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 Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick)
Buy on Amazon1964
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick)
Buy on Amazon1970
Beauty's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1976
The Gaslight Boy (With: Michael Hardwick)
Buy on Amazon1976
Charlie Is My Darling
Buy on Amazon1977
Lovers Meeting
Buy on Amazon1979
Sisters in Love
Buy on Amazon1979
Willowwood
Buy on Amazon1980
Dove's Nest
Buy on Amazon1980
The Atkinson Heritage
Buy on Amazon1981
Talking Cure
Buy on Amazon1981
Monday's Child
Buy on Amazon1981
I Remember Love
Buy on Amazon1982
The Shakespeare Girl
Buy on Amazon1983
By the Sword Divided
Buy on Amazon1983
The Merrymaid
Buy on Amazon1984
Girl with a Crystal Dove
Buy on Amazon1987
Blood Royal
Buy on Amazon1988
Four More Sherlock Holmes Plays (With: Michael Hardwick)
Buy on Amazon1973
Alice in Wonderland
Buy on Amazon1974
The Hound of the Baskervilles and Other Sherlock Holmes Plays (With: Michael Hardwick)
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick) (1964), 2. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick) (1970), 3. Beauty's Daughter (1976), 4. The Gaslight Boy (With: Michael Hardwick) (1976), 5. Charlie Is My Darling (1977), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mollie Hardwick contains 21 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mollie Hardwick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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