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 Poor Relation
Buy on Amazon1984
Summertime Splendor
Buy on Amazon1992
The Skeleton in the Closet
Buy on Amazon2001
Summer of Discontent
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Poor Relation (1984), 2. Summertime Splendor (1992), 3. The Skeleton in the Closet (2001), 4. Summer of Discontent (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by M.C. Beaton contains 4 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by M.C. Beaton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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