
Dorothy Eden Reading Order
3 series Β· 41 books Β· Born 1912
Dorothy Eden was a New Zealand-born author who became a prolific writer of historical suspense and Gothic fiction during the mid-twentieth century. After relocating to England in 1954, she crafted over forty atmospheric novels that blended mystery with period settings, often featuring psychological tension and dark secrets. Her work spans standalone novels and short story collections, establishing her as a master of the suspense genre who also contributed regularly to magazines throughout her decades-long career.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1987β1987)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Gothic Treasure Trove |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1968β1976)
Start with Yellow Is for Fear and read in order.
Start this series with Yellow Is for Fear
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Is for Fear |
| 2 | House on Hay Hill |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete38 books (1943β1982)
Start with The Laughing Ghost, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Laughing Ghost
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Laughing Ghost |
| 2 | The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall |
| 3 | Walk into My Parlour |
| 4 | Crow Hollow |
| 5 | The Voice of the Dolls |
| 6 | Cats Prey/Let Us Prey |
| 7 | Lamb To The Slaughter/The Brooding Lake |
| 8 | Bride By Candlelight |
| 9 | Darling Clementine/Night Of The Letter |
| 10 | Death Is A Red Rose |
| 11 | Listen to Danger |
| 12 | The Pretty Ones |
| 13 | Sleeping Bride |
| 14 | The Deadly Travellers |
| 15 | Afternoon Walk |
| 16 | Samantha/Lady of Mallow |
| 17 | Sleep in the Woods |
| 18 | Afternoon For Lizards |
| 19 | Face of An Angel |
| 20 | Shadow Of A Witch |
| 21 | Whistle for the Crows |
| 22 | The Bird in the Chimney/Darkwater |
| 23 | Bella/Ravenscroft |
| 24 | The Marriage Chest |
| 25 | Never Call It Loving |
| 26 | Shadow Wife |
| 27 | Siege in the Sun |
| 28 | Winterwood |
| 29 | The Vines of Yarrabee |
| 30 | Melbury Square |
| 31 | Waiting for Willa |
| 32 | Speak to Me of Love |
| 33 | The Millionaire's Daughter |
| 34 | Time of the Dragon |
| 35 | The Salamanca Drum |
| 36 | The Storrington Papers |
| 37 | The American Heiress |
| 38 | Important Family |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Eden written?
- Dorothy Eden has written 41 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1943 to 1987.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Eden series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Eden's series: Short Story Collections: Yellow Is for Fear.
- What order should I read Dorothy Eden's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Eden's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Eden's series complete?
- Dorothy Eden has 3 completed series.

