Norah Lofts Reading Order
7 series · 65 books · Born 27 August 1904
Norah Lofts was a prolific British author known for her engaging historical fiction and mysteries. With a remarkable portfolio that includes 65 works spread across 7 series, such as Gad's Hall and House, she captivated readers from 1935 to 2024. Her most renowned novels often explore the intricate histories of homes and their inhabitants, exemplified by her Suffolk Trilogy.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1983–1987)
Start with Tales of the Uncanny and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete2 books (1935–1984)
Start with I Met a Gypsy and read in order.
Gad's Hall Series
Complete2 books (1977–1978)
Start with Gad's Hall and read in order.
House Series
Complete3 books (1959–1962)
Start with The Town House and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1974–1979)
Start with Eternal France, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Sir Godfrey Tallboys Series
Complete3 books (1975–1976)
Start with Knight's Acre and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing47 books (1936–2024)
Start with Here Was a Man, the first of 47 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  Here Was a Man 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  White Hell of Pity 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Out of This Nettle 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Requiem for Idols 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blossom Like the Rose 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bride of Moat House / Dead March in Three Keys / No Question of Murder(As:Peter Curtis) 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Hester Roon 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Scent of Cloves 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Road to Revelation / Winter Harvest 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Winter Harvest 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Brittle Glass 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Michael and All Angels / The Golden Fleece 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Jassy 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Lady Living Alone(As:Peter Curtis) 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  To See a Fine Lady 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Silver Nutmeg 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | A Calf for Venus / Letty 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Esther 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Lute Player 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Bless This House 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Eleanor the Queen / Queen in Waiting 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Afternoon ofan Autocrat / The Devil in Clevely / The Deadly Gift 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Heaven in Your Hand 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Little Wax Dolls 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Concubine 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  How Far to Bethlehem? 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Madselin 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Lost Queen / The Lost Ones 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The King's Pleasure 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Lovers All Untrue 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  A Rose for Virtue 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Her Own Special Island / Uneasy Paradise 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Maude Reed Tale / Story of Maude Reed 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Charlotte / Out of the Dark 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Rupert Hatton's Story / Rupert Hatton's Tales 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Nethergate 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Crown of Aloes 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Checkmate 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | The Fall of Midas(As:Juliet Astley) 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Walk Into My Parlour 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 |  Copsi Castle(As:Juliet Astley) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  The Day of the Butterfly 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  A Wayside Tavern 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 |  The Claw 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 |  The Old Priory 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Pargeters 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 | The Story of Maude Reed 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Norah Lofts written?
- Norah Lofts has written 65 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1935 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Norah Lofts series?
- Here are the first books in Norah Lofts's series: Anthologies: Tales of the Uncanny; Collections: I Met a Gypsy; Gad's Hall: Gad's Hall; House: The Town House; Non-Fiction: Eternal France.
- What order should I read Norah Lofts's books?
- We recommend reading Norah Lofts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Norah Lofts still writing new books?
- Yes, Norah Lofts has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.