Maureen Peters books

Complete list of books by Maureen Peters, prolific Welsh author of historical fiction, the Falcon Saga, and the Sister Joan mysteries (as Veronica Black).

Falcon Family Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Game of Falcons 1976 Buy
A pride of falcons 1977 Buy

Falcon Saga Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Falcon for a Witch 1975 Buy
The King’s Falcon 1975 Buy
Fortune for a Falcon 1975 Buy
Season of the Falcon 1976 Buy
Falcon Royal 1976 N/A
Falcon Sunset 1976 Buy
The Falcon Tree 1977 Buy
The Falcon and the Moon 1977 Buy
Falcon Rising 1978 N/A
Seed Of The Falcon 1978 Buy
Falcon’s Claw 1978 Buy
Falcon to the Lure 1978 Buy

Malone Trilogy Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Tansy 1975 Buy
Kate Alanna 1975 Buy
A Child Called Freedom 1995 Buy

Moon Chalice Quest Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Whisper Down the Moon 1977 Buy
Frost on the Moon 1977 Buy
The Flaunting Moon 1977 Buy
Sing me a moon 1977 Buy
Cobweb Across the Moon 1978 Buy
Moon in Pisces 1978 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Jean Ingelow Victorian Poetess 1972 Buy

Rowan Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Rowan Garth 1982 Buy
Rowan for a Queen 1983 N/A
Scent of Rowan 1983 N/A
A Circle of Rowan 1983 Buy
The Rowan Maid 1984 Buy
Song of the Rowan 1984 N/A

Sister Joan Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Vow of Silence 1990 Buy
A Vow of Chastity 1991 Buy
A Vow of Sanctity 1993 Buy
A Vow of Obedience 1994 Buy
A Vow of Devotion 1994 Buy
A Vow of Penance 1994 Buy
A Vow of Fidelity 1995 Buy
A Vow of Adoration 1996 Buy
A Vow of Poverty 1996 Buy
A Vow Of Compassion 1998 Buy
Vow Of Evil 2004 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Elizabeth the Beloved 1965 Buy
Katheryn, the Wanton Queen 1967 Buy
Bride for King James 1968 N/A
Anne, The Rose Of Hever 1969 Buy
The rose of Hever 1969 Buy
Dangerous Inheritance 1969 Buy
Portrait of Sarah 1969 N/A
Joan of the Lilies 1969 Buy
Flower Of The Greys 1969 Buy
Mary, The Infamous Queen 1970 Buy
Princess of Desire 1970 Buy
Struggle for a Crown 1970 Buy
A Footfall in the Mist 1971 Buy
Shadow of a Tudor 1971 Buy
Henry VIII and His Six Wives 1971 Buy
Seven for St Crispin’s Day 1971 Buy
The Cloistered Flame 1971 Buy
The Woodville Wench 1972 Buy
Royal Escape 1972 Buy
The Peacock Queen / The Virgin Queen 1972 Buy
Fair Kilmeny 1972 Buy
Peacock Queen 1972 N/A
Moonflete 1972 Buy
The Wayward Madonna 1972 Buy
The Queen Who Never Was 1972 Buy
Jewel of the Greys 1972 Buy
Destiny’s Lady 1972 Buy
Flawed enchantress 1973 Buy
So Fair And Foul A Queen 1973 Buy
Master of Malcarew 1973 Buy
Minstrel’s Leap 1973 Buy
Maid of Judah 1973 Buy
Enchanted Grotto 1973 Buy
Curse of the Greys 1974 Buy
The Willow Maid 1974 Buy
Spin Me a Shadow 1974 N/A
House That Hated People 1974 N/A
Enigma of Brontes 1974 Buy
The Queenmaker 1975 Buy
The Gallows Herd 1976 Buy
Crystal and the Cloud 1977 Buy
Echo of Margaret 1978 Buy
Greengirl 1979 Buy
Pilgrim of Desire 1979 N/A
A Dream Of Fair Serpents 1979 Buy
Beggar Maid, Queen 1980 Buy
Flame in the Snow 1980 Buy
Snow Blossom 1980 Buy
I, the Maid 1980 Buy
Ravenscar 1981 Buy
Song for a Strolling Player 1981 Buy
Night of the Willow 1981 Buy
The Dragon And The Rose 1982 Buy
Frost On The Rose 1982 Buy
Red Queen, White Queen 1982 Buy
Lover Dark, Lady Fair 1982 Buy
The Savage Web 1982 Buy
Imperial Harlot 1983 Buy
My Lady Troubadour 1983 Buy
Dark Gemini 1983 Buy
Lackland’s Bride 1983 Buy
Alianor 1984 Buy
Child of the Flesh 1984 Buy
Song for Marguerite 1984 Buy
My Philippa 1984 Buy
Sangreal 1984 Buy
Sabre 1985 Buy
Sabre’s Child 1985 Buy
Lass of Silver, Lad of Gold 1985 Buy
Silken Sabre 1985 N/A
Isabella, The She Wolf 1985 Buy
Fair Maid of Kent 1985 Buy
House of Sabre 1986 N/A
Bond Wife 1986 Buy
Heart Of Flame 1986 Buy
Lady For A Chevalier 1987 Buy
Double Deception 1987 Buy
A Scent of Lilac 1988 Buy
Gentle Sabre 1988 N/A
My Catalina 1988 Buy
Pilgrim In The Wind 1988 Buy
Fruit of the Sabre 1988 Buy
Regency Morning 1988 Buy
The Noonday Queen 1988 Buy
Wife in Waiting 1989 Buy
The Love Knot 1989 Buy
Minstrel for a Valois 1989 Buy
The Sealed Knot 1989 Buy
Proud Bess 1990 Buy
The Vinegar Seed 1990 Buy
Patchwork 1991 Buy
The Flower of Martinique 1991 Buy
Daffodil Anne 1991 Buy
Last Seen Wearing 1991 Buy
The Vinegar Blossom 1991 Buy
Much suspected of me. 1991 Buy
A Masque Of Brontës 1991 Buy
England’s Mistress 1992 Buy
My Name is Polly Winter 1992 Buy
The Vinegar Tree 1992 Buy
Incredible Fierce Desire 1993 Buy
Green Apple Burning 1993 Buy
With Murder in Mind 1997 Buy
My Pilgrim Love 1997 Buy
Witch Queen 1998 Buy
Hoodman Blind 1999 Buy
Child of Earth 1999 Buy
Zabillet of the Snow 1999 Buy
The Luck Bride 2000 Buy
Valentine 2000 Buy
Goodbye Holly Jane 2001 Buy
Morning of a Sabre 2001 Buy
Child of Fire 2002 Buy
Verity 2002 Buy
Trumpet Morning 2006 Buy
The Haunting of Houses 2006 Buy
Vashti 2006 Buy
The Scent of Jasmine 2007 Buy
Sun of Silver, Moon of Gold 2008 Buy
The Genii 2021 Buy

Maureen Peters (1935-2008) was a Welsh writer from Caernarvon who published over 100 novels during her career. She wrote under her own name and several pseudonyms, covering historical fiction, gothic romance, family sagas, and mystery.

Her historical novels focused heavily on English royalty, particularly the Tudor period and the Wars of the Roses. Books like Elizabeth the Beloved, Anne, The Rose of Hever, and Katheryn, the Wanton Queen brought figures like Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, and Catherine Howard to life. Under the name Catherine Darby, she wrote the 12-volume Falcon Saga, a gothic family chronicle spanning generations. As Veronica Black, she wrote the Sister Joan mystery series about a contemporary nun who investigates crimes, running for 11 books from A Vow of Silence (1990) to Vow of Evil (2004).

Peters also wrote the Moon Chalice Quest series, the Rowan saga, and the Malone Trilogy, along with dozens of standalone novels. Her output covered nearly every decade from the 1960s through the 2000s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Maureen Peters written?

Maureen Peters has written 161 books across eight series.

What was Maureen Peters's first book?

Maureen Peters’s first book is Elizabeth the Beloved, published in 1965.

Did Maureen Peters write under other names?

Yes, Maureen Peters wrote under several pseudonyms. As Veronica Black she wrote the Sister Joan mystery series. As Catherine Darby she wrote the Falcon Saga gothic family sagas. She also used the pen names Sharon Whitby and Levanah Morgan.

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