Patricia Harman Reading Order
1 series · 17 books
Patricia Harman crafts historical fiction that explores resilience and human connection across transformative periods in American history. Her novels, which include standalone works and interconnected stories set in West Virginia, feature richly drawn characters navigating hardship with dignity and hope. Harman's writing blends meticulously researched historical detail with intimate family narratives, making her work appeal to readers seeking both emotional depth and historical authenticity.
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Standalone Novels Series
17 books
Patricia Harman has written 17 standalone novels, beginning with Arms Wide Open and progressing through titles like Blue Cotton Gown, Midwife of Hope River, The Reluctant Midwife, and Once a Midwife. These books should be read in publication order to best follow the author's body of work. The series status is currently unknown, so readers should verify whether new titles are planned.
Start with Arms Wide Open, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arms Wide Open |
| 2 | Blue Cotton Gown |
| 3 | Hooker, the Handyman and What the Parrot Saw |
| 4 | La comadrona de Hope Driver |
| 5 | La comadrona de Hope Driver |
| 6 | Lost on Hope Island |
| 7 | Lost on Hope Island Book One |
| 8 | Lost on Hope Island Book Two |
| 9 | Midwife of Hope River |
| 10 | Midwife's Song |
| 11 | Once a Midwife |
| 12 | Rough Seas |
| 13 | Runaway Midwife |
| 14 | The Reluctant Midwife |
| 15 | The Reluctant Midwife |
| 16 | The danger zone |
| 17 | al-Mushārakah fī iʻādat bināʼ al-ḥayāh |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patricia Harman written?
- Patricia Harman has written 17 books across 1 series.

