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Elizabeth Jane Howard Reading Order

5 series · 24 books · Born 1923

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Elizabeth Jane Howard was an acclaimed English novelist whose career spanned over seven decades, establishing her as a significant voice in literary fiction. She is best known for the Cazalet Chronicles, a celebrated multi-generational family saga that showcases her skill at depicting intimate relationships and social change. Howard's diverse body of work also includes short story collections, anthologies, and non-fiction, demonstrating her versatility across multiple literary forms and genres.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1964–1987)

Start with The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories and read in order.

Start this series with The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories

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1
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The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories
1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Virago Book of Ghost Stories
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cazalet Chronicles Series

Ongoing

6 books (1990–2026)

Start with The Light Years, the first of 6 books in the Cazalet Chronicles series.

Start this series with The Light Years

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1
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The Light Years
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Marking Time
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Confusion
4
Cover of Casting Off
5
Cover of All Change
6
The Golden Hours(By: Louisa Young)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2002–2002)

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1
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Short Story Collections Series

Complete

5 books (1951–2003)

Start with We Are For The Dark, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with We Are For The Dark

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1
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We Are For The Dark
1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of MR Wrong
3
4
Cover of Marriage
5
Cover of Three Miles Up and Other Strange Stories
Three Miles Up and Other Strange Stories
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1950–2017)

Start with The Beautiful Visit, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Beautiful Visit

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1
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The Beautiful Visit
1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Long View
1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Sea Change
1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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After Julius
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Something In Disguise
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Odd Girl Out
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Getting It Right
Getting It Right
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Falling
9
Cover of Love All
10
Cover of The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse
The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Jane Howard written?
Elizabeth Jane Howard has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1950 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Elizabeth Jane Howard series?
Here are the first books in Elizabeth Jane Howard's series: Anthologies: The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories; Cazalet Chronicles: The Light Years; Short Story Collections: We Are For The Dark.
What order should I read Elizabeth Jane Howard's books?
We recommend reading Elizabeth Jane Howard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Elizabeth Jane Howard still writing new books?
Yes, Elizabeth Jane Howard has 1 ongoing series: Cazalet Chronicles.

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