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Standalone Novels Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone Novels 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 Novels series? Start with "The Sisters Tragedy" (1975) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Standalone Novels reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Sisters Tragedy
1975
A Moment of Time
1926
The Spider's Palace
1931
Don't Blame Me!
1940
Gertrude's Child
1966
The Wonder-Dog
1977
In the Lap of Atlas: Stories of Morocco
1979
Gipsy Night)
1922
The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales
1993
Hughes gained recognition with his 1929 novel A High Wind in Jamaica, a gripping adventure story that showcased his talent for vivid storytelling. He followed it with In Hazard
1938
Though best known for fiction, Hughes also wrote plays and children’s stories, such as The Wonder Dog
1977
Richard Hughes’ historical novel The Fox in the Attic
1961
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