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Start with Dark Queen Rising and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Paul Doherty • Published 2018
London, 1471, and the Wars of the Roses turn survival into a daily calculation. Margaret Beaufort fights to protect her household and her son’s claim, while an investigation into murder and conspiracy reveals how clos...
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Margaret Beaufort Mystery reading order
Ends with Dark Queen Wary
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Book 1:Dark Queen Rising
Paul Doherty • 2018
London, 1471, and the Wars of the Roses turn survival into a daily calculation. Margaret Beaufort fights to protect her household and her son’s claim, while an investigation into murder and conspiracy reveals how clos...
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Book 2:Dark Queen Waiting
Paul Doherty • 2020
A baffling death behind locked doors threatens Margaret Beaufort’s already fragile position. Christopher Urswicke must solve the mystery quickly, because every delay gives Margaret’s enemies more time to close in, and...
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Book 3:Dark Queen Watching
Paul Doherty • 2021
With the Yorkists in power and her son in exile, Margaret Beaufort survives by watching and planning. New arrivals bring new danger, and a murder forces her circle to confront betrayal, as Christopher Urswicke investi...
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Book 4:Dark Queen Wary
Paul Doherty • 2023
Margaret Beaufort faces a fresh threat to her son’s future when rumors and imposture collide with murder. As danger closes in on her supporters, she and her allies must identify the killer, and the traitor, before the...
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Margaret Beaufort Mystery FAQ
What is the best order to read the Margaret Beaufort Mystery series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Dark Queen Rising.
How many books are in the Margaret Beaufort Mystery series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Margaret Beaufort Mystery series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Margaret Beaufort Mystery series?
New readers should start with Dark Queen Rising, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Margaret Beaufort Mystery series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2018 to 2023.