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
Blackkerchief Dick
Buy on Amazon1923
The White Cottage Mystery
Buy on Amazon1927
The Man of Dangerous Secrets (As: Maxwell March)
Buy on Amazon1933
Rogues' Holiday (As: Maxwell March)
Buy on Amazon1935
The Devil and Her Son (As: Maxwell March)
Buy on Amazon1936
Black Plumes
Buy on Amazon1940
The Oaken Heart
Buy on Amazon1941
Dance of the Years / The Galantrys
Buy on Amazon1943
The Patient at Peacocks Hall
Buy on Amazon1954
Safer Than Love
Buy on Amazon1954
Take Two at Bedtime
Buy on Amazon1991
Deadly Duo
Buy on Amazon1950
No Love Lost
Buy on Amazon1954
The Allingham Case-Book
Buy on Amazon1969
The Darings of the Red Rose
Buy on Amazon1970
The Allingham Minibus
Buy on Amazon1973
A Christmas Most Foul
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Blackkerchief Dick (1923), 2. The White Cottage Mystery (1927), 3. The Man of Dangerous Secrets (As: Maxwell March) (1933), 4. Rogues' Holiday (As: Maxwell March) (1935), 5. The Devil and Her Son (As: Maxwell March) (1936), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Margery Allingham contains 17 books. The series began in 1923 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Margery Allingham. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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