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
The Black Moth
Buy on Amazon1921
Powder And Patch
Buy on Amazon1923
The Transformation of Philip Jettan
Buy on Amazon1923
The Great Roxhythe
Buy on Amazon1923
Simon the Coldheart
Buy on Amazon1925
The Masqueraders
Buy on Amazon1928
Helen
Buy on Amazon1928
Beauvallet
Buy on Amazon1929
Barren Corn
Buy on Amazon1930
The Conqueror
Buy on Amazon1931
Footsteps in the Dark
Buy on Amazon1932
Why Shoot a Butler?
Buy on Amazon1933
The Convenient Marriage
Buy on Amazon1934
The Unfinished Clue
Buy on Amazon1934
The Talisman Ring
Buy on Amazon1936
Royal Escape
Buy on Amazon1938
The Corinthian
Buy on Amazon1940
The Spanish Bride
Buy on Amazon1940
Faro's Daughter
Buy on Amazon1941
Penhallow
Buy on Amazon1942
Friday's Child
Buy on Amazon1944
The Reluctant Widow
Buy on Amazon1946
The Foundling
Buy on Amazon1948
Arabella
Buy on Amazon1949
The Grand Sophy
Buy on Amazon1950
The Quiet Gentleman
Buy on Amazon1951
Cotillion
Buy on Amazon1953
The Toll-Gate
Buy on Amazon1954
Bath Tangle
Buy on Amazon1955
Sprig Muslin
Buy on Amazon1956
April Lady
Buy on Amazon1957
Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle
Buy on Amazon1957
Venetia
Buy on Amazon1958
The Unknown Ajax
Buy on Amazon1959
Pistols for Two
Buy on Amazon1960
A Civil Contract
Buy on Amazon1961
The Nonesuch
Buy on Amazon1962
False Colours
Buy on Amazon1963
Frederica
Buy on Amazon1965
Black Sheep
Buy on Amazon1966
Cousin Kate
Buy on Amazon1968
Charity Girl
Buy on Amazon1970
Instead of the Thorn
Buy on Amazon1971
Lady Of Quality
Buy on Amazon1972
My Lord John
Buy on Amazon1975
Pastel
Buy on Amazon1976
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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