
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
Complete1 book (2001β2001)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Country Living Gardener February 2001 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
China Bayles Series
Ongoing29 books (1992β2024)
Start with Thyme of Death, the first of 29 books in the China Bayles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thyme of Death 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Witches' Bane 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Hangman's Root 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Rosemary Remembered 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Rueful Death 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Love Lies Bleeding 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Chile Death 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Lavender Lies 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Mistletoe Man 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Bloodroot 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Indigo Dying 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Dilly of a Death 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Dead Man's Bones 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Bleeding Hearts 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Spanish Dagger 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Nightshade 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Wormwood 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Holly Blues 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Mourning Gloria 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Cat's Claw 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Widow's Tears 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Death Come Quickly 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Bittersweet 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Blood Orange 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | The Last Chance Olive Ranch 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Queen Anne's Lace 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | A Plain Vanilla Murder 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Hemlock 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Forget Me Never 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
China Bayles Collections Series
Complete2 books (2003β2006)
Start with An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | China Bayles' Book of Days 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Crystal Cave Series
Complete3 books (2019β2019)
Start with NoBODY and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | NoBODY 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Out of BODY 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | SomeBODY Else 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1992β2014)
Start with Work Of Her Own, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Work Of Her Own 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | World Literature 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Writing from Life 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | With Courage and Common Sense 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | What Wildness Is This: Women Write about the Southwest 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Together, Alone: A Memoir of Marriage and Place 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | An Extraordinary Year of Ordinary Days 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Starting Points 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013β2023)
Start with A Wilder Rose, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Wilder Rose 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Loving Eleanor 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The General's Women 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Someone Always Nearby 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Series
Complete8 books (2004β2011)
Start with The Tale of Hill Top Farm, the first of 8 books in the The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tale of Hill Top Farm 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Tale of Holly How 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Tale of Hawthorn House 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Tale of Briar Bank 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Tale of Applebeck Orchard 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Tale of Oat Cake Crag 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Tale of Castle Cottage 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
The Darling Dahlias Series
Likely Complete10 books (2010β2022)
Start with The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree, the first of 10 books in the The Darling Dahlias series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Darling Dahlias and the Eleven O'Clock Lady 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Darling Dahlias And The Voodoo Lily 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Darling Dahlias and the Red Hot Poker 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Victorian Mysteries Series
Complete12 books (1994β2006)
Start with Death at Bishop's Keep, the first of 12 books in the Victorian Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death at Bishop's Keep 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death at Gallows Green 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Death at Daisy's Folly 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Death at Devil's Bridge 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Death at Rottingdean 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Death at Whitechapel 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Death at Epsom Downs 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Death at Dartmoor 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Death at Glamis Castle 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Death in Hyde Park 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Death at Blenheim Palace 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Death on the Lizard 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

