Glamourist Histories books in order

Q: "What is the Glamourist Histories about?"

"The series follows Jane and Vincent, artists who work with glamour, a magic that manipulates light and sound to create illusions. Set in an alternate Regency England, the books combine social drama with magical intrigue."

Q: "Should the Glamourist Histories be read in order?"

"Yes. The five books follow Jane and Vincent's relationship and careers across different settings, from English manor houses to the Continent. Start with Shades of Milk and Honey."

Q: "Is this series like Jane Austen?"

"Shades of Milk and Honey has been described as 'Jane Austen with magic.' The series captures the social world, manners, and romance of Regency fiction while adding a unique magic system."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shades of Milk and Honey	2010	Mary Robinette Kowal	Buy
2	Glamour in Glass	2012	Mary Robinette Kowal	Buy
3	Without a Summer	2013	Mary Robinette Kowal	Buy
4	Valour and Vanity	2014	Mary Robinette Kowal	Buy
5	Of Noble Family	2015	Mary Robinette Kowal	Buy

The Glamourist Histories by Mary Robinette Kowal is a five-book fantasy series set in an alternate Regency England where magic called glamour exists. Glamourists manipulate light and sound to create beautiful illusions, and the art is considered an essential feminine accomplishment.

The series follows Jane and Vincent, glamourists whose skills draw them into increasingly dangerous situations across England and the Continent. The first book, Shades of Milk and Honey, was nominated for the Nebula Award.

Fans of Jane Austen’s social novels will find familiar territory here, enhanced by a carefully constructed magic system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Glamourist Histories about?

The series follows Jane and Vincent, artists who work with glamour, a magic that manipulates light and sound to create illusions. Set in an alternate Regency England, the books combine social drama with magical intrigue.

Should the Glamourist Histories be read in order?

Yes. The five books follow Jane and Vincent’s relationship and careers across different settings, from English manor houses to the Continent. Start with Shades of Milk and Honey.

Is this series like Jane Austen?

Shades of Milk and Honey has been described as ‘Jane Austen with magic.’ The series captures the social world, manners, and romance of Regency fiction while adding a unique magic system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order