History of the Russian State in Novels vs The Cadfael Chronicles
Two historical fiction series side by side, straight from the catalog data: The Cadfael Chronicles is the longer series (21 books vs 18 books); History of the Russian State in Novels is the more recent one, starting in 2014. There's no wrong answer — pick the shape that fits your reading appetite, and Shelfmark will keep your place in either (no account needed).
| Statistic | History of the Russian State in Novels | The Cadfael Chronicles |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Boris Akunin | Edith Pargeter |
| Books | 18 | 21 |
| Published | 2014–2024 | 1977–1994 |
| Books per year | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Start with | Prince Cranberry (2014) | A Morbid Taste for Bones (1977) |
| Reading order | Full History of the Russian State in Novels order → | Full The Cadfael Chronicles order → |
Numbers come from the Shelfmark catalog (Wikidata + Open Library). "Books per year" is catalogued books divided by the publication span — a rough cadence, not a quality score.