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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "The Frenchwoman" (1989) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Frenchwoman
1989
The Queen's War
1991
Dreams Of Empire
1996
The Sweet By and By
2001
The Beautiful American
2014
A Lady of Good Family
2015
The Last Collection
2019
Picasso's Lovers
2024
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