Penny Vincenzi Reading Order
6 series Β· 23 books Β· Born 1939
Penny Vincenzi was a British author whose 23 books spanning literary fiction and nonfiction established her as a commercially successful novelist with more than seven million copies sold worldwide. Known for her ability to weave complex narratives across multiple genres, she created works ranging from standalone literary fiction to interconnected story collections, most notably the Spoils of Time series. Her prolific career from 1977 to 2017 demonstrated a versatile approach to storytelling that resonated with readers across various formats.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1990β1990)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | New Woman, New Fiction |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1977β1985)
This complete three-book non-fiction series by Penny Vincenzi spans from 1977 to 1985 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Compleat Liar, followed by There's One Born Every Minute and Taking Stock. The series explores themes relevant to literary and social observation across its three volumes.
Start with The Compleat Liar and read in order.
Start this series with The Compleat Liar
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Compleat Liar |
| 2 | There's One Born Every Minute |
| 3 | Taking Stock |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1996β1996)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Glimpses |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love in the Afternoon and Other Delights |
Spoils Of Time Series
Complete3 books (2000β2002)
The Spoils of Time trilogy by Penny Vincenzi consists of three literary fiction novels published between 2000 and 2002. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with No Angel, followed by Something Dangerous, and concluding with Into Temptation. This finished trilogy tells an interconnected story across all three volumes.
Start with No Angel and read in order.
Start this series with No Angel
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Angel |
| 2 | Something Dangerous |
| 3 | Into Temptation |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1989β2017)
Penny Vincenzi wrote fourteen literary fiction novels between 1989 and 2017, published in a complete series. Each book stands alone as an independent story, and readers can approach them in any order, though publication sequence reveals the author's evolving style and themes across nearly three decades. The series spans from Old Sins through A Question of Trust, offering a diverse collection of narratives that showcase Vincenzi's craft in character development and storytelling.
Start with Old Sins, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Old Sins
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Old Sins |
| 2 | Wicked Pleasures |
| 3 | An Outrageous Affair |
| 4 | Another Woman |
| 5 | Forbidden Places |
| 6 | The Dilemma |
| 7 | Windfall |
| 8 | Almost a Crime |
| 9 | Sheer Abandon |
| 10 | An Absolute Scandal |
| 11 | The Best of Times |
| 12 | The Decision / More Than You Know |
| 13 | A Perfect Heritage |
| 14 | At the Heart of It / A Question of Trust |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Penny Vincenzi written?
- Penny Vincenzi has written 23 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Penny Vincenzi series?
- Here are the first books in Penny Vincenzi's series: Non-Fiction: The Compleat Liar; Spoils Of Time: No Angel.
- What order should I read Penny Vincenzi's books?
- We recommend reading Penny Vincenzi's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Penny Vincenzi's series complete?
- Penny Vincenzi has 6 completed series.

