16 must-read historical books like Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams

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Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

By: Peggy Joque Williams

4.47

Format: 391 pages, Kindle Edition

“A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the still-u…

If you liked the historical plot in Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams , here is a list of 16 books like this:

Cover of Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda

1. Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France

By: Leonie Frieda

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Poisoner, despot, necromancer -- the dark legend of Catherine de Medici is centuries old. In this c… read more

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  • historical

2. The Sisters of Versailles (The Mistresses of Versailles Trilogy #1)

By: Sally Christie

3.00

Format: 9 pages, Paperback

A sumptuous and sensual tale of power, romance, family, and betrayal centered around four sisters a… read more

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3. The Flower Sisters

By: Michelle Collins Anderson

4.08

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

Drawing on the little-known true story of a tragic event that took place in the author’s Missouri h… read more

Similar categories in Michelle Collins Anderson's The Flower Sisters book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
"Sometimes I think spring lasts about fifteen minutes around here and then we're all sitting on Hell's front porch."

-Michelle Collins Anderson, The Flower Sisters

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4. The Saxon Princess (Ladies of Valor, #1)

By: Anne R. Bailey

4.39

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

1093, ScotlandThe unexpected death of the king, her father, brings chaos to the Kingdom of Scotland… read more

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  • historical fiction
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5. Queen of Ash and Iron (The Celtic Rebels, #3)

By: Melanie Karsak

4.66

Format: 770 pages, Kindle Edition

Fated to lead a rebellion against Rome. Destined to become a legend. Britain, A.D. 47 All at o… read more

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  • historical fiction
Cover of The Blackthorn Queen (Eagles and Crows #1) by Melanie Karsak

6. The Blackthorn Queen (Eagles and Crows #1)

By: Melanie Karsak

4.52

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

Britain, AD 38, Princess Cartimandua—Carti—of the Brigantes tribe faces an uncertain future when he… read more

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  • historical
  • historical fiction
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7. The Other Gwyn Girl

By: Nicola Cornick

4.30

Format: 297 pages, Kindle Edition

1671 – London The Civil War is over and Charles II, the ‘Merry Monarch’, is revelling in the thr… read more

Similar categories in Nicola Cornick's The Other Gwyn Girl book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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8. The Lady of Fortune (Ladies of the Golden Age)

By: Anne R. Bailey

4.21

Format: 205 pages, Kindle Edition

Historical fiction with a dash of romance and intrigue for those who love the Tudors. Lady Dorot… read more

Similar categories in Anne R. Bailey's The Lady of Fortune (Ladies of the Golden Age) book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • historical fiction
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9. The Philadelphia Heiress

By: Anita Abriel

3.78

Format: 283 pages, Kindle Edition

In pursuit of happiness, a young woman’s dreams extend beyond money and marriage in this aspiration… read more

Similar categories in Anita Abriel's The Philadelphia Heiress book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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10. The Lady Ursula (Royal Court #6)

By: Anne R. Bailey

4.31

Format: 197 pages, Kindle Edition

The final novel in the Royal Court Series. Ghosts of a glorious past haunt her family. Born into ob… read more

Similar categories in Anne R. Bailey's The Lady Ursula (Royal Court #6) book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • historical fiction
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11. THE GOOD QUEEN: MATILDA OF SCOTLAND, WIFE OF HENRY I (Medieval Babes: Tales of Little-Known Ladies Book 11)

By: J.P. Reedman

4.31

Format: 324 pages, Kindle Edition

Daughter of a Scottish king and an Anglo-Saxon princess, Edith is sent to her Aunt Cristina, the Ab… read more

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  • historical fiction
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12. The Lady's Gamble

By: Anne R. Bailey

4.29

Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition

The Tudor court is full of endless opportunities for power, love and...destruction. Elizabeth Se… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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13. The Irish Princess

By: Elizabeth Chadwick

4.13

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Ireland, 1160 Aoife MacMurchada is just 14 years old when her father Diarmit, King of Leinster, … read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth Chadwick's The Irish Princess book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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14. The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph

By: Kate Braithwaite

4.30

Format: 361 pages, Kindle Edition

A compelling historical retelling of the first great scandal to shake America. Victim? Temptress… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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15. Serabelle: Where the Wealthy Come to Play

By: Tavi Taylor Black

3.93

Format: 281 pages, Paperback

An island sheltered from modern progress. Strict lines between servants and masters. Will crossing … read more

Similar categories in Tavi Taylor Black's Serabelle: Where the Wealthy Come to Play book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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16. Elizabeth's Mountain

By: Lucille Guarino

4.45

Format: 287 pages, Paperback

“A wonderful, moving story about love and loss, focusing on two grandmother and granddaughter.” –M… read more

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  • fiction
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17. The Saddest Princess

By: Leah Toole

4.17

Format: 438 pages, Paperback

"As England's very first queen regnant, I must remember to keep my feminine emotions hidden from my… read more

Similar categories in Leah Toole's The Saddest Princess book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • historical fiction
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18. Dangerous Lady

By: Amy Licence

4.21

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

Will Thomasin choose duty – or love…? 1527 At seventeen, Thomasin Marwood is plunged into court… read more

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  • historical
  • historical fiction
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19. The Importance of Wives: Chronicles of the House of Valois

By: Keira Morgan

3.98

Format: 375 pages, Kindle Edition

Reviewed by Lucinda E Clarke for Readers’ Favorite I love books I call ‘leave the bed unmade and… read more

Similar categories in Keira Morgan's The Importance of Wives: Chronicles of the House of Valois book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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20. The Last Secret of Lily Adams

By: Sara Blaydes

4.36

Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition

The death of a legendary actress reveals a wealth of Hollywood secrets in a breathtaking novel abou… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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21. The Last Lady of the Silver Screen

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

4.31

Format: 261 pages, Kindle Edition

The streets of old Hollywood are paved with glitter and gold, secrets and lies. What’s real, and wh… read more

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22. Frances - Tudor Countess (The Elizabethan Series Book 5)

By: Tony Riches

4.31

Format: 316 pages, Kindle Edition

“A thrilling portrait of a remarkable woman who witnessed the key eventsof Elizabethan England.” Fr… read more

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23. Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

By: Peggy Joque Williams

4.47

Format: 391 pages, Kindle Edition

“A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the still-u… read more

Similar categories in Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles book and Peggy Joque Williams's Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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24. The Hollywood Governess

By: Alexandra Weston

4.16

Format: 362 pages, Kindle Edition

Preorder a BRAND NEW sweeping historical romance set in the golden age of Hollywood from Alexandra … read more

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  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of The Lady's Battle (Ladies of Valor) by Anne R Bailey

25. The Lady's Battle (Ladies of Valor)

By: Anne R Bailey

4.34

Format: 205 pages, Kindle Edition

1259, GasconyEleanor had been born a Princess of Castile, raised to rule a nation. Her life should’… read more

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26. The Swan Maiden: Book Two of the Surface and the Deep: Story of Anna of Cleves

By: G. Lawrence

4.55

Format: 340 pages, Kindle Edition

November 1539 Sent as a bride for the much-married King of England, Anna of Cleves has left her hom… read more

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27. A Lady's Fortune

By: Jane Dunn

4.06

Format: 370 pages, Kindle Edition

Preorder the BRAND NEW Regency Romance from Sunday Times Bestseller Jane Dunn. ‘Gives all the immer… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Scorched: Burn Me Once... (Tyler Zahn #3) by Cam Torrens

28. Scorched: Burn Me Once... (Tyler Zahn #3)

By: Cam Torrens

4.98

Format: 301 pages, Paperback

After his over-zealous efforts to find his missing Search & Rescue partner fail, Air Force veteran … read more

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29. The Road to Newgate: A 17th Century London Mystery

By: Kate Braithwaite

4.14

Format: 284 pages, Kindle Edition

A dangerous ambition. A Popish plot. A marriage at risk. London, 1678 Anne Thompson has left a li… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart by Niamh McAnally

30. Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart

By: Niamh McAnally

4.83

Format: 321 pages, Paperback

“A truly brave, enriching memoir that will take you on a global adventure.” –Liam Neeson In her ho… read more

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31. South of Happily

By: G.A. Anderson

4.24

Format: 345 pages, Paperback

In the coastal town of Dufferin Beach, Katy Kiss searches for the hope she had as a child, when her… read more

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  • fiction

15 Best fiction books like Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams

Transform Your Habits

The Flower Sisters

Michelle Collins Anderson

4.08

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The Other Gwyn Girl

Nicola Cornick

4.30

Transform Your Habits

The Philadelphia Heiress

Anita Abriel

3.78

Transform Your Habits

The Lady's Gamble

Anne R. Bailey

4.29

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The Flower Sisters

Michelle Collins Anderson

4.08

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Mrs. Winchester's Biographer

Deanna Lynn Sletten

4.42

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Linda Bennett Pennell

4.40

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Anita Abriel

3.78

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