Rosemary Sutcliff books in order
English novelist
- Lived
- 1920–1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 52
Rosemary Sutcliff published 15 novels, 4 novellas, 1 short story collection, 25 children's books and 7 other books, beginning with The Eagle of the Ninth (1954).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Rosemary Sutcliff
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The Eagle of the Ninth
Rosemary Sutcliff's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Wanderings of Odysseus
One of the most-read, at about 120 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Queen Elizabeth Story (1950)
The Armourer's House (1951)
Brother Dusty-Feet (1952)
The Eagle of the Ninth (1954)
Lady in Waiting (1956)
The Shield Ring (1956)
The Silver Branch (Dec 1957)
Warrior Scarlet (1958)
The Lantern Bearers (Dec 1959)
Sword at Sunset (1963)
The Rider of the White Horse (1964)
The Flowers of Adonis (1969)
The Sword and the Circle (1981)
Blood and Sand (1987)
Blood & Sand (1989)
Novellas in order
Tristan and Iseult (1971)
Sun Horse, Moon Horse (1977)
Blue Remembered Hills (1983)
The Wanderings of Odysseus (1995)
Short story collections in order
Heather, Oak, and Olive (1972)
Children's books in order
Chronicles of Robin Hood (1950)
Outcast (1955)
Rudyard Kipling (1960)
Dawn Wind (1961)
Dragon Slayer (1961)
The Hound of Ulster (1963)
The Mark of the Horse Lord (1965)
The Chief's Daughter (1967)
The High Deeds of Finn Mac Cool (1967)
Knight's Fee (1973)
The Capricorn Bracelet (1973)
Blood Feud (1976)
Shifting Sands (1977)
Song for a Dark Queen (1978)
Simon (1979)
The Light Beyond the Forest (1979)
Frontier Wolf (1980)
The Road to Camlann (1981)
Bonnie Dundee (1983)
The Witch's Brat (1983)
Flame-coloured Taffeta (1986)
The Shining Company (1990)
The Minstrel and the Dragon Pup (1993)
Sword Song (1998)
Iliad (2014)
Other books in order
Heroes & History (1965)
Heroes and History (1965)
Circlet of Oak Leaves (1968)
Three Legions (1980)
Eagle's Egg (1981)
The Roundabout Horse (1986)
Black Ships Before Troy (2003)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Eagle (2011)Film · from The Eagle of the Ninth
About Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff was an English novelist best known for children's books, especially historical fiction and retellings of myths and legends. Although she was primarily a children's author, some of her novels were specifically written for adults. In a 1986 interview she said, "I would claim that my books are for children of all ages, from nine to ninety."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rosemary Sutcliff FAQ
- How many books has Rosemary Sutcliff written?
- Rosemary Sutcliff published 15 novels, 4 novellas, 1 short story collection, 25 children's books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rosemary Sutcliff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Eagle of the Ninth.
- What is Rosemary Sutcliff's last book?
- Blood & Sand (1989).
- What is Rosemary Sutcliff's most famous book?
- The Eagle of the Ninth (1954) is Rosemary Sutcliff's most widely read book.
- Which Rosemary Sutcliff books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Eagle of the Ninth (as The Eagle, film, 2011).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.