958) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

A Triptych of Poisoners (As:Jean Plaidy)
1958

The Rise of the Spanish Inquisition (As:Jean Plaidy)
1959

The Growth of the Spanish Inquisition (As:Jean Plaidy)
1960

The End of the Spanish Inquisition (As:Jean Plaidy)
1961

The Spanish Inquisition (As: Jean Plaidy)
1961

Mary Queen of Scots: The Fair Devil of Scotland (As: Jean Plaidy)
1975

A Gothic Treasure Trove
1987
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