Fortune de France books in order A series by Robert Merle
The Fortune de France series by Robert Merle has 5 books, from The Brethren (1977) to Love and the Sword (2004). Read it in order, starting with The Brethren.
Reading order: 1 The Brethren (1977) · 2 City of Wisdom and Blood (1979) · 3 Heretic Dawn (1980) · 4 League of Spies (1982) · 13 Love and the Sword (2004)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Fortune de France books in order
- 1.
The Brethren (1977)
- 2.
City of Wisdom and Blood (1979)
- 3.
Heretic Dawn (1980)
- 4.
League of Spies (1982)
- 13.
Love and the Sword (2004)
Fortune de France FAQ
- How many Fortune de France books are there?
- There are 5 Fortune de France books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Fortune de France books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Brethren (1977): 1 The Brethren (1977) · 2 City of Wisdom and Blood (1979) · 3 Heretic Dawn (1980) · 4 League of Spies (1982) · 13 Love and the Sword (2004).
- What is the first Fortune de France book?
- The Brethren (1977).
- What is the latest Fortune de France book?
- Love and the Sword (2004).
- Is the Fortune de France series finished?
- There have been no new Fortune de France books since 2004; Robert Merle died in 2004.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.