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
Elizabeth the Beloved
Buy on Amazon1965
Katheryn, the Wanton Queen
Buy on Amazon1967
Bride for King James
Buy on Amazon1968
Anne, The Rose Of Hever (With: Renato Fratini)
Buy on Amazon1969
The rose of Hever
Buy on Amazon1969
Dangerous Inheritance (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1969
Portrait of Sarah (As:Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1969
Joan of the Lilies
Buy on Amazon1969
Flower Of The Greys
Buy on Amazon1969
Mary, The Infamous Queen
Buy on Amazon1970
Princess of Desire
Buy on Amazon1970
Struggle for a Crown
Buy on Amazon1970
A Footfall in the Mist (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1971
Shadow of a Tudor
Buy on Amazon1971
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Buy on Amazon1971
Seven for St Crispin's Day
Buy on Amazon1971
The Cloistered Flame
Buy on Amazon1971
The Woodville Wench (With: Renato Fratini)
Buy on Amazon1972
Royal Escape
Buy on Amazon1972
The Peacock Queen / The Virgin Queen
Buy on Amazon1972
Fair Kilmeny (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1972
Peacock Queen
Buy on Amazon1972
Moonflete (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1972
The Wayward Madonna (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1972
The Queen Who Never Was
Buy on Amazon1972
Jewel of the Greys
Buy on Amazon1972
Destiny's Lady
Buy on Amazon1972
Flawed enchantress
Buy on Amazon1973
So Fair And Foul A Queen
Buy on Amazon1973
Master of Malcarew (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1973
Minstrel's Leap (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1973
Maid of Judah
Buy on Amazon1973
Enchanted Grotto (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1973
Curse of the Greys
Buy on Amazon1974
The Willow Maid
Buy on Amazon1974
Spin Me a Shadow (As:Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1974
House That Hated People (As:Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1974
Enigma of Brontes
Buy on Amazon1974
The Queenmaker
Buy on Amazon1975
The Gallows Herd
Buy on Amazon1976
Crystal and the Cloud
Buy on Amazon1977
Echo of Margaret (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1978
Greengirl (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1979
Pilgrim of Desire (As:Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1979
A Dream Of Fair Serpents (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1979
Beggar Maid, Queen
Buy on Amazon1980
Flame in the Snow (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1980
Snow Blossom
Buy on Amazon1980
I, the Maid
Buy on Amazon1980
Ravenscar
Buy on Amazon1981
Song for a Strolling Player
Buy on Amazon1981
Night of the Willow
Buy on Amazon1981
The Dragon And The Rose
Buy on Amazon1982
Frost On The Rose
Buy on Amazon1982
Red Queen, White Queen
Buy on Amazon1982
Lover Dark, Lady Fair (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1982
The Savage Web
Buy on Amazon1982
Imperial Harlot
Buy on Amazon1983
My Lady Troubadour
Buy on Amazon1983
Dark Gemini (As: Judith Rothman)
Buy on Amazon1983
Lackland's Bride
Buy on Amazon1983
Alianor
Buy on Amazon1984
Child of the Flesh
Buy on Amazon1984
Song for Marguerite
Buy on Amazon1984
My Philippa
Buy on Amazon1984
Sangreal (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1984
Sabre (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1985
Sabre's Child (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1985
Lass of Silver, Lad of Gold
Buy on Amazon1985
Silken Sabre (As:Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1985
Isabella, The She Wolf
Buy on Amazon1985
Fair Maid of Kent
Buy on Amazon1985
House of Sabre (As:Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1986
Bond Wife (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1986
Heart Of Flame
Buy on Amazon1986
Lady For A Chevalier
Buy on Amazon1987
Double Deception (As: Elizabeth Law)
Buy on Amazon1987
A Scent of Lilac (As:Elizabeth Law)
Buy on Amazon1988
Gentle Sabre (As:Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1988
My Catalina
Buy on Amazon1988
Pilgrim In The Wind (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1988
Fruit of the Sabre
Buy on Amazon1988
Regency Morning (As: Elizabeth Law)
Buy on Amazon1988
The Noonday Queen
Buy on Amazon1988
Wife in Waiting
Buy on Amazon1989
The Love Knot (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1989
Minstrel for a Valois
Buy on Amazon1989
The Sealed Knot (As: Elizabeth Law)
Buy on Amazon1989
Proud Bess
Buy on Amazon1990
The Vinegar Seed
Buy on Amazon1990
Patchwork
Buy on Amazon1991
The Flower of Martinique
Buy on Amazon1991
Daffodil Anne (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1991
Last Seen Wearing (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1991
The Vinegar Blossom
Buy on Amazon1991
Much suspected of me.
Buy on Amazon1991
A Masque Of Brontës
Buy on Amazon1991
England's Mistress
Buy on Amazon1992
My Name is Polly Winter (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Vinegar Tree
Buy on Amazon1992
Incredible Fierce Desire
Buy on Amazon1993
Green Apple Burning
Buy on Amazon1993
With Murder in Mind (As: Judith Rothman)
Buy on Amazon1997
My Pilgrim Love (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1997
Witch Queen
Buy on Amazon1998
Hoodman Blind (As: Veronica Black)
Buy on Amazon1999
Child of Earth
Buy on Amazon1999
Zabillet of the Snow (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Luck Bride
Buy on Amazon2000
Valentine
Buy on Amazon2000
Goodbye Holly Jane
Buy on Amazon2001
Morning of a Sabre (As: Catherine Darby)
Buy on Amazon2001
Child of Fire
Buy on Amazon2002
Verity
Buy on Amazon2002
Trumpet Morning
Buy on Amazon2006
The Haunting of Houses
Buy on Amazon2006
Vashti
Buy on Amazon2006
The Scent of Jasmine
Buy on Amazon2007
Sun of Silver, Moon of Gold
Buy on Amazon2008
The Genii
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Elizabeth the Beloved (1965), 2. Katheryn, the Wanton Queen (1967), 3. Bride for King James (1968), 4. Anne, The Rose Of Hever (With: Renato Fratini) (1969), 5. The rose of Hever (1969), and 115 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Maureen Peters contains 120 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Maureen Peters. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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