Anya Seton

Anya Seton

1 Series • 12 Books

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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Dragonwyck (1941)

ⓘ About Anya Seton

About Anya Seton Known for revolutionizing the historical novel during her lifetime, the American writer Anya Seton would change the way contemporary readers thought about the biographical novel. Many of these would go on to become bestsellers, making her a name to be recognized on a worldwide scale, known by many. Going under the pen-name of Anya Seton, she was actually called Ann Seton, but it was Anya that many would know her as. Over the years some of her novels would even reach the big-screen, with Hollywood adaptations being made from her work as well. Often using romance as well, she was a gifted writer who would easily draw from many disparate sources when it came to inspiration.

All Book Series by Anya Seton

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Dragonwyck

Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1941

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1941
2
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My Theodosia

Book 2 of 12 · published 1941

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1941
3
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The Turquoise

Book 3 of 12 · published 1946

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1946
4
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The Hearth and Eagle

Book 4 of 12 · published 1948

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1948
5
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Foxfire

Book 5 of 12 · published 1950

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1950
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Katherine

Book 6 of 12 · published 1954

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1954
7
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The Mistletoe and the Sword

Book 7 of 12 · published 1955

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1955
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Avalon

Book 8 of 12 · published 1956

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1956
9
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The Winthrop Woman

Book 9 of 12 · published 1958

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1958
10
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Devil Water

Book 10 of 12 · published 1962

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1962
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Smouldering Fires

Book 11 of 12 · published 1971

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1971
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Green Darkness

Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1972

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1972

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Anya Seton?

About Anya Seton Known for revolutionizing the historical novel during her lifetime, the American writer Anya Seton would change the way contemporary readers thought about the biographical novel. Many of these would go on to become bestsellers, making her a name to be recognized on a worldwide scale, known by many. Going under the pen-name of Anya Seton, she was actually called Ann Seton, but it was Anya that many would know her as.

Which Anya Seton series should I start with?

Anya Seton's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Dragonwyck (1941).

How many books has Anya Seton written?

Anya Seton has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1941 and 1972. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.

In what order should Anya Seton's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 12 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are Anya Seton's books organised into series?

This guide splits Anya Seton's 12 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (12 books).