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3 series · 22 books

Anne Bennett is a historical fiction writer who explores the lives of Irish and English families across multiple generations. Her most recognized works include the McCluskey Saga and Sullivan Family series, which blend intimate family drama with the social and political upheaval of twentieth-century Britain and Ireland. Over a career spanning from 1998 to 2021, Bennett crafted twenty-two novels that combine romance with richly detailed historical settings, appealing to readers who appreciate character-driven narratives rooted in real events and cultural change.

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McCluskey Saga Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2021)

Anne Bennett's McCluskey Saga is a three-book historical fiction series following interconnected family stories across generations. Published between 2017 and 2021, the books should be read in publication order: Forget-Me-Not Child, Child on the Doorstep, and As Time Goes By. The series appears to be complete and blends romance with literary historical fiction to explore the lives and legacies of the McCluskey family.

Start with Forget-Me-Not Child and read in order.

Start this series with Forget-Me-Not Child

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

15 books (1998–2015)

Anne Bennett's 15 novels, published between 1998 and 2015, form a complete series of standalone historical and literary fiction works best read in publication order. Each book can be enjoyed independently, but reading them chronologically from A Little Learning through Another Man's Child allows readers to experience the full scope of Bennett's exploration of romance, family, and historical settings across nearly two decades of writing.

Start with A Little Learning, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Little Learning

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Walking Back to Happiness
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Till the Sun Shines Through
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Cover of Mother’s Only Child
Mother’s Only Child
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Cover of Keep the Home Fires Burning
Keep the Home Fires Burning
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Cover of If You Were the Only Girl
If You Were the Only Girl
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Another Man’s Child

Sullivan Family Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2009)

Anne Bennett's Sullivan Family series comprises four historical fiction novels published between 2007 and 2009, following the interconnected stories of the Sullivan family across generations. The complete series should be read in publication order beginning with A Sister's Promise, followed by A Daughter's Secret, A Mother's Spirit, and concluding with The Child Left Behind. These literary historical romances explore themes of family bonds, secrets, and resilience within the Sullivan lineage.

Start with A Sister's Promise, the first of 4 books in the Sullivan Family series.

Start this series with A Sister's Promise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anne Bennett written?
Anne Bennett has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Anne Bennett series?
Here are the first books in Anne Bennett's series: McCluskey Saga: Forget-Me-Not Child; Sullivan Family: A Sister's Promise.
What order should I read Anne Bennett's books?
We recommend reading Anne Bennett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Anne Bennett's series complete?
Anne Bennett has 2 completed series.

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