The De Witt Family books in order

The De Witt Family series by Kate Williams is a three-book historical fiction saga set against the backdrop of World War I and its aftermath.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Storms of War 2014 Kate Williams Buy
2 The Edge of the Fall 2015 Kate Williams Buy
3 The House of Shadows / Into the Darkness 2018 Kate Williams Buy

The De Witt Family series by Kate Williams is a historical fiction trilogy published between 2014 and 2018. The books follow the De Witt family through the turmoil of World War I and its long aftermath, with each novel advancing the timeline and revealing new complications.

The Storms of War (2014) establishes the family on the eve of the Great War, The Edge of the Fall (2015) picks up the pieces when the fighting ends, and The House of Shadows (2018) moves into darker territory as old secrets catch up with the surviving family members. Williams brings her historian’s eye for period detail to the series, grounding the family drama in accurate depictions of the era.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The De Witt Family series?

There are three books in the The De Witt Family series, published between 2014 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The De Witt Family series?

The first book in the The De Witt Family series is The Storms of War, published in 2014.

What time period does the De Witt Family series cover?

The trilogy spans the years around World War I. The Storms of War (2014) covers the war years, The Edge of the Fall (2015) deals with the aftermath, and The House of Shadows (2018) extends into the interwar period. Together they trace one family through a generation of upheaval.

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