📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Valley of the Reindeer" (1973)
Publication Order of The Warwycks Books Popular choice - Start with "Warwyck's Wife / Warwyck's Woman" (1974)

About the Author

Barbara Ovstedal was a renowned author hailing from the United Kingdom, who used to write romance and historical fiction novels. She used to write under the pen names of Barbara Douglas and Barbara Paul. Later, when original Barbara Paul started writing and then began gaining recognition for her work, author Ovstedal decided to change her pen name to Rosaling Laker. Since the day she changed her pseudonym, she has written all her future books under the new pseudonym. Author Ovstedal was born on October 3, 1921 in Bognor Regis, the UK. And she died on November 23, 2012. Ovstedal had written numerous standalone books in her career. Some of her most popular books include To Dance With Kings and The Sugar Pavilion. Ovstedal has once said in an interview that she was destined to become a writer. Barbara Ovstedal is the author of over 9 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Barbara Ovstedal has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books
  • Valley of the Reindeer In 'Valley of the Reindeer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1973) ⭐ Start here
  • Red Cherry Summer The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Red Cherry Summer', another thrilling entry from Barbara Ovstedal.
    (1973) ⭐ Start here
  • Souvenir from Sweden Experience the magic of 'Souvenir from Sweden' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1974) ⭐ Start here
  • The Frenchwoman Join the adventure in 'The Frenchwoman' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Barbara Ovstedal.
    (1977) ⭐ Start here
  • To Love a Stranger 'To Love a Stranger' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Barbara Ovstedal.
    (1978) ⭐ Start here
  • Devil's Fire, Love's Revenge 'Devil's Fire, Love's Revenge' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Barbara Ovstedal.
    (1978) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of The Warwycks Books

3 books
  • Warwyck's Wife / Warwyck's Woman Join the adventure in 'Warwyck's Wife / Warwyck's Woman' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Warwycks Books series by Barbara Ovstedal.
    (1974)
  • Claudine's Daughter 'Claudine's Daughter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Warwycks Books series, set in the world Barbara Ovstedal has created.
    (1978)
  • The Warwycks of Easthampton / Warwyck's Choice 'The Warwycks of Easthampton / Warwyck's Choice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Warwycks Books series, set in the world Barbara Ovstedal has created.
    (1980)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Barbara Ovstedal?

Barbara Ovstedal is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 9 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of The Warwycks Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Barbara Ovstedal book series to start with?

For readers new to Barbara Ovstedal's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 6 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Barbara Ovstedal's writing.

Q: How many books has Barbara Ovstedal written?

Barbara Ovstedal has written over 9 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.