Winston Graham Reading Order
5 series · 51 books
Winston Graham was an English novelist active from 1934 to 2003, renowned for his compelling historical narratives, particularly in the iconic Poldark Saga. Over his prolific career, he authored 51 books spanning five series, including standalone novels, short story collections, and non-fiction works. His versatile writing style enriched the literary landscape with a diverse array of genres, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1972–1985)
Start with The 7th Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1972–2003)
Start with The Spanish Armadas and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1971–1982)
Start with Japanese Girl and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete31 books (1934–1998)
Start with Keys of Chance, the first of 31 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Keys of Chance 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The House with the Stained Glass Windows 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Into the Fog 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Riddle of John Rowe 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Without Motive 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Dangerous Pawn 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Giant's Chair / Woman in the Mirror 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Strangers Meeting 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | No Exit 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Night Journey 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Cameo / My Turn Next 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Merciless Ladies 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Forgotten Story 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Take My Life 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Night Without Stars 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Fortune Is a Woman 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Little Walls / Bridge to Vengeance 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Sleeping Partner 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Greek Fire 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Wreck of the Grey Cat 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Tumbled House 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Marnie 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Cordelia 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Grove of Eagles 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  After the Act 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Walking Stick 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Angell, Pearl and Little God 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Green Flash 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Stephanie 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Tremor 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Ugly Sister 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Poldark Saga Series
Complete13 books (1945–2002)
Start with Ross Poldark, the first of 13 books in the The Poldark Saga series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Ross Poldark 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Demelza 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jeremy Poldark 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Warleggan 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Black Moon 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Four Swans 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Angry Tide 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Stranger from The Sea 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Miller's Dance 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Poldark's Cornwall 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Loving Cup 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Twisted Sword 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Bella Poldark 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Winston Graham written?
- Winston Graham has written 51 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1934 to 2003.
- What is the first book in each Winston Graham series?
- Here are the first books in Winston Graham's series: Anthologies: The 7th Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories; Non-Fiction: The Spanish Armadas; Short Story Collections: Japanese Girl; The Poldark Saga: Ross Poldark.
- What order should I read Winston Graham's books?
- We recommend reading Winston Graham's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Winston Graham's series complete?
- Winston Graham has 5 completed series.