Ann Swinfen Reading Order
6 series Β· 29 books
Ann Swinfen was a notable author known for her engaging historical mystery and literary fiction, with a prolific career spanning from 1984 to 2018. She has written 29 books across six series, including the Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez and Oxford Medieval Mysteries, along with several standalone novels and short stories. Her work combines rich historical detail with intricate plots, captivating readers throughout her extensive writing journey.
Chronicles Of Christoval Alvarez Series
Complete9 books (2014β2017)
Start with Bartholomew Fair, the first of 9 books in the Chronicles Of Christoval Alvarez series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bartholomew Fair 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Enterprise of England 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Portuguese Affair 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Suffer the Little Children 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Voyage to Muscovy 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | That Time May Cease 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Play's the Thing 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Lopez Affair 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Fenland Series
Complete2 books (2014β2015)
Start with Flood and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flood 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Betrayal 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1984β1984)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In Defence of Fantasy 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
Oxford Medieval Mysteries Series
Complete6 books (2016β2018)
Start with The Bookseller's Tale, the first of 6 books in the Oxford Medieval Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Bookseller's Tale 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Novice's Tale 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Huntsman's Tale 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Merchant's Tale 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Stonemason's Tale 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Troubadour's Tale 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (2014β2014)
Start with A Mutual Silence, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Mutual Silence 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Walk in the Woods 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Envy 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Scent of Oranges 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Secret of Santa Fabriata 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1996β2015)
Start with The Anniversary, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Anniversary 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Travellers 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Running Tide 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mere Incidents of War 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Testament of Mariam 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | This Rough Ocean 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ann Swinfen written?
- Ann Swinfen has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Ann Swinfen series?
- Here are the first books in Ann Swinfen's series: Chronicles Of Christoval Alvarez: Bartholomew Fair; Fenland: Flood; Oxford Medieval Mysteries: The Bookseller's Tale; Short Stories/Novellas: A Mutual Silence.
- What order should I read Ann Swinfen's books?
- We recommend reading Ann Swinfen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ann Swinfen's series complete?
- Ann Swinfen has 6 completed series.

