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
Legend of the Loch
Buy on Amazon1970
The October Witch
Buy on Amazon1971
Castle Clodha
Buy on Amazon1972
Lament for Lost Lovers / Dead Man's Moon
Buy on Amazon1972
The White Rose
Buy on Amazon1973
A Stranger Came By
Buy on Amazon1974
A Drink for the Bridge
Buy on Amazon1977
Wicked Wynsleys
Buy on Amazon1977
Girl on an Empty Swing
Buy on Amazon1978
The Queen's Captain (As: Margaret Hope)
Buy on Amazon1978
The Shadow Queen (As: Margaret Hope)
Buy on Amazon1979
Black Duchess
Buy on Amazon1980
Hostage Most Royal (As: Margaret Hope)
Buy on Amazon1980
Passionate Kindness
Buy on Amazon1980
Castle of Foxes
Buy on Amazon1981
Colla
Buy on Amazon1982
Perilous Voyage (As: Margaret Hope)
Buy on Amazon1983
The Clan
Buy on Amazon1986
Estella
Buy on Amazon1986
The Sweet Cheat Gone
Buy on Amazon1992
Strathblair
Buy on Amazon1993
This Outward Angel
Buy on Amazon1993
Angel Eyes
Buy on Amazon1997
In the Shadow of the Minster
Buy on Amazon2002
The Midnight Visitor
Buy on Amazon2013
Miss Havisham's Revenge, Estella's Missing Years
Buy on Amazon2014
The Most Tragic Tay Bridge Disaster
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Legend of the Loch (1970), 2. The October Witch (1971), 3. Castle Clodha (1972), 4. Lament for Lost Lovers / Dead Man's Moon (1972), 5. The White Rose (1973), and 22 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Alanna Knight contains 27 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Alanna Knight. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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