Skip to content
Menu Button
Scan a barcode
Scan
My Lists
Scan a barcode
Scan
Sell your books for cash or store credit, and shipping is free! Try ThriftBooks BuyBack →

Court Life

Explore More

Civil Law
Court Intrigue
Courtroom Drama
Courts
Crime
Crime And Punishment
Criminal Procedure
Death
Death Penalty
Frontier Justice
Immortality
Intrigue And Deception
Judicial System
Jurisprudence
Justice
Justice And Revenge
Law
Law & Crime
Legal Battles
Legal History
Life
Life & Institutions
Life And Death
Litigation
Magical Powers
Monarchy
Murder Trials
Power Struggles
Prison Life
Royal Intrigue
The Criminal Justice System
The Justice System
The Legal System
Torts
Tudor England

Explore More

Civil Law
Court Intrigue
Courtroom Drama
Courts
Crime
Crime And Punishment
Criminal Procedure
Death
Death Penalty
Frontier Justice
Immortality
Intrigue And Deception
Judicial System
Jurisprudence
Justice
Justice And Revenge
Law
Law & Crime
Legal Battles
Legal History
Life
Life & Institutions
Life And Death
Litigation
Magical Powers
Monarchy
Murder Trials
Power Struggles
Prison Life
Royal Intrigue
The Criminal Justice System
The Justice System
The Legal System
Torts
Tudor England

Bestsellers

Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel

from $4.19

The White Princess
The White Princess
Philippa Gregory

from $5.09

The Last Tudor
The Last Tudor
Philippa Gregory

from $4.89

Marie Antoinette: The Journey
Marie Antoinette: The Journey
Antonia Fraser

from $4.79

Eleanor: Crown Jewel of Aquitaine, France, 1136
Eleanor: Crown Jewel of Aquitaine, France, 1136
Kristiana Gregory

from $6.09

Grave Mercy
Grave Mercy
Robin LaFevers

from $4.89

Poison Study
Poison Study
Maria V. Snyder

from $4.39

Trickster's Choice
Trickster's Choice
Tamora Pierce

from $4.69

The Betrothed
The Betrothed
Kiera Cass

from $4.19

The King's Shadow
The King's Shadow
Elizabeth Alder

from $5.09

Court Life

The Reluctant Queen
The Reluctant Queen
Jean Plaidy

from $5.09

The Winner's Crime
The Winner's Crime
Marie Rutkoski

from $4.99

The Queen's Resistance
The Queen's Resistance
Rebecca Ross

from $13.84

Princess of Fire
Princess of Fire
Shannon Drake

from $4.79

The Courts of Love: The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine
The Courts of Love: The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Jean Plaidy

from $4.19

The Tidal Poole (Elizabeth I Mysteries)
The Tidal Poole (Elizabeth I Mysteries)
Karen Harper

from $5.59

My Enemy the Queen
My Enemy the Queen
Victoria Holt

from $4.79

Legacy
Legacy
Susan Kay

from $5.39

Henry VIII: The King and His Court
Henry VIII: The King and His Court
Alison Weir

from $5.59

Medieval Tales
Medieval Tales
Lorna MacDonald Czarnota

from $8.19

Three Maids for a Crown
Three Maids for a Crown
Ella March Chase

from $3.99

Marie Antoinette: The Last Queen of France
Marie Antoinette: The Last Queen of France
Évelyne Lever

from $5.59

King James VI of Scotland, I of England (Kings & Queens of England)
King James VI of Scotland, I of England (Kings & Queens of England)
Antonia Fraser

from $6.89

From Splendor to Revolution: The Romanov Women, 1847--1928
From Splendor to Revolution: The Romanov Women, 1847--1928
Julia P. Gelardi

from $19.14

The Last Princess: The Devoted Life of Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter
The Last Princess: The Devoted Life of Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter
Matthew Dennison

from $7.59

A Vision of Light
A Vision of Light
Judith Merkle Riley

from $3.59

Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge
Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge
Eleanor Herman

from $4.69

Tudor Queens of England
Tudor Queens of England
David Loades

from $6.99

England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton
England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton
Kate Williams

from $5.89

Aristocrats: Caroline, Emily, Louisa, and Sarah Lennox, 1740-1832
Aristocrats: Caroline, Emily, Louisa, and Sarah Lennox, 1740-1832
Stella Tillyard

from $5.09

Non-Fiction

Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets
Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets
Alison Weir

from $6.99

Forbidden Love

The Court Dancer
The Court Dancer
Shin Kyung-sook

from $7.99

Amor en la corte de los zares
Amor en la corte de los zares
Thea Stilton

from $6.19

Historical

Darling Jasmine
Darling Jasmine
Bertrice Small

from $4.29

Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens
Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens
Lisa Hilton

from $7.19

Unconquered
Unconquered
Bertrice Small

from $5.69

Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe
Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe
Sandra Gulland

from $4.69

The Tudor Secret
The Tudor Secret
C.W. Gortner

from $5.39

The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr: Katherine the Queen
The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr: Katherine the Queen
Linda Porter

from $12.59

The Perfect Royal Mistress
The Perfect Royal Mistress
Diane Haeger

from $4.79

The Queene's Christmas (An Elizabeth I Mystery)
The Queene's Christmas (An Elizabeth I Mystery)
Karen Harper

from $6.19

The Queen's Lady (Graham, #7)
The Queen's Lady (Graham, #7)
Shannon Drake

from $4.19

Midsummer's Eve
Midsummer's Eve
Philippa Carr

from $5.29

The Gossamer Cord
The Gossamer Cord
Philippa Carr

from $6.19

At the Mercy of the Queen
At the Mercy of the Queen
Anne Clinard Barnhill

from $5.99

The Sister Queens
The Sister Queens
Sophie Perinot

from $4.29

The Vow on the Heron
The Vow on the Heron
Jean Plaidy

from $4.99

Historical Fiction

The Persian Boy
The Persian Boy
Mary Renault

from $5.19

The Making of a Knight
The Making of a Knight
Patrick O'Brien

from $4.79

Lady in Waiting
Lady in Waiting
Susan Meissner

from $4.99

La Princesse de Clèves
La Princesse de Clèves
Madame de La Fayette

from $3.99

Queen's Own Fool
Queen's Own Fool
Robert J. Harris

from $5.09

The Thistle and the Rose: The Tudor Princesses
The Thistle and the Rose: The Tudor Princesses
Jean Plaidy

from $3.99

Secrets of the Tudor Court
Secrets of the Tudor Court
D.L. Bogdan

from $5.49

Royal Mistress
Royal Mistress
Anne Easter Smith

from $7.19

The Secret Bride: In The Court of Henry VIII
The Secret Bride: In The Court of Henry VIII
Diane Haeger

from $4.19

The Last Wife of Henry VIII
The Last Wife of Henry VIII
Carolly Erickson

from $4.19

Deryni Rising
Deryni Rising
Katherine Kurtz

from $4.79

By Royal Decree
By Royal Decree
Kate Emerson

from $5.49

La Reine Margot
La Reine Margot
Alexandre Dumas

from $4.19

The Irish Princess
The Irish Princess
Karen Harper

from $4.19

Queen of this Realm
Queen of this Realm
Jean Plaidy

from $4.89

Equal Of The Sun
Equal Of The Sun
Anita Amirrezvani

from $4.19

The Spanish Bride: A Novel of Catherine of Aragon
The Spanish Bride: A Novel of Catherine of Aragon
Laurien Gardner

from $4.89

Shadows and Strongholds
Shadows and Strongholds
Elizabeth Chadwick

Out of Stock

The Innocent: A Novel
The Innocent: A Novel
Posie Graeme-Evans

from $6.19

King's Fool
King's Fool
Margaret Campbell Barnes

from $5.19

Power Struggles

The Queen's Secret
The Queen's Secret
Karen Harper

from $5.29

The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Mother
The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Mother
Michael Jones

from $5.29

Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession
Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession
Alison Weir

from $7.19

The Other Tudors: Henry VIII's Mistresses and Bastards
The Other Tudors: Henry VIII's Mistresses and Bastards
Philippa Jones

from $4.49

The King's Grace
The King's Grace
Anne Easter Smith

from $4.49

The Rival Queens: Catherine de' Medici, her daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom
The Rival Queens: Catherine de' Medici, her daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom
Nancy Goldstone

from $6.69

Masques
Masques
Patricia Briggs

from $5.09

Fatal Throne
Fatal Throne
M.T. Anderson

from $5.29

Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV
Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV
Karleen Koen

from $4.39

Uneasy Lies the Head
Uneasy Lies the Head
Jean Plaidy

from $4.39

The Queen's Governess
The Queen's Governess
Karen Harper

from $5.39

The Pleasure Palace
The Pleasure Palace
Kate Emerson

from $4.19

The King's Pleasure
The King's Pleasure
Jean Plaidy

from $3.99

The Queen's Secret
The Queen's Secret
Melissa de la Cruz

from $4.49

Pale Rose of England
Pale Rose of England
Sandra Worth

from $6.79

Philippa
Philippa
Bertrice Small

from $5.39

The Lady in the Tower
The Lady in the Tower
Jean Plaidy

from $5.09

Madame Serpent
Madame Serpent
Jean Plaidy

from $6.59

Rival to the Queen
Rival to the Queen
Carolly Erickson

from $4.49

Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess Castlemaine and King Charles II
Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess Castlemaine and King Charles II
Susan Holloway Scott

from $5.19

Royal Intrigue

Katheryn Howard: The Scandalous Queen
Katheryn Howard: The Scandalous Queen
Alison Weir

from $5.69

Henry VIII
Henry VIII
William Shakespeare

from $4.29

The Uncrowned Queen: A Novel
The Uncrowned Queen: A Novel
Posie Graeme-Evans

from $5.29

The King's Concubine
The King's Concubine
Anne O'Brien

from $6.69

The Favored Queen: A Novel of Henry VIII's Third Wife
The Favored Queen: A Novel of Henry VIII's Third Wife
Carolly Erickson

from $5.09

Tudor: The Family Story
Tudor: The Family Story
Leanda de Lisle

from $5.79

Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose
Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose
Alison Weir

from $6.69

The Queen
The Queen
Tiffany Reisz

from $15.29

In the Shadow of the Crown: The Tudor Queens
In the Shadow of the Crown: The Tudor Queens
Jean Plaidy

from $4.69

The Queen's Pawn
The Queen's Pawn
Christy English

from $4.89

Court of Swans
Court of Swans
Melanie Dickerson

from $11.93

Mademoiselle Boleyn
Mademoiselle Boleyn
Robin Maxwell

from $4.69

The Sisters of Versailles
The Sisters of Versailles
Sally Christie

from $6.19

The Queen's Confidante
The Queen's Confidante
Karen Harper

from $5.99

Queen in Waiting
Queen in Waiting
Norah Lofts

from $4.79

The Murder in the Tower: The Story of Frances, Countess of Essex
The Murder in the Tower: The Story of Frances, Countess of Essex
Jean Plaidy

from $4.99

The common theme among these books is court life, particularly in historical periods such as the Tudor and medieval eras. Many of these books feature strong female characters who navigate political intrigue and romantic entanglements in their roles as ladies-in-waiting, queens, mistresses, or spies. The lives of famous historical figures such as Anne Boleyn, Marie Antoinette, and Catherine de' Medici are explored in depth, while lesser-known figures such as Lady Catherine Gordon and Frances, Countess of Essex are also featured. The books cover a range of genres including historical fiction, romance, biography, and non-fiction.

Trustpilot

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Follow Us

Link to Facebook
Link to Twitter
Link to Pinterest
Link to Tumblr
Link to Instagram
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured