Dorothy Eden Reading Order

1 book (1987–1987)

#	Title
1	A Gothic Treasure Trove 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1968–1976)

Dorothy Eden's two-book collection of short mystery and horror stories spans from 1968 to 1976. These complete works should be read in publication order, beginning with Yellow Is for Fear, followed by House on Hay Hill. Both volumes showcase Eden's talent for crafting suspenseful tales across the mystery and horror genres.

Start with Yellow Is for Fear and read in order.

#	Title
1	Yellow Is for Fear 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	House on Hay Hill 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

38 books (1943–1982)

Dorothy Eden wrote 38 standalone novels across four decades, from 1943 to 1982, each offering independent mystery and thriller stories with atmospheric gothic elements. Though each book stands alone, readers who wish to experience her complete body of work should begin with her debut, The Laughing Ghost, and continue through publication order to follow her evolving style and storytelling approach. Her prolific output encompasses titles like Crow Hollow, The Voice of the Dolls, and Sleeping Bride, showcasing her mastery of suspenseful narratives and dark, moody settings. The series is now complete, offering mystery enthusiasts a substantial collection of self-contained tales to explore in sequence.

Start with The Laughing Ghost, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Laughing Ghost 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall 1946Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Walk into My Parlour 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Crow Hollow 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Voice of the Dolls 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cats Prey/Let Us Prey 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Lamb To The Slaughter/The Brooding Lake 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bride By Candlelight 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Darling Clementine/Night Of The Letter 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Death Is A Red Rose 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Listen to Danger 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Pretty Ones 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Sleeping Bride 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Deadly Travellers 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Afternoon Walk 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Samantha/Lady of Mallow 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Sleep in the Woods 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Afternoon For Lizards 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Face of An Angel 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Shadow Of A Witch 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Whistle for the Crows 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Bird in the Chimney/Darkwater 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Bella/Ravenscroft 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Marriage Chest 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Never Call It Loving 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Shadow Wife 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Siege in the Sun 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Winterwood 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	The Vines of Yarrabee 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Melbury Square 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Waiting for Willa 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Speak to Me of Love 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	The Millionaire's Daughter 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Time of the Dragon 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	The Salamanca Drum 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	The Storrington Papers 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	The American Heiress 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Important Family 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible