Plantagenet Saga books in order

The Plantagenet Saga by Victoria Holt spans 15 novels covering the Plantagenet dynasty from Henry II through the Wars of the Roses.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Plantagenet Prelude 1976 Victoria Holt Buy
2 The Revolt of the Eaglets 1977 Victoria Holt Buy
3 The Heart of the Lion 1977 Victoria Holt Buy
4 Hammer of the Scots 1978 Victoria Holt Buy
5 The Prince of Darkness 1978 Victoria Holt Buy
6 The Battle of the Queens 1978 Victoria Holt Buy
7 The Queen from Provence 1979 Victoria Holt Buy
8 Hammer of the Scots / Edward Longshanks 1979 Victoria Holt Buy
9 The Follies of the King 1980 Victoria Holt Buy
10 The Vow on the Heron 1980 Victoria Holt Buy
11 Passage to Pontefract 1981 Victoria Holt Buy
12 The Star of Lancaster 1981 Victoria Holt Buy
13 Epitaph for Three Women 1981 Victoria Holt Buy
14 The Red Rose of Anjou 1982 Victoria Holt Buy
15 The Sun in Splendour 1982 Victoria Holt Buy

The Plantagenet Saga is one of Victoria Holt’s most ambitious projects, covering roughly three centuries of English history across 15 novels. Beginning with The Plantagenet Prelude, the series follows the dynasty from Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine through the crusades, the Hundred Years’ War, and the Wars of the Roses.

Each book focuses on a different period or figure within the dynasty, making the series work both as a continuous saga and as individual historical novels. The Plantagenet era is rich with conflict, from family rebellions to foreign wars, and Holt uses her character-driven approach to make the political complexities accessible to general readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Plantagenet Saga series?

There are fifteen books in the Plantagenet Saga series, published between 1976 and 1982.

What is the first book in the Plantagenet Saga series?

The first book in the Plantagenet Saga series is The Plantagenet Prelude, published in 1976.

What period does the Plantagenet Saga cover?

The series covers the Plantagenet dynasty, from the reign of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine through the Wars of the Roses and the fall of the Plantagenet line. It spans roughly three centuries of English history.

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