Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Riders of the Wind
Buy on Amazon1926
The Strength of the Hills
Buy on Amazon1926
Echo Answers
Buy on Amazon1927
His Elizabeth
Buy on Amazon1928
Cloth of Gold
Buy on Amazon1929
Bound to Happen
Buy on Amazon1930
The Tudor Wench
Buy on Amazon1932
England Was an Island Once
Buy on Amazon1940
From This Day Forward
Buy on Amazon1941
The Bird Who Made Good
Buy on Amazon1947
Melody
Buy on Amazon1950
Reluctant Farmer
Buy on Amazon1950
The Lost General
Buy on Amazon1953
Letter to a Stranger
Buy on Amazon1954
Washington's Lady
Buy on Amazon1954
The Family Quarrel
Buy on Amazon1959
Tryst
Buy on Amazon1962
Potomac Squire
Buy on Amazon1963
Queen's Folly
Buy on Amazon1965
Mount Vernon is Ours
Buy on Amazon1966
Mount Vernon Family
Buy on Amazon1968
Remember Today
Buy on Amazon1969
The Tudor Wench - A Play in Three Acts - Dramatized From an Episode in the Book of the Same Name
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Riders of the Wind (1926), 2. The Strength of the Hills (1926), 3. Echo Answers (1927), 4. His Elizabeth (1928), 5. Cloth of Gold (1929), and 18 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Elswyth Thane contains 23 books. The series began in 1926 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Elswyth Thane. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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