Rachel Cosgrove Payes Books in Order

Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a renowned American author, known for her prolific career in the genre of historical romance novels. As a research biologist by training, she brought a unique perspective to her writing. With a career spanning multiple pseudonyms, including E.L. Arch, Joanne Kaye, Rachel Payes, Rachel R. Cosgrove, and Rachel Cosgrove, Payes has established herself as a versatile and skilled storyteller. Many of her novels were published by Playboy Press, a testament to her ability to craft engaging and captivating stories. Her work continues to be celebrated for its blend of historical accuracy, romance, and intrigue, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world. Payes' legacy as a masterful historical romance novelist remains, inspiring future generations of writers.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Rachel Cosgrove Payes

  • #1
    The Royal Book of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1921)
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  • #2
    Kabumpo in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1922)
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  • #3
    The Cowardly Lion of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1923)
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  • #4
    Grampa in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1924)
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  • #5
    The Lost King of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1925)
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  • #6
    The Hungry Tiger of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1926)
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  • #7
    The Gnome King of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1927)
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  • #8
    The Giant Horse of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1928)
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  • #9
    Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1929)
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  • #10
    The Yellow Knight of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1930)
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  • #11
    Pirates in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1931)
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  • #12
    The Purple Prince of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1932)
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  • #13
    Ojo in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1933)
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  • #14
    Speedy in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1934)
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  • #15
    The Wishing Horse of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1935)
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  • #16
    Captain Salt in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1936)
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  • #17
    Handy Mandy in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1937)
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  • #18
    The Silver Princess in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1938)
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  • #19
    Ozoplaning With the Wizard of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1939)
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  • #20
    The Wonder City of Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1940)
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  • #21
    The Scalawagons of Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1941)
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  • #22
    Lucky Bucky in Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1942)
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  • #23
    The Magical Mimics In Oz (By: Jack Snow)(1946)
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  • #24
    The Shaggy Man of Oz (By: Jack Snow)(1949)
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  • #25
    The Hidden Valley of Oz(1951)
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  • #26
    Merry Go Round in Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(1963)
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  • #27
    Yankee in Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1972)
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  • #28
    The Enchanted Island of Oz (By: Ruth Plumly Thompson)(1976)
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  • #29
    The Forbidden Fountain of Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(1980)
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  • #30
    The Ozmapolitan of Oz (By: Dick Martin)(1986)
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  • #31
    The Wicked Witch Of Oz(1993)
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  • #32
    The Giant Garden of Oz (By: Eric Shanower)(1993)
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  • #33
    The Runaway in Oz (By: John R. Neill)(1995)
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  • #34
    The Rundelstone of Oz (By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw)(2001)
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  • #1
    Death Sleeps Lightly(1960)
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  • #2
    Forsythia Finds Murder(1960)
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  • #3
    Shadow of Fear(1961)
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  • #4
    Long Journey Home(1962)
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  • #5
    Curiosity Killed Kitty(1962)
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  • #6
    Not for Glory(1963)
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  • #7
    Bridge to Yesterday (As:E.L. Arch)(1963)
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  • #8
    The Candystripers(1964)
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  • #9
    The Deathstones (As:E.L. Arch)(1964)
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  • #10
    Planet of Death (As:E.L. Arch)(1964)
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  • #11
    Ann Gordon of the Peace Corps(1965)
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  • #12
    The First Immortals (As: E.L. Arch)(1965)
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  • #13
    Linda’s Gifts(1966)
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  • #14
    Mystery of Echo Caverns(1966)
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  • #15
    Designs for Love(1966)
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  • #16
    The Double-Minded Man (As:E.L. Arch)(1966)
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  • #17
    Peace Corps Nurse(1967)
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  • #18
    The Man with Three Eyes (As: E.L. Arch)(1967)
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  • #19
    O Charitable death(1968)
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  • #20
    The Silent Place(1969)
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  • #21
    Malverne Hall(1970)
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  • #22
    Forbidden Island(1973)
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  • #23
    Devil's Court(1974)
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  • #24
    The House of Tarot(1975)
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  • #25
    The Black Swan(1975)
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  • #26
    The Sapphire Legacy(1976)
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  • #27
    Moment of Desire(1978)
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  • #28
    The Coach to Hell(1979)
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  • #29
    Bride of Fury(1980)
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  • #30
    Fame and Fortune (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
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  • #31
    Rags to Riches (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
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  • #32
    Love and Betrayal (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
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  • #33
    Satin and Stars (As:Joanne Kaye)(1981)
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  • #34
    Satan's Mistress(1981)
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  • #35
    Playing for Keeps (As:Joanne Kaye)(1982)
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  • #36
    To Love Again (As:Joanne Kaye)(1982)
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  • #37
    Lady Alicia's Secret(1986)
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  • #38
    Emeralds and Jade(1988)
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  • #39
    The Dark Towers of Trelochen(1991)
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About Rachel Cosgrove Payes

Rachel Cosgrove Payes is a renowned American author, known for her prolific career in the genre of historical romance novels. As a research biologist by training, she brought a unique perspective to her writing. With a career spanning multiple pseudonyms, including E.L. Arch, Joanne Kaye, Rachel Payes, Rachel R. Cosgrove, and Rachel Cosgrove, Payes has established herself as a versatile and skilled storyteller. Many of her novels were published by Playboy Press, a testament to her ability to craft engaging and captivating stories. Her work continues to be celebrated for its blend of historical accuracy, romance, and intrigue, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world. Payes' legacy as a masterful historical romance novelist remains, inspiring future generations of writers.

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