A Dericott Tale books in order

The complete A Dericott Tale series by Melanie Dickerson in reading order. Medieval fairy tale retellings featuring the Dericott family.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Court of Swans 2021 Melanie Dickerson Buy
2 Castle of Refuge 2021 Melanie Dickerson Buy
3 Veil of Winter 2022 Melanie Dickerson Buy
4 Fortress of Snow 2022 Melanie Dickerson Buy
5 Cloak of Scarlet 2023 Melanie Dickerson Buy
6 Lady of Disguise 2024 Melanie Dickerson Buy

A Dericott Tale is a series of medieval fairy tale retellings by Melanie Dickerson, beginning with Court of Swans in 2021. The books follow members of the Dericott family through stories inspired by classic fairy tales, set against a backdrop of medieval castles, political intrigue, and romance.

Unlike the standalone format of the Healer’s Apprentice series, the Dericott Tale books share a tighter family connection. Each novel features a different Dericott sibling as the main character while building on events from earlier installments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the A Dericott Tale series?

There are six books in the A Dericott Tale series, published between 2021 and 2024.

What is the first book in the A Dericott Tale series?

The first book in the A Dericott Tale series is Court of Swans, published in 2021.

How is the Dericott Tale series connected to the Healer's Apprentice series?

Both series feature fairy tale retellings set in medieval settings, but A Dericott Tale follows members of the Dericott family across multiple books. Characters and storylines carry over more directly between installments compared to the loosely connected Healer’s Apprentice books.

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