Ladies of the Golden Age Books in Order

Frances Walsingham agrees to a marriage arranged by her father, Queen Elizabeth’s spymaster. As affection grows for a husband who loves someone else, she must navigate court politics, personal loss and her search for happiness.

Left without an inheritance, Bess Throckmorton secures a place at Elizabeth I’s court and hopes to rebuild her prospects. Her attraction to Walter Raleigh draws her toward a relationship complicated by his reputation and their precarious circumstances.

Dorothy Stafford’s royal ancestry offers little protection after her family’s fall. An invitation to join Elizabeth I’s household gives her another chance, but success at a court full of intrigue requires all her judgment and determination.

In 1602, rumors about Elizabeth I’s health unsettle England while Frances tries to rebuild her life as an impoverished widow. A Christmas celebration with a friend brings surprises, including an encounter with a man from her past.