
Margaret Mayhew Reading Order
2 series ยท 27 books ยท Born 1936
Margaret Mayhew was a prolific British author known for her captivating mysteries and compelling standalones, with themes often rooted in historical settings, particularly World War II. Over her writing career from 1976 to 2020, she published 27 works across two series, including the popular Village Mysteries. Her most notable contributions to literature continue to engage readers with their rich storytelling and vivid characterizations.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete21 books (1976โ2011)
Start with The Master of Aysgarth, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 | The Master of Aysgarth 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Three Black Cormorants 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Cry of the Owl 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Owlers 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Railway King 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Flame and the Furnace 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Regency Charade 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Bluebirds 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Bluebirds. The Heartbreaking and Triumph Story of Four Women in Wartime 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Crew 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Little Ship 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Our Yanks 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Pathfinder 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Those in Peril 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | I'll Be Seeing You 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Rosebuds 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | A Foreign Field 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Quadrille 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | The Boat Girls 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | The Other Side Of Paradise 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | The Last Wolf 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Village Mysteries Series
Complete6 books (1999โ2020)
Start with Old Soldiers Never Die, the first of 6 books in the Village Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Old Soldiers Never Die 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Three Silent Things 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Dry Bones 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Seventh Link 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Bitter Poison 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Lifeline 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Margaret Mayhew written?
- Margaret Mayhew has written 27 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Margaret Mayhew series?
- Here are the first books in Margaret Mayhew's series: Village Mysteries: Old Soldiers Never Die.
- What order should I read Margaret Mayhew's books?
- We recommend reading Margaret Mayhew's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Margaret Mayhew's series complete?
- Margaret Mayhew has 2 completed series.

