Alison Weir

Alison Weir

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May 26th, 2026: The Boleyn Secret (Standalone)

Queens at War (England's Medieval Queens, #4) was the most recently released book by Alison Weir, on December 2nd, 2025.

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Alison Weir Stats: The highest rated book by Alison Weir on Book Notification is The Six Wives of Henry VIII, a Non-Fiction book.

The most read book by Alison Weir on Book Notification is The Six Wives of Henry VIII, a Non-Fiction book. The second most read book is Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen (Six Tudor Queens #3).

Below is a complete list of Alison Weir books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Six Tudor Queens Books in Publication Order

Tells the stories of each of Henry VIII’s six wives, focusing on their lives, struggles, and roles in history.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Six Tudor Queens
2016
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2
10
Arthur: Prince of the Roses
2016
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3
9
Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen
2016
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4
The Blackened Heart
2017
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5
8.5
Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession
2017
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6
The Tower is Full of Ghosts Today
2017
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7
10
The Chateau of Briis: A Lesson in Love
2018
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8
9.3
Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen
2018
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9
The Grandmother's Tale
2018
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10
The Unhappiest Lady in Christendom
2018
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11
10
Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait
2019
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12
The King's Painter
2019
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13
The Curse of the Hungerfords
2019
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14
Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen / The Tainted Queen
2020
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15
The Princess of Scotland
2020
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16
The Wicked Wife
2021
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17
Katharine Parr: The Sixth Wife
2021
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18
The Queen's Child
2021
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19
In This New Sepulchre
2021
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List of Elizabeth I Books in Publication Order

Explores the life and rule of Queen Elizabeth I, making history engaging and easy to understand.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Lady Elizabeth
2008
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2
The Marriage Game
2014
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List of England's Medieval Queens Books in Publication Order

Looks at the lives, stories, and impact of queens in medieval England, making history engaging and accessible.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Queens of the Conquest
2017
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2
8
Queens of the Crusades
2021
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3
9
Queens of the Age of Chivalry
2022
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4
Queens at War
2025
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List of Tudor Rose Books in Publication Order

Historical fiction set that explores the lives and intrigues of women from the Tudor period in England.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Firstborn
2022
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2
6
Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose
2022
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3
The Golden Prince
2023
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4
Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown
2023
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5
The King's Pleasure
2023
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6
The Passionate Tudor
2024
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7
Mary I: Queen of Sorrows
2024
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8
The True and Terrible Tale of Perotine Massey
2024
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Innocent Traitor, Captive Queen, and The Cardinal.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Innocent Traitor
2006
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2
6
Captive Queen
2010
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3
A Dangerous Inheritance
2012
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4
8
The Cardinal
2025
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5
The Boleyn Secret
2026
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Traitors of the Tower
2010
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2
The Cardinal’s Daughter
2025
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are The Six Wives of Henry VIII, The Lost Tudor Princess, and Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Britain's Royal Families
1989
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2
7.6
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1991
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3
6
The Princes in the Tower
1992
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4
7
The Wars of the Roses
1995
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5
The Children of England / The Children of Henry VIII
1996
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6
8
The Life of Elizabeth I / Elizabeth the Queen
1998
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7
8
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
1999
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8
8
Henry VIII: The King and His Court
2001
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9
Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley
2003
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10
Queen Isabella
2005
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11
Isabella: She-Wolf of France, Queen of England
2005
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12
6.5
Katherine Swynford / Mistress of the Monarchy
2009
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13
The Lady in the Tower
2009
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14
The Ring and the Crown (With: Kate Williams, Sarah Gristwood, Tracy Borman)
2011
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15
Mary Boleyn
2011
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16
8
Elizabeth of York
2013
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17
Richard III and the Princes in the Tower
2014
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18
10
The Lost Tudor Princess
2016
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19
8
A Tudor Christmas
2018
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Alison Weir

Alison Weir (Alison Matthews) was born on July 8th, 1951 and is currently 74 years old. Alison Weir was born in Westminster, London, England. Weir attended The University of North London where she received a B.A. Education.

Alison Weir is known for writing in the Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction genres.

Alison Weir has written 19 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1989 with the book Britain's Royal Families. The most recently released was A Tudor Christmas which was released in 2018. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Alison at this time.

Alison Weir has also written the Six Tudor Queens series which has 19 books including Six Tudor Queens and Arthur: Prince of the Roses.

Alison Weir: Lists & Other Mentions

The Six Tudor Queens Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.

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  4. Bill Bryson, author of the Bill Bryson Travel Books.
  5. Philippa Gregory, author of the Plantagenet and Tudor Series.
  6. Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz Series.
  7. James McBride, author of: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
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  10. Jeannette Walls, author of: The Glass Castle.

Alison Weir: F.A.Q

When was Alison Weir Born? How old is Alison Weir?

Alison Weir was born on July 8th, 1951. Alison Weir is currently 74 years old.

Where was Alison Weir Born?

Alison Weir was born in Westminster, London, England and is English.

What was the first book Alison Weir wrote?

The first book written by Alison Weir was Britain's Royal Families, published in 1989.

What was the most recent book Alison Weir wrote?

Her most recently released work was Queens at War on December 2nd, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Alison Weir?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alison Weir book is The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Here are her most popular books:
  1. The Six Wives of Henry VIII (7.57)
  2. Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen (9)
  3. Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession (8.5)
  4. Innocent Traitor (8.67)
  5. The Lost Tudor Princess (10)

What genres does Alison Weir Write?

Alison Weir primarily writes in the Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Biographies, Biographical Historical Fiction, and History.

Are there upcoming new books by Alison Weir?

Alison Weir has a new book coming out on May 26th, 2026 called The Boleyn Secret.

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How many books has Alison Weir written?

Alison Weir has written 59 books. 19 books in the Six Tudor Queens Series, 2 books in the Elizabeth I Series, 4 books in the England's Medieval Queens Series, 8 books in the Tudor Rose Series, 5 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 19 Non-Fiction Books.

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