Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Reading Order
8 series · 115 books · Born 13 August 1948
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a British author known for her extensive contributions to historical fiction and crime literature. With a remarkable portfolio of 115 books spanning eight series, she has captivated readers with works like Ashmore Castle, Morland Dynasty, and The Kirov Trilogy. Active from 1974 to 2026, she has made a lasting impact on the literary scene with her engaging storytelling and rich historical details.
Ashmore Castle Series
Ongoing5 books (2021–2026)
Start with The Secrets of Ashmore Castle, the first of 5 books in the Ashmore Castle series.
Bill Slider Series
Ongoing25 books (1991–2025)
Start with Orchestrated Death, the first of 25 books in the Bill Slider series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Orchestrated Death 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death Watch 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Necrochip / Death to Go 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dead End / Grave Music 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blood Lines 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Killing Time 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Shallow Grave 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Blood Sinister 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Gone Tomorrow 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dear Departed 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Game Over 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Fell Purpose 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Body Line 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Kill My Darling 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Blood Never Dies 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Hard Going 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  One Under 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Star Fall 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Old Bones 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Shadow Play 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Headlong 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Cruel as the Grave 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Dying Fall 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Before I Sleep 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Easeful Death 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Morland Dynasty Series
Ongoing36 books (1980–2024)
Start with The Founding, the first of 36 books in the Morland Dynasty series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Founding 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dark Rose 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Princeling / The Distant Wood 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Black Pearl 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Oak Apple 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Long Shadow 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Chevalier 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Maiden 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Flood-Tide 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Tangled Thread 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Emperor 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Victory 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Regency 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Campaigners 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Reckoning 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Devil's Horse 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Poison Tree 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Abyss 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Hidden Shore 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Winter Journey 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Outcast 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Mirage 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Cause 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Homecoming 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Question 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Dream Kingdom 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Restless Sea 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Burning Roses 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The White Road 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  The Measure of Days 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Fallen Kings 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  The Foreign Field 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Dancing Years 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | The Winding Road 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  The Phoenix 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Gathering Storm 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1999–2020)
Start with Real Life and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing35 books (1974–2026)
Start with Shadows on the Mountain, the first of 35 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Shadows on the Mountain 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Waiting Game 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Rainbow Summer(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | A Well-Painted Passion(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Romany Magic(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Love's Perilous Passage(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Never Love a Stranger / The Treacherous Heart(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  On Wings of Love(As:Emma Woodhouse) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Hollow Night 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Title Role(As:Elizabeth Bennett) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Deadfall 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Crystal Crown 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Unfinished(As:Elizabeth Bennett) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Even Chance(As:Elizabeth Bennett) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Last Run(As:Elizabeth Bennett) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Orange-Tree Plot 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Enchanted Isle 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  I, Victoria: The Secret Diary of the Empress Queen 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Play for Love 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | A Cornish Affair 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Dangerous Love 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Nobody's Fool 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Divided Love 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Keeping Secrets 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Longest Dance 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Horsemasters 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Julia 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Colonel's Daughter 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Harte's Desire 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Kelly-Ann's Mermaid(As: Emma Woodhouse) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Dreamlands(As: Emma Woodhouse) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Country Plot 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Kate's Progress 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | The Hostage Heart 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Deadly Force 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Fallen Ones Series
Complete3 books (2009–2010)
Start with The Fallen Ones and read in order.
The Kirov Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1990–1993)
Start with Anna and read in order.
War At Home Series
Complete6 books (2014–2019)
Start with Goodbye Piccadilly, the first of 6 books in the War At Home series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cynthia Harrod-Eagles written?
- Cynthia Harrod-Eagles has written 115 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Cynthia Harrod-Eagles series?
- Here are the first books in Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's series: Ashmore Castle: The Secrets of Ashmore Castle; Bill Slider: Orchestrated Death; Morland Dynasty: The Founding; Short Story Collections: Real Life; The Fallen Ones: The Fallen Ones.
- What order should I read Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's books?
- We recommend reading Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cynthia Harrod-Eagles still writing new books?
- Yes, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles has 4 ongoing series: Ashmore Castle, Bill Slider, Morland Dynasty, Standalone Novels.