Plantagenet Saga Books in Order

Fifteen-year-old Eleanor inherits Aquitaine and is promised to the future king of France for protection. Determined to wield power herself, she enters marriage with ambitions that shape her relationships and the political future of two kingdoms.

Richard the Lionheart succeeds his father and prepares to crusade for Jerusalem, postponing his hopes of marrying Berengaria. His departure leaves opportunities for ambitious brother John and defiant sister Joanna to complicate his royal responsibilities.

Henry II faces condemnation over Thomas Becket's murder while his marriage deteriorates after Eleanor discovers his infidelity. Her resentment spreads to their children, turning the king's own family into a threat to his power.

Isabella of Angouleme and Blanche of Castile wield influence through the English and French royal families. Their immediate hatred develops into a dangerous struggle, with Isabella prepared to pursue extreme measures against the queen she resents.

After Richard's death, John competes with his nephew Arthur for England's throne and wins reluctant support from the barons. His ruthless rule and marriage to Isabella create enduring enemies, deepening the instability around his crown.

Returning from the Holy Land after Henry III's death, Edward inherits England's throne with ambitions beyond his own kingdom. He seeks to bring Wales and Scotland under a unified rule, setting the direction of his reign.

Eleanor of Provence secures marriage to Henry III, whose generosity toward her brings increasingly burdensome taxes. As royal extravagance alienates his subjects, Simon de Montfort emerges as a force challenging the king's authority.

Edward II's devotion to his favorites humiliates Queen Isabella and alienates powerful subjects. After England's defeat at Bannockburn deepens the turmoil, Isabella's relationship with Roger Mortimer turns marital resentment into a plot against the crown.

Young Edward III inherits a throne overshadowed by his father's murder and his mother's influence. His love for Philippa and Robert of Artois's provocation draw him toward a French campaign that demands a momentous royal vow.

During the infancy of Henry VI, rival uncles struggle over England's future while war continues in France. Katherine de Valois, Joan of Arc, and Eleanor of Gloucester pursue sharply different paths through love, faith, and political danger.

Young Richard II inherits the throne amid his uncles' ambitions and shows courage against the Peasants' Revolt. His extravagance and devotion to favorites later provoke powerful opponents, while his determination to retaliate deepens the danger.

Henry Bolingbroke wins England's crown but faces enemies, illness, and his son's reckless conduct. Harry of Monmouth's rise from scandalous youth to warrior king brings new ambitions and pressures to the fortunes of the Lancastrian dynasty.

Margaret of Anjou marries Henry VI and finds herself defending a husband poorly suited to kingship. Richard of York's competing claim and the powerful Earl of Warwick's ambitions pull her into a bitter struggle over England's crown.

Edward IV gains the throne with Warwick's help, then challenges his adviser's influence by marrying Elizabeth Woodville. His passion for his queen and luxurious living complicate royal duties, while rival ambitions threaten the stability of the Plantagenet dynasty.