In Historical Fiction
- Catherine of Valois is the subject of Rosemary Hawley Jarman's novel "Crown in Candlelight" (1978)
- In the book, "The Queen's Secret" by Jean Plaidy, Catherine is the title character.
- William Shakespeare's play Henry V depicts Catherine of Valois' marriage to Henry V of England after the Battle of Agincourt.
- Dedwydd Jones' novel, published in 2002, "The Lily and the Dragon", tells the story of Owain Tudor and Catherine of Valois.
- Vanora Bennett's novel "Blood Royal" (2009) is based on the life of Catherine of Valois.
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