Tudor Saga Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tudor Saga books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Murder Most Royal / King's Pleasure
Buy on Amazon1949
The Sixth Wife
Buy on Amazon1953
The Spanish Bridegroom / For a Queen's Love
Buy on Amazon1954
Saint Thomas' Eve / The King's Confidante
Buy on Amazon1954
Gay Lord Robert / Lord Robert / A Favorite of the Queen
Buy on Amazon1955
Katharine, the Virgin Widow
Buy on Amazon1961
The Shadow of the Pomegranate
Buy on Amazon1962
The King's Secret Matter
Buy on Amazon1962
The Thistle and the Rose
Buy on Amazon1963
Mary, Queen of France
Buy on Amazon1964
Uneasy Lies the Head / To Hold the Crown
Buy on Amazon1982
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Tudor Saga series is publication order: 1. Murder Most Royal / King's Pleasure (1949), 2. The Sixth Wife (1953), 3. The Spanish Bridegroom / For a Queen's Love (1954), 4. Saint Thomas' Eve / The King's Confidante (1954), 5. Gay Lord Robert / Lord Robert / A Favorite of the Queen (1955), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Tudor Saga series by Eleanor Burford / Hibbert contains 11 books. The series began in 1949 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Tudor Saga series is written by Eleanor Burford / Hibbert. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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