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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 "Sovereign's Key" (1969) and follow publication order through all 30 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Sovereign's Key
1969
Far Seeks The Heart
1970
Sail A Jewelled Ship
1971
The Shripney Lady
1972
Fair Wind Of Love
1974
To Dream Of Snow
1974
The Seventeenth Stair
1975
The Smuggler's Bride
1975
The Marlows
1977
Ride The Blue Riband
1977
Banners Of Silk
1981
Gilded Splendour
1982
Jewelled Path
1983
What The Heart Keeps
1984
This Shining Land
1985
Tree Of Gold
1986
The Silver Touch
1987
To Dance With Kings
1988
Circle Of Pearls
1990
The Golden Tulip
1991
The Venetian Mask
1992
The Sugar Pavilion
1993
Portrait Of Eliza
1994
The Fortuny Gown Aka Orchids And Diamonds
1995
The Fragile Hour
1996
New World, New Love
2002
Brilliance
2007
Garlands Of Gold
2009
The House By The Fjord
2011
Tree of Gold
2025
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