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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 "Lady of Milkweed Manor" (2007) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Lady of Milkweed Manor
2007

The Apothecary's Daughter
2009

The Silent Governess
2010

The Girl in the Gatehouse
2010

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
2012

The Tutor's Daughter
2013

The Dancing Master
2013

The Secret of Pembrooke Park
2014

Lady Maybe
2015

The Painter's Daughter
2015

The Bridge to Belle Island
2019

A Castaway in Cornwall
2020

Shadows of Swanford Abbey
2021

Whispers at Painswick Court
2025
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