Dorothy Eden Reading Order
3 series · 41 books · Born 1912
Dorothy Eden, a renowned New Zealand author, captivated readers with her historical, suspense, and Gothic fiction from 1943 to 1987. Over her prolific career, she penned 41 works, including three series, standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies. Her most notable achievement is the classic tale "The Man From the Sea," which showcases her distinctive storytelling style.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1987–1987)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Gothic Treasure Trove 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1968–1976)
Start with Yellow Is for Fear and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete38 books (1943–1982)
Start with The Laughing Ghost, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Laughing Ghost 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Walk into My Parlour 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Crow Hollow 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Voice of the Dolls 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cats Prey/Let Us Prey 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Lamb To The Slaughter/The Brooding Lake 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Bride By Candlelight 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Darling Clementine/Night Of The Letter 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Death Is A Red Rose 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Listen to Danger 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Pretty Ones 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Sleeping Bride 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Deadly Travellers 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Afternoon Walk 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Samantha/Lady of Mallow 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Sleep in the Woods 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Afternoon For Lizards 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Face of An Angel 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Shadow Of A Witch 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Whistle for the Crows 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Bird in the Chimney/Darkwater 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Bella/Ravenscroft 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Marriage Chest 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Never Call It Loving 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Shadow Wife 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Siege in the Sun 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Winterwood 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Vines of Yarrabee 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Melbury Square 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Waiting for Willa 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Speak to Me of Love 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Millionaire's Daughter 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Time of the Dragon 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  The Salamanca Drum 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Storrington Papers 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  The American Heiress 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Important Family 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.