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
The Laughing Ghost
Buy on Amazon1943
The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall
Buy on Amazon1946
Walk into My Parlour
Buy on Amazon1947
Crow Hollow
Buy on Amazon1950
The Voice of the Dolls
Buy on Amazon1950
Cats Prey/Let Us Prey
Buy on Amazon1952
Lamb To The Slaughter/The Brooding Lake
Buy on Amazon1953
Bride By Candlelight
Buy on Amazon1954
Darling Clementine/Night Of The Letter
Buy on Amazon1955
Death Is A Red Rose
Buy on Amazon1955
The Pretty Ones
Buy on Amazon1957
Listen to Danger
Buy on Amazon1957
The Deadly Travellers
Buy on Amazon1959
Sleeping Bride
Buy on Amazon1959
Afternoon Walk
Buy on Amazon1960
Samantha/Lady of Mallow
Buy on Amazon1960
Sleep in the Woods
Buy on Amazon1960
Afternoon For Lizards
Buy on Amazon1961
Face of An Angel
Buy on Amazon1961
Shadow Of A Witch
Buy on Amazon1962
Whistle for the Crows
Buy on Amazon1962
The Bird in the Chimney/Darkwater
Buy on Amazon1963
Bella/Ravenscroft
Buy on Amazon1964
The Marriage Chest
Buy on Amazon1965
Never Call It Loving
Buy on Amazon1966
Siege in the Sun
Buy on Amazon1967
Winterwood
Buy on Amazon1967
Shadow Wife
Buy on Amazon1967
The Vines of Yarrabee
Buy on Amazon1968
Melbury Square
Buy on Amazon1970
Waiting for Willa
Buy on Amazon1970
Speak to Me of Love
Buy on Amazon1971
The Millionaire's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1974
Time of the Dragon
Buy on Amazon1975
The Salamanca Drum
Buy on Amazon1977
The Storrington Papers
Buy on Amazon1978
The American Heiress
Buy on Amazon1980
Important Family
Buy on Amazon1982
Yellow Is for Fear
Buy on Amazon1968
House on Hay Hill
Buy on Amazon1976
A Gothic Treasure Trove
Buy on Amazon1987
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Laughing Ghost (1943), 2. The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall (1946), 3. Walk into My Parlour (1947), 4. Crow Hollow (1950), 5. The Voice of the Dolls (1950), and 36 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Dorothy Eden contains 41 books. The series began in 1943 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Dorothy Eden. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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