Stuart Saga books in order

The Stuart Saga by Victoria Holt covers the Stuart dynasty across 13 novels, from Mary Queen of Scots through the Glorious Revolution.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Royal road to Fotheringay 1955 Victoria Holt N/A
2 A Health Unto His Majesty 1956 Victoria Holt Buy
3 The Captive Queen of Scots 1963 Victoria Holt N/A
4 Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord 1957 Victoria Holt Buy
5 The Wandering Prince 1956 Victoria Holt Buy
6 The Murder in the Tower 1964 Victoria Holt Buy
7 The Three Crowns 1965 Victoria Holt Buy
8 An Unsuitable Job for a Woman 1957 Victoria Holt N/A
9 The Haunted Sisters / Royal Sisters 1966 Victoria Holt Buy
10 The Three Crowns: The Story of William and Mary 1965 Victoria Holt N/A
11 The Queen’s Favourites / Courting Her Highness 1966 Victoria Holt Buy
12 The Murder in the Toweris set first when reading in chronological order. - Victoria Holt N/A
13 Royal Sisters: The Story of the Daughters of James II 1966 Victoria Holt N/A

Victoria Holt’s Stuart Saga traces one of the most turbulent periods in British history through 13 novels. The series covers the Stuart monarchs from Mary Queen of Scots through the Glorious Revolution, taking in the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell’s Commonwealth, and the Restoration along the way.

The Stuart period produced some of the most dramatic events in English history, and Holt’s novels capture both the grand political upheavals and the personal stories behind them. The series connects naturally with her Tudor Saga on one end and the Georgian Saga on the other, creating a continuous narrative of English royal history for readers who follow all three.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Stuart Saga series?

There are thirteen books in the Stuart Saga series, published between 1955 and 1966.

What is the first book in the Stuart Saga series?

The first book in the Stuart Saga series is Royal road to Fotheringay, published in 1955.

What period does the Stuart Saga cover?

The series spans the Stuart dynasty from Mary Queen of Scots through the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. It covers the English Civil War, the Commonwealth, and the return of the monarchy under Charles II.

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