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Sharon Kay Penman Books in Order
Find every Sharon Kay Penman book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.
Updated 2026-07-11 / 14 books / 4 series
Award-winning and *New York Times* bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman masterfully resurrects the medieval world with her signature blend of meticulous historical research and gripping narrative tension. From the treacherous power struggles of the Angevin Empire in *When Christ and His Saints Slept* to the tragic fate of the Princes in the Tower in *The Sunne in Splendour*, Penman transforms dusty chronicles into visceral, human dramas. Her acclaimed novels, including the beloved Justin de Quincy mysteries, have earned her a devoted global readership and prestigious honors such as the Edgar Award. A historian by training and a storyteller by instinct, she brings kings, queens, and commoners to life with unparalleled authenticity. Discover the passion, intrigue, and raw ambition of the Middle Ages through the lens of a master whose work remains the gold standard for historical fiction.
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