Stephanie Barron Reading Order
5 series · 36 books · Born May 23, 1963
Stephanie Barron, a pseudonym for Francine Mathews, is an American writer renowned for her engaging historical mysteries, particularly her popular Jane Austen Mystery series. With 36 works spread across five series, including standalone novels and contributions to anthologies, she has captivated readers since 1984. Her most notable achievement, the Jane Austen Mysteries, seamlessly blends her love for the iconic author with intriguing whodunits, making her a standout in the literary landscape.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1998–2016)
Start with Malice Domestic 7 and read in order.
Jane Austen Companion Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
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| 1 | On Hosting Your Regency-Era Christmas Party 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jane Austen Mysteries Series
Likely Complete15 books (1996–2023)
Start with Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor, the first of 15 books in the Jane Austen Mysteries series.
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| 1 |  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Jane and the Man of the Cloth 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jane and the Wandering Eye 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Jane and the Genius of the Place 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Jane and the Stillroom Maid 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Jane and the Ghosts of Netley 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Jane and His Lordship's Legacy 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Jane and the Barque of Frailty 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Jane and the Canterbury Tale 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Jane and the Waterloo Map 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Jane and the Year Without a Summer 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Jane and the Final Mystery 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Random House Reader's Circle Series
Complete15 books (1984–2013)
Start with Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow), the first of 15 books in the Random House Reader's Circle series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Billy Bathgate(By: E.L. Doctorow) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tender at the Bone(By: Ruth Reichl) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Anthropology of an American Girl(By: Hilary Thayer Hamann) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The White Garden 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Delta Girls(By: Gayle Brandeis) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Juliet(By: Anne Fortier) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Pull of the Moon(By: Elizabeth Berg) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Wives of Henry Oades(By: Johanna Moran) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Game of Secrets(By: Dawn Tripp) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Definition of Wind(By: Ellen Block) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Homecoming of Samuel Lake(By: Jenny Wingfield) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | When We Were Friends(By: Elizabeth Joy Arnold) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Invisible(By: Carla Buckley) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Lullaby of Polish Girls(By: Dagmara Dominczyk) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008–2019)
Start with A Flaw in the Blood and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stephanie Barron written?
- Stephanie Barron has written 36 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Stephanie Barron series?
- Here are the first books in Stephanie Barron's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 7; Jane Austen Mysteries: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor; Random House Reader's Circle: Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow).
- What order should I read Stephanie Barron's books?
- We recommend reading Stephanie Barron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Stephanie Barron's series complete?
- Stephanie Barron has 4 completed series.