Borgias

Q: "How many books are in the Borgias series?"

"There are three books in the Borgias series, published between 2013 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the Borgias series?"

"The first book in the Borgias series is Blood \u0026 Beauty, published in 2013."

Q: "Do the Borgias books need to be read in order?"

"Yes, Blood \u0026 Beauty should be read first, as it covers the rise of the Borgia family under Pope Alexander VI. In the Name of the Family continues the story and assumes familiarity with the first book's events and characters."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blood & Beauty	2013	Sarah Dunant	Buy
2	In the Name of the Family	2017	Sarah Dunant	Buy
3	În numele familiei	2017	Sarah Dunant	N/A

The Borgias series by Sarah Dunant consists of two historical novels: Blood & Beauty (2013) and In the Name of the Family (2017). The duology follows the Borgia family during their period of greatest power in Renaissance Italy, centering on Pope Alexander VI, his son Cesare Borgia, and his daughter Lucrezia.

Blood & Beauty covers the family’s rise to the papacy and the political maneuvering that followed. In the Name of the Family shifts focus to the later years, as the Borgias’ power begins to crumble. Dunant draws on historical sources to portray the period with attention to both politics and daily life in Renaissance Rome. The listing also includes an alternate-language edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Borgias series?

There are three books in the Borgias series, published between 2013 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Borgias series?

The first book in the Borgias series is Blood & Beauty, published in 2013.

Do the Borgias books need to be read in order?

Yes, Blood & Beauty should be read first, as it covers the rise of the Borgia family under Pope Alexander VI. In the Name of the Family continues the story and assumes familiarity with the first book’s events and characters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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