Judith Arnopp Standalone Novels books in order

Judith Arnopp's standalone novels span medieval and Tudor England across 13 historical fiction books published between 2009 and 2025.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Peaceweaver 2009 Judith Arnopp Buy
2 The Forest Dwellers 2011 Judith Arnopp Buy
3 A Daughter of Warwick 2012 Judith Arnopp Buy
4 The Song of Heledd 2012 Judith Arnopp Buy
5 The Winchester Goose 2012 Judith Arnopp Buy
6 The Kiss of the Concubine 2013 Judith Arnopp Buy
7 Intractable Heart 2014 Judith Arnopp Buy
8 A Song of Sixpence 2015 Judith Arnopp Buy
9 Sisters of Arden 2019 Judith Arnopp Buy
10 The Heretic Wind 2020 Judith Arnopp Buy
11 The Book of Thornhold 2024 Judith Arnopp Buy
12 How to Dress Like a Tudor 2025 Judith Arnopp Buy
13 Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury: The Story of Marguerite of Anjou 2025 Judith Arnopp Buy

Judith Arnopp’s standalone novels cover a broad sweep of English history. Peaceweaver (2009) is set in the Anglo-Saxon period, while The Song of Heledd (2012) draws on Welsh legend. Her Tudor novels, including The Winchester Goose, The Kiss of the Concubine, and A Song of Sixpence, focus on the lives of women caught up in the political and religious upheavals of the sixteenth century.

Arnopp writes from the perspective of real historical women, often those who have been overlooked or simplified by popular accounts. The Kiss of the Concubine (2013) retells the story of Anne Boleyn, while Intractable Heart (2014) examines Mary Tudor. Sisters of Arden (2019) and The Heretic Wind (2020) continue this approach with different historical figures.

Her more recent work, The Book of Thornhold (2024) and Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury (2025), shows she is still actively publishing and reaching further back in history. How to Dress Like a Tudor (2025) is a non-fiction departure that applies her research knowledge to a practical topic. Arnopp self-publishes her novels and has built a dedicated readership among fans of Tudor and medieval historical fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Judith Arnopp Standalone Novels series?

There are thirteen books in the Judith Arnopp Standalone Novels series, published between 2009 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Judith Arnopp Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Judith Arnopp Standalone Novels series is Peaceweaver, published in 2009.

Which Judith Arnopp standalone novel should I read first?

The Winchester Goose (2012) and The Kiss of the Concubine (2013) are popular starting points for readers interested in Tudor fiction. For earlier periods, Peaceweaver (2009) covers Anglo-Saxon England.

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