Does this page include every Maurice Druon book?

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

Are Maurice Druon series listed separately?

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

Should I read Maurice Druon 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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Maurice Druon Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Maurice Druon books?

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

Find every Maurice Druon book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 13 books / 4 series

French author Maurice Druon is best known for *The Accursed Kings* historical novel series. A member of the Académie Française, his books have sold millions worldwide. This page provides the Maurice Druon books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

All Maurice Druon Books in Chronological Order

1948 La fin des hommes POoLGFB / 1 Buy

1950 La Chute des Corps POoLGFB / 2 Buy

1951 Rendez-vous aux enfers POoLGFB / 3 Buy

1955 The Iron King POoAKB / 1 Buy

1955 Ardent Infidels POoSN / 1 Buy

1955 The Strangled Queen POoAKB / 2 Buy

1956 The Poisoned Crown POoAKB / 3 Buy

1957 Tistou POoSN / 2 Buy

1957 The Royal Succession POoAKB / 4 Buy

1959 The She-Wolf POoAKB / 5 Buy

1959 The Lily and The Lion POoAKB / 6 Buy

1964 The History of Paris: From Caesar to Saint Louis POoNB / 1 Buy

1977 The King Without a Kingdom POoAKB / 7 Buy

Maurice Druon Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Accursed Kings Books in Reading Order 7 books / 1955-1977

01 The Iron King 1955 Buy

02 The Strangled Queen 1955 Buy

03 The Poisoned Crown 1956 Buy

04 The Royal Succession 1957 Buy

05 The She-Wolf 1959 Buy

06 The Lily and The Lion 1959 Buy

07 The King Without a Kingdom 1977 Buy

Standalone Books in Reading Order 2 books / 1955-1957

01 Ardent Infidels 1955 Buy

02 Tistou 1957 Buy

Les Grandes Familles Books in Reading Order 3 books / 1948-1951

01 La fin des hommes 1948 Buy

02 La Chute des Corps 1950 Buy

03 Rendez-vous aux enfers 1951 Buy

Non-Fiction Books in Reading Order 1 book / 1964

01 The History of Paris: From Caesar to Saint Louis 1964 Buy

Where to start with Maurice Druon

What is the best order to read Maurice Druon 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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