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: "What period does the Catherine De Medici series cover?"

"The series covers the life and political influence of Catherine de Medici during sixteenth-century France, from her rise to power through the religious wars and court intrigues that defined her reign."

Reading order

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

Victoria Holt’s Catherine De Medici trilogy follows one of history’s most controversial queens across three novels. Starting with Madame Serpent (1952), the series traces Catherine’s journey from Italian noblewoman to one of the most powerful figures in French politics, covering the religious conflicts and court machinations that made her both feared and fascinating.

The Italian Woman continues Catherine’s story, and Queen Jezebel (1958) brings the trilogy to its conclusion. Holt brings her usual readability to a figure whose real history already reads like fiction, with enough political intrigue and personal drama to fill far more than three volumes.

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.

What period does the Catherine De Medici series cover?

The series covers the life and political influence of Catherine de Medici during sixteenth-century France, from her rise to power through the religious wars and court intrigues that defined her reign.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order