Sharon Kay Penmanbooks in chronological order

Sharon Kay Penman (August 13, 1945 – January 22, 2021) was an American historical novelist who gained significant popularity, particularly in the UK, for her meticulously researched and character-driven historical fiction. Penman’s writing style is characterized by detailed settings, complex plots, and a focus on the lives and relationships of individuals within turbulent historical periods. She meticulously researched her settings, often traveling to the locations she wrote about. Her most famous series included the Welsh Princes Trilogy and the Plantagenet series, which explored the reigns of various English monarchs and their impact on the lives of ordinary people.