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Upstairs Downstairs Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Upstairs Downstairs 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 Upstairs Downstairs series? Start with "Upstairs Downstairs (By: John Hawkesworth)" (1971) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Upstairs Downstairs reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Upstairs Downstairs (By: John Hawkesworth)
1971
Rose's Story (By: Charlotte Bingham,Terence Brady)
1972
In My Lady's Chamber (By: John Hawkesworth)
1973
Mr. Hudson's Diaries (By: Michael Hardwick)
1973
The Years of Change
1974
Mr Bellamy's Story (By: Michael Hardwick)
1974
On with the Dance (By: Michael Hardwick)
1975
Endings and Beginnings (By: Michael Hardwick)
1975
The War to End Wars
1975
Mrs. Bridges' Story
1975
Sarah's Story
1978
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