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Geraldine McCaughrean's Adult Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Geraldine McCaughrean's Adult books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Geraldine McCaughrean's Adult series? Start with "The Maypole" (1990) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Geraldine McCaughrean's Adult reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Maypole
1990
Fires' Astonishment
1990
Vainglory
1991
Lovesong
1996
The Ideal Wife
1997
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