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
A Marriage Under the Terror
Buy on Amazon1910
The Fire Within
Buy on Amazon1913
Queen Anne is Dead
Buy on Amazon1915
The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith
Buy on Amazon1923
The Annam Jewel
Buy on Amazon1924
The Red Lacquer Case
Buy on Amazon1924
The Black Cabinet
Buy on Amazon1925
The Dower House Mystery
Buy on Amazon1925
The Amazing Chance
Buy on Amazon1926
Hue and Cry
Buy on Amazon1927
Anne Belinda
Buy on Amazon1927
Will o' the Wisp
Buy on Amazon1928
Kingdom Lost
Buy on Amazon1930
The Coldstone
Buy on Amazon1930
Beggar's Choice
Buy on Amazon1930
Red Shadow / Red Danger
Buy on Amazon1932
Nothing Venture
Buy on Amazon1932
Outrageous Fortune / Seven Green Stones
Buy on Amazon1933
Touch and Go / Devil in the Dark
Buy on Amazon1934
Fear by Night
Buy on Amazon1934
Red Stefan
Buy on Amazon1935
Blindfold
Buy on Amazon1935
Hole and Corner
Buy on Amazon1936
Run!
Buy on Amazon1938
Mr. Zero
Buy on Amazon1938
Unlawful Occasions / Weekend with Death
Buy on Amazon1941
Silence in Court
Buy on Amazon1945
The Devil's Wind
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Marriage Under the Terror (1910), 2. The Fire Within (1913), 3. Queen Anne is Dead (1915), 4. The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith (1923), 5. The Annam Jewel (1924), and 23 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Patricia Wentworth contains 28 books. The series began in 1910 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Patricia Wentworth. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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