Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Arc Short Stories |
1998 |
Buy |
Borgias Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Blood & Beauty |
2013 |
Buy |
| In the Name of the Family |
2017 |
Buy |
| În numele familiei |
2017 |
N/A |
Hannah Wolfe Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Birth Marks |
1991 |
Buy |
| Fatlands |
1993 |
Buy |
| Under My Skin |
1995 |
Buy |
Maria Masterson Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Exterminating Angels |
1984 |
Buy |
| Intensive Care |
1986 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The War of the Words |
1994 |
Buy |
| The Age of Anxiety |
1996 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Snow Storms In A Hot Climate |
1995 |
Buy |
| Transgressions |
1997 |
Buy |
| Mapping the Edge |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Birth of Venus |
2003 |
Buy |
| In the Company of the Courtesan |
2006 |
Buy |
| Sacred Hearts |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Marchesa |
2025 |
Buy |
Sarah Dunant has published 18 books since 1984, moving from crime fiction to historical fiction over the course of her career. Her early work includes the Maria Masterson series (Exterminating Angels, Intensive Care) and the Hannah Wolfe private investigator trilogy (Birth Marks, Fatlands, Under My Skin). These crime novels established her reputation in the 1980s and 1990s.
Starting with The Birth of Venus in 2003, Dunant shifted to historical fiction set in Renaissance Italy. In the Company of the Courtesan (2006) is set in Venice, Sacred Hearts (2008) takes place in a convent in Ferrara, and the Borgias duology (Blood & Beauty and In the Name of the Family) covers the rise and fall of the Borgia family. Her most recent novel, The Marchesa (2025), continues her focus on Italian history.
Between her crime and historical phases, Dunant published thrillers like Snow Storms In A Hot Climate, Transgressions, and Mapping the Edge. She has also written two non-fiction books on contemporary issues and contributed to the Arc Short Stories anthology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Sarah Dunant written?
Sarah Dunant has written eighteen books across six series.
What was Sarah Dunant's first book?
Sarah Dunant’s first book is Exterminating Angels, published in 1984.
What genre does Sarah Dunant write?
Sarah Dunant has written across several genres during her career. Her early work includes crime fiction (the Hannah Wolfe and Maria Masterson series), but she became best known for historical fiction set in Renaissance Italy, including The Birth of Venus and the Borgias novels.