Standalone Books in Order

46
Books
1921
First Book
1976
Latest Book
56
Years

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

1

The Black Moth

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1921

2

Powder And Patch

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1923

3

The Transformation of Philip Jettan

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1923

4

The Great Roxhythe

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1923

5

Simon the Coldheart

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1925

6

The Masqueraders

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1928

7

1928

8

Beauvallet

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1929

9

Barren Corn

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1930

10

The Conqueror

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1931

11

Footsteps in the Dark

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1932

12

Why Shoot a Butler?

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1933

13

The Convenient Marriage

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1934

14

The Unfinished Clue

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1934

15

The Talisman Ring

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1936

16

Royal Escape

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1938

17

The Corinthian

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1940

18

The Spanish Bride

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1940

19

Faro's Daughter

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1941

20

Penhallow

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1942

21

Friday's Child

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1944

22

The Reluctant Widow

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1946

23

The Foundling

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1948

24

1949

25

The Grand Sophy

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1950

26

The Quiet Gentleman

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1951

27

Cotillion

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1953

28

The Toll-Gate

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1954

29

Bath Tangle

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1955

30

Sprig Muslin

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1956

31

April Lady

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1957

32

Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle

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1957

33

1958

34

The Unknown Ajax

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1959

35

Pistols for Two

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1960

36

A Civil Contract

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1961

37

The Nonesuch

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1962

38

False Colours

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1963

39

Frederica

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1965

40

Black Sheep

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1966

41

Cousin Kate

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1968

42

Charity Girl

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1970

43

Instead of the Thorn

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1971

44

Lady Of Quality

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1972

45

My Lord John

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1975

46

1976

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Black Moth (1921), 2. Powder And Patch (1923), 3. The Transformation of Philip Jettan (1923), 4. The Great Roxhythe (1923), 5. Simon the Coldheart (1925), and 41 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Standalone series by Georgette Heyer contains 46 books. The series began in 1921 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Standalone series is written by Georgette Heyer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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