Elizabeth Goudge Reading Order
7 series · 43 books · Born 24 April 1900
Elizabeth Goudge was a prolific British author known for her enchanting novels that blend elements of romance and spirituality. Over her prolific career from 1934 to 2002, she penned 43 books across seven series, including the Du Frocq Family, The Eliots of Damerosehay, and the Torminster Saga, with her most celebrated work being the beloved novel "Green Dolphin Country." Goudge's writing continues to resonate with readers for its lyrical prose and rich character development.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1996–2002)
Start with Behold That Star and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete12 books (1937–1978)
Start with A Pedlar's Pack and Other Stories, the first of 12 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Pedlar's Pack and Other Stories 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Golden Skylark and Other Stories 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Ikon on the Wall and other stories 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Elizabeth Goudge Reader 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  At the Sign of the Dolphin 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Songs and Verses 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Reward of Faith and Other Stories 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  White Wings 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Ten Gifts 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A Christmas Book 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Lost Angel 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Pattern Of People 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
Du Frocq Family Series
Complete2 books (1934–1949)
Start with Island Magic and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1951–1990)
Start with God So Loved the World, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1935–1970)
Start with The Middle Window, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Middle Window 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Towers in the Mist 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Smoky-House 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Castle on the Hill 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Well of the Star 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Green Dolphin Street / Green Dolphin Country 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Little White Horse 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Gentian Hill 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Rosemary Tree 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Valley of Song 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The White Witch 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Dean's Watch 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Scent of Water 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Linnets and Valerians / The Runaways 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | I Saw Three Ships 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Child from the Sea 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Eliots of Damerosehay Series
Complete3 books (1940–1953)
Start with The Bird in the Tree and read in order.
Torminster Saga Series
Complete3 books (1936–1942)
Start with A City of Bells and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Goudge written?
- Elizabeth Goudge has written 43 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1934 to 2002.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Goudge series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Goudge's series: Anthologies: Behold That Star; Collections: A Pedlar's Pack and Other Stories; Du Frocq Family: Island Magic; Non-Fiction: God So Loved the World; The Eliots of Damerosehay: The Bird in the Tree.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Goudge's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Goudge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Elizabeth Goudge's series complete?
- Elizabeth Goudge has 7 completed series.