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
Maulever Hall
Buy on Amazon1963
The Adventurers
Buy on Amazon1965
Royal Gamble
Buy on Amazon1965
Watch the Wall, My Darling
Buy on Amazon1966
Here Comes a Candle / The Master of Penrose
Buy on Amazon1967
The Winding Stair
Buy on Amazon1969
Shadow of a Lady
Buy on Amazon1973
Strangers in Company
Buy on Amazon1973
One Way to Venice
Buy on Amazon1974
Rebel Heiress
Buy on Amazon1975
Red Sky at Night
Buy on Amazon1977
Marry in Haste
Buy on Amazon1980
Secret Island
Buy on Amazon1985
Polonaise
Buy on Amazon1988
Windover
Buy on Amazon1992
Escapade
Buy on Amazon1993
Whispering
Buy on Amazon1996
Bride of Dreams
Buy on Amazon1996
Unsafe Hands
Buy on Amazon1997
Susan in America
Buy on Amazon1998
Caterina
Buy on Amazon1999
Death in Two Parts
Buy on Amazon2000
Deathline
Buy on Amazon2003
Greek Wedding
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Maulever Hall (1963), 2. The Adventurers (1965), 3. Royal Gamble (1965), 4. Watch the Wall, My Darling (1966), 5. Here Comes a Candle / The Master of Penrose (1967), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jane Aiken Hodge contains 24 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jane Aiken Hodge. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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