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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Jean of Storms" (1930) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Jean of Storms
1930
The School by the River
1930
Elizabeth the Gallant
1935
Monica turns up trumps
1936
The Lost Staircase
1946
The new house mistress
1952
The 'Susannah' adventure
1953
Kennelmaid Nan
1954
Nesta Steps Out
1954
Beechy of the Harbour School
1955
Carnation of the Upper Fourth
1958
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