The Accursed Kings books in order A series by Maurice Druon
The Accursed Kings series by Maurice Druon has 6 books, from The Iron King (1955) to The Lily and the Lion (1960). Read it in order, starting with The Iron King.
Reading order: 1 The Iron King (1955) · 2 The Strangled Queen (1955) · 3 The Poisoned Crown (1956) · 4 The Royal Succession (1957) · 5 The She-Wolf of France (1959) · 6 The Lily and the Lion (1960)
Updated September 2026
All 6 The Accursed Kings books in order
- 1.
The Iron King (1955)
- 2.
The Strangled Queen (1955)
- 3.
The Poisoned Crown (1956)
- 4.
The Royal Succession (1957)
- 5.
The She-Wolf of France (1959)
- 6.
The Lily and the Lion (1960)
The Accursed Kings FAQ
- How many The Accursed Kings books are there?
- There are 6 The Accursed Kings books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Accursed Kings books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Iron King (1955): 1 The Iron King (1955) · 2 The Strangled Queen (1955) · 3 The Poisoned Crown (1956) · 4 The Royal Succession (1957) · 5 The She-Wolf of France (1959) · 6 The Lily and the Lion (1960).
- What is the first The Accursed Kings book?
- The Iron King (1955).
- What is the latest The Accursed Kings book?
- The Lily and the Lion (1960).
- Is the Accursed Kings series finished?
- There have been no new The Accursed Kings books since 1960; Maurice Druon died in 2009.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.