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Susan Wittig Albert

Susan Wittig Albert Reading Order

9 series Β· 77 books Β· Born 2 January 1940

Susan Wittig Albert is a prolific American writer known for her engaging works in the mystery and historical fiction genres. With 77 books across nine series, including the popular China Bayles and The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, she has captivated readers since 1992. Her notable contributions to literature continue to resonate, making her a prominent figure in contemporary fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

#Title
1
Country Living Gardener February 2001

China Bayles Series

Ongoing

29 books (1992–2024)

Start with Thyme of Death, the first of 29 books in the China Bayles series.

#Title
1
Cover of Thyme of Death
Thyme of Death
2
Cover of Witches' Bane
Witches' Bane
3
Hangman's Root
4
Rosemary Remembered
5
Cover of Rueful Death
Rueful Death
6
Cover of Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding
7
Cover of Chile Death
Chile Death
8
Cover of Lavender Lies
Lavender Lies
9
Cover of Mistletoe Man
Mistletoe Man
10
11
Cover of Indigo Dying
Indigo Dying
12
Cover of Dilly of a Death
Dilly of a Death
13
Cover of Dead Man's Bones
Dead Man's Bones
14
Cover of Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts
15
Cover of Spanish Dagger
Spanish Dagger
16
Cover of Nightshade
Nightshade
17
18
Cover of Holly Blues
Holly Blues
19
Cover of Mourning Gloria
Mourning Gloria
20
Cover of Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw
21
Cover of Widow's Tears
Widow's Tears
22
Cover of Death Come Quickly
Death Come Quickly
23
Bittersweet
24
Cover of Blood Orange
Blood Orange
25
The Last Chance Olive Ranch
26
Cover of Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace
27
A Plain Vanilla Murder
28
29
Cover of Forget Me Never
Forget Me Never

China Bayles Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2006)

Start with An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries
An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries
2
China Bayles' Book of Days

Crystal Cave Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2019)

Start with NoBODY and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Out of BODY
3
SomeBODY Else

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

8 books (1992–2014)

Start with Work Of Her Own, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Work Of Her Own
Work Of Her Own
2
Cover of World Literature
World Literature
3
Cover of Writing from Life
Writing from Life
4
Cover of With Courage and Common Sense
With Courage and Common Sense
5
Cover of What Wildness Is This: Women Write about the Southwest
What Wildness Is This: Women Write about the Southwest
6
Cover of Together, Alone: A Memoir of Marriage and Place
Together, Alone: A Memoir of Marriage and Place
7
Cover of An Extraordinary Year of Ordinary Days
An Extraordinary Year of Ordinary Days
8
Starting Points

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2013–2023)

Start with A Wilder Rose, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Wilder Rose
A Wilder Rose
2
Cover of Loving Eleanor
Loving Eleanor
3
The General's Women
4
Someone Always Nearby

The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Series

Complete

8 books (2004–2011)

Start with The Tale of Hill Top Farm, the first of 8 books in the The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Tale of Hill Top Farm
The Tale of Hill Top Farm
2
Cover of The Tale of Holly How
The Tale of Holly How
3
Cover of The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood
The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood
4
Cover of The Tale of Hawthorn House
The Tale of Hawthorn House
5
Cover of The Tale of Briar Bank
The Tale of Briar Bank
6
Cover of The Tale of Applebeck Orchard
The Tale of Applebeck Orchard
7
Cover of The Tale of Oat Cake Crag
The Tale of Oat Cake Crag
8
Cover of The Tale of Castle Cottage
The Tale of Castle Cottage

The Darling Dahlias Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2010–2022)

Start with The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree, the first of 10 books in the The Darling Dahlias series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree
The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree
2
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies
The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies
3
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose
The Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose
4
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star
The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star
5
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush
The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush
6
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Eleven O'Clock Lady
The Darling Dahlias and the Eleven O'Clock Lady
7
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle
The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle
8
Cover of The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover
The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover
9
The Darling Dahlias And The Voodoo Lily
10
The Darling Dahlias and the Red Hot Poker

Victorian Mysteries Series

Complete

12 books (1994–2006)

Start with Death at Bishop's Keep, the first of 12 books in the Victorian Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Death at Bishop's Keep
Death at Bishop's Keep
2
Cover of Death at Gallows Green
Death at Gallows Green
3
Cover of Death at Daisy's Folly
Death at Daisy's Folly
4
Cover of Death at Devil's Bridge
Death at Devil's Bridge
5
Cover of Death at Rottingdean
Death at Rottingdean
6
Cover of Death at Whitechapel
Death at Whitechapel
7
Death at Epsom Downs
8
Cover of Death at Dartmoor
Death at Dartmoor
9
Cover of Death at Glamis Castle
Death at Glamis Castle
10
Cover of Death in Hyde Park
Death in Hyde Park
11
Cover of Death at Blenheim Palace
Death at Blenheim Palace
12
Cover of Death on the Lizard
Death on the Lizard

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Susan Wittig Albert written?
Susan Wittig Albert has written 77 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Susan Wittig Albert series?
Here are the first books in Susan Wittig Albert's series: China Bayles: Thyme of Death; China Bayles Collections: An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries; Crystal Cave: NoBODY; Non-Fiction: Work Of Her Own; The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter: The Tale of Hill Top Farm.
What order should I read Susan Wittig Albert's books?
We recommend reading Susan Wittig Albert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Susan Wittig Albert still writing new books?
Yes, Susan Wittig Albert has 1 ongoing series: China Bayles.

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