"How many books are in the Isabella \u0026 Ferdinand series?"

"There are three books in the Isabella \u0026 Ferdinand series, published between 1960 and 1961."

"What is the first book in the Isabella \u0026 Ferdinand series?"

"The first book in the Isabella \u0026 Ferdinand series is Castile for Isabella, published in 1960."

Isabella & Ferdinand books in order

Q: "What historical period does the Isabella and Ferdinand series cover?"

"The trilogy covers late fifteenth-century Spain, from Isabella's fight for the throne of Castile through the unification of Spain, the fall of Granada, the establishment of the Inquisition, and the voyages of Columbus. The third book follows their children's marriages into other European royal families."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Castile for Isabella	1960	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy
2	Spain for the Sovereigns	1960	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy
3	Daughters of Spain	1961	Eleanor Burford / Hibbert	Buy

The Isabella and Ferdinand trilogy by Eleanor Burford Hibbert, writing as Jean Plaidy, tells the story of the two monarchs whose marriage created modern Spain. Castile for Isabella follows the young princess as she fights for her right to the Castilian throne against rivals who underestimate her. Spain for the Sovereigns covers the joint reign of Isabella and Ferdinand, including the conquest of Granada and the decision to sponsor Christopher Columbus.

Daughters of Spain shifts focus to the next generation, following the fates of Isabella and Ferdinand’s children as they are married off to royal houses across Europe. Their daughter Katharine of Aragon, who later married Henry VIII of England, also appears in Plaidy’s Tudor Saga. Readers interested in Plaidy’s non-fiction treatment of the Inquisition can find her three-volume history in the Non-Fiction section.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Isabella & Ferdinand series?

There are three books in the Isabella & Ferdinand series, published between 1960 and 1961.

What is the first book in the Isabella & Ferdinand series?

The first book in the Isabella & Ferdinand series is Castile for Isabella, published in 1960.

What historical period does the Isabella and Ferdinand series cover?

The trilogy covers late fifteenth-century Spain, from Isabella’s fight for the throne of Castile through the unification of Spain, the fall of Granada, the establishment of the Inquisition, and the voyages of Columbus. The third book follows their children’s marriages into other European royal families.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order