Non-Fiction
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. King: The Life & Times of Isabel Mackenzie King | 1997 | Buy |
| Sisters in the Wilderness | 1999 | Buy |
| Flint and Feather | 2002 | Buy |
| Canada: A Portrait in Letters, 1800-2000 | 2003 | Buy |
| The Museum Called Canada | 2004 | Buy |
| Reluctant Genius | 2006 | Buy |
| Sisters in Two Worlds | 2007 | Buy |
| Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike | 2010 | Buy |
| The Massey Murder | 2013 | Buy |
| The Promise of Canada: 150 Years | 2016 | Buy |
| Murdered Midas | 2019 | Buy |
| Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons | 2023 | Buy |
People Who Have Helped the World Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Teresa | 1988 | Buy |
| Henry Dunant | 1989 | Buy |
| Bob Geldof | 1990 | Buy |
Charlotte Gray is one of Canada’s most respected non-fiction writers. Born in Sheffield, England, she moved to Canada in 1979 and has since written extensively about the country’s past. Her books cover a wide range of subjects, from the life of Alexander Graham Bell in Reluctant Genius to the Klondike gold rush in Gold Diggers.
Gray’s biographical work often focuses on women and families who shaped Canada behind the scenes. Mrs. King examined the life of Mackenzie King’s mother, while Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons looked at the maternal influences on several prominent Canadian men. Her book The Promise of Canada offered a sweeping overview of the country’s history through 150 years of defining moments.