Merryn Allingham Reading Order
1 series · 22 books
Merryn Allingham is an English author who crafts atmospheric blends of romance, mystery, and historical fiction informed by a lifetime of global travel. Raised in a military family that moved frequently across the UK and beyond, she eventually left a secretarial career in her twenties to work as cabin crew, channeling her wanderlust into narratives set across diverse locations. Her standalone novels have resonated with millions of readers, establishing her as a skilled storyteller who weaves personal adventure and cultural exploration into compelling page-turners.
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Standalone Novels Series
22 books
Merryn Allingham has written 22 standalone novels that can be read in any order, though publication order begins with Bookshop Murder. The series spans multiple genres including historical mysteries and romance, with titles such as Murder at Abbeymead Farm, Crystal Cage, Nurse's War, and Romancing the Rake published across various years. Each novel stands alone as a complete story, making them accessible entry points for readers regardless of where they start, though following publication order provides the chronological development of the author's work.
Start with Bookshop Murder, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bookshop Murder |
| 2 | Crystal Cage |
| 3 | Daisy's long road home |
| 4 | Dangerous Promise |
| 5 | Murder at Abbeymead Farm |
| 6 | Murder at Cleve College |
| 7 | Murder at Primrose Cottage |
| 8 | Murder at St Saviour's |
| 9 | Murder at the Priory Hotel |
| 10 | Murder in an English Castle |
| 11 | Murder on the Pier |
| 12 | Nurse's War |
| 13 | Nurses's War |
| 14 | Romancing the Rake |
| 15 | Secrets of Summerhayes |
| 16 | Tale of Two Sisters |
| 17 | The Buttonmaker's Daughter |
| 18 | The Girl from Summerhayes |
| 19 | The Venice Atonement |
| 20 | The girl from Cobb Street |
| 21 | The secret of Summerhayes |
| 22 | Venetian Vendetta |
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