Reading Order
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Start with The Serpent and the Pearl and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Serpent and the Pearl
Book 1 by Kate Quinn • Published 2013
In 1492 Rome, beauty Giulia Farnese discovers her marriage is a sham and she is meant to be concubine to ambitious Cardinal Borgia. With cynical bodyguard Leonello and secretive cook Carmelina, she navigates Vatican i...
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Borgia Chronicles reading order
Ends with The Lion and the Rose
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Book 1:The Serpent and the Pearl
Kate Quinn • 2013
In 1492 Rome, beauty Giulia Farnese discovers her marriage is a sham and she is meant to be concubine to ambitious Cardinal Borgia. With cynical bodyguard Leonello and secretive cook Carmelina, she navigates Vatican i...
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Book 2:The Lion and the Rose
Kate Quinn • 2014
Now mistress to Pope Alexander VI, Giulia Farnese seemingly has Rome at her feet—until enemies gather and an old captor resurfaces. She, Leonello, and Carmelina must untangle murder plots and court politics before the...
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Borgia Chronicles FAQ
What is the best order to read the Borgia Chronicles series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Serpent and the Pearl.
How many books are in the Borgia Chronicles series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Borgia Chronicles series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Borgia Chronicles series?
New readers should start with The Serpent and the Pearl, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Borgia Chronicles series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2013 to 2014.