
Alexandra Ripley Reading Order
2 series Β· 9 books Β· Born 1934-01-08
Alexandra Ripley was an American historical fiction writer who gained widespread acclaim for her sweeping narratives set in the American South. Her 1991 novel Scarlett became her most famous work as the authorized sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind, though she established her reputation earlier with bestselling historical novels like Charleston and New Orleans Legacy that showcased her meticulous research and romantic storytelling. Writing from 1972 until her death in 2004, Ripley crafted richly detailed portraits of Southern life across multiple generations and time periods.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2004β2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sunken Sailor |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1972β1996)
Start with Who's That Lady in the President's Bed?(As: B.K. Ripley), the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Who's That Lady in the President's Bed?(As: B.K. Ripley)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Who's That Lady in the President's Bed?(As: B.K. Ripley) |
| 2 | Charleston |
| 3 | On Leaving Charleston |
| 4 | The Time Returns |
| 5 | New Orleans Legacy |
| 6 | Scarlett |
| 7 | From Fields of Gold |
| 8 | A Love Divine |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alexandra Ripley written?
- Alexandra Ripley has written 9 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2004.
- What order should I read Alexandra Ripley's books?
- We recommend reading Alexandra Ripley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Alexandra Ripley's series complete?
- Alexandra Ripley has 2 completed series.

