Does this page include every Carol McGrath book?

This catalog lists the Carol McGrath books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Carol McGrath series listed separately?

Yes. Each Carol McGrath series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Carol McGrath books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Carol McGrath Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Carol McGrath books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Carol McGrath bibliography.

Browse books by Carol McGrath in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 11 books / 4 series

Carol McGrath is a British author best known for her historical fiction, including *The Silken Rose* and *The Daughters of Hastings* series. Her acclaimed novels have been longlisted for the HWA Crown Awards. This page provides Carol McGrath’s books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

Books by Carol McGrath in Publication Order

2013 The Handfasted Wife POoDOHB / 1 Buy

2014 The Swan-Daughter POoDOHB / 2 Buy

2015 The Betrothed Sister POoDOHB / 3 Buy

2017 The Woman in the Shadows / Mistress Cromwell POoSN / 1 Buy

2020 The Silken Rose POoRTB / 1 Buy

2021 The Damask Rose POoRTB / 2 Buy

2022 Sex and Sexuality in Tudor England POoNB / 1 Buy

2022 The Stone Rose POoRTB / 3 Buy

2023 The Stolen Crown POoSN / 2 Buy

2024 The Lost Queen POoSN / 3 Buy

2026 The Queen's Sister POoSN / 4 Buy

Complete Carol McGrath Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Rose Trilogy Reading Order 3 books / 2020-2022

01 The Silken Rose 2020 Buy

02 The Damask Rose 2021 Buy

03 The Stone Rose 2022 Buy

Daughters Of Hastings Reading Order 3 books / 2013-2015

01 The Handfasted Wife 2013 Buy

02 The Swan-Daughter 2014 Buy

03 The Betrothed Sister 2015 Buy

Non-Fiction Reading Order 1 book / 2022

01 Sex and Sexuality in Tudor England 2022 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 4 books / 2017-2026

01 The Woman in the Shadows / Mistress Cromwell 2017 Buy

02 The Stolen Crown 2023 Buy

03 The Lost Queen 2024 Buy

04 The Queen's Sister 2026 Buy

Where to start with Carol McGrath

What is the best order to read Carol McGrath books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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