Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette
Buy on Amazon2005
The Last Wife of Henry VIII
Buy on Amazon2006
The Secret Life of Josephine
Buy on Amazon2007
The Tsarina's Daughter
Buy on Amazon2008
The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots / Mary Queen of Scots
Buy on Amazon2009
Rival to the Queen
Buy on Amazon2010
The Favored Queen
Buy on Amazon2011
The Unfaithful Queen
Buy on Amazon2011
The Spanish Queen
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette (2005), 2. The Last Wife of Henry VIII (2006), 3. The Secret Life of Josephine (2007), 4. The Tsarina's Daughter (2008), 5. The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots / Mary Queen of Scots (2009), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Carolly Erickson contains 9 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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