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
Purposes of Love
Buy on Amazon1939
The Friendly Young Ladies
Buy on Amazon1943
Kind Are Her Answers
Buy on Amazon1947
Return to Night
Buy on Amazon1947
North Face
Buy on Amazon1948
The Charioteer
Buy on Amazon1953
The Last of the Wine
Buy on Amazon1956
The Lion in the Gateway
Buy on Amazon1964
The Mask of Apollo
Buy on Amazon1966
Promise of Love
Buy on Amazon1978
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Purposes of Love (1939), 2. The Friendly Young Ladies (1943), 3. Kind Are Her Answers (1947), 4. Return to Night (1947), 5. North Face (1948), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mary Renault contains 10 books. The series began in 1939 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mary Renault. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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