Secrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1
by Emma Carroll
Secrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1 — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 9 different years (2018–2026), peaking at #6.
Details
| Peak position | #6 (of 9 years charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2018–2026 |
| Category | Literature & Fiction › Historical › Exploration & Discoveries |
| This edition published | 2 August 2018 |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 320 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9780571328499 |
| ISBN-10 | 0571328490 |
| Price range | £0.98 – £6.84 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
Its best year was 2026, when it finished at #6 in the annual chart for its age group. It first charted in 2018 at #13, and peaked in its final year on the list, 2026, at #6. That is 9 consecutive years in the Top 100.
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Chart History
- #6 best-selling children's book of 2026
- #65 best-selling children's book of 2025
- #41 best-selling children's book of 2024
- #39 best-selling children's book of 2023
- #38 best-selling children's book of 2022
- #43 best-selling children's book of 2021
- #34 best-selling children's book of 2020
- #24 best-selling children's book of 2019
- #13 best-selling children's book of 2018
FAQs
Was "Secrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1" a bestseller?
Secrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1 — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 9 different years (2018–2026), peaking at #6.
What other children's books by Emma Carroll were bestsellers?
"Letters from the Lighthouse: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1" (peak #7, 2017–2026).
What years did "Secrets of a Sun King: ‘THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION’ Guardian: 1" chart on Amazon UK?
It appeared in the annual Top 100 best-selling children's books list in: 2026 (#6), 2025 (#65), 2024 (#41), 2023 (#39), 2022 (#38), 2021 (#43), 2020 (#34), 2019 (#24), 2018 (#13).