Catherine De Medici books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Catherine De Medici series?"

"There are three books in the Catherine De Medici series, published between 1952 and 1958."

Q: "What is the first book in the Catherine De Medici series?"

"The first book in the Catherine De Medici series is Madame Serpent, published in 1952."

Q: "Who wrote the Catherine De Medici series?"

"The series was written by Eleanor Burford Hibbert under her pen name Jean Plaidy. Hibbert also wrote as Victoria Holt and Philippa Carr."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Madame Serpent	1952	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy
2	The Italian Woman / The Unholy Woman	1952	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy
3	Queen Jezebel	1958	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy

The Catherine De Medici trilogy by Eleanor Burford Hibbert, writing as Jean Plaidy, follows the life of the Florentine noblewoman who became one of the most powerful and controversial figures in French history. The series begins with Madame Serpent, which covers Catherine’s arranged marriage to the future Henri II of France and her early years at the French court, where she had to compete with the king’s mistress Diane de Poitiers.

The Italian Woman picks up Catherine’s story as she gains political influence, and Queen Jezebel takes the narrative through the religious wars that tore France apart, including the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572. Plaidy portrays Catherine as a complex, intelligent woman whose ruthless political decisions were shaped by the dangers she faced as a foreign queen in a hostile court. Readers who enjoy this trilogy may also want to explore Plaidy’s French Revolution series, which covers the French monarchy two centuries later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Catherine De Medici series?

There are three books in the Catherine De Medici series, published between 1952 and 1958.

What is the first book in the Catherine De Medici series?

The first book in the Catherine De Medici series is Madame Serpent, published in 1952.

Who wrote the Catherine De Medici series?

The series was written by Eleanor Burford Hibbert under her pen name Jean Plaidy. Hibbert also wrote as Victoria Holt and Philippa Carr.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order