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Carola Dunn

Bestselling Author • 10 Series • 74 Books

10
Series
74
Books
10
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books
Start with: Death at Wentwater Court (1994)
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Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books
Start with: Black Sheep's Daughter (1989)
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Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books
Start with: A Lord for Miss Larkin (1991)

About Carola Dunn

Carola Dunn is a well known American author of the Mystery, Thriller and Romance genres. She was born on November 14, 1946 in England, United Kingdom. Dunn is particularly famous for writing the mystery novel series, Daisy Dalrymple mysteries which are set in England. Before becoming a mystery writer, used to write Regency romance novels. In the romance genre, Dunn has written and released around 30 novels. She has also written more than 16 mystery novels as well. Before becoming a novelist, Dunn obtained her degree in B.A. from the Manchester University in the Russian and French languages. Being born and raised in England, Dunn has always liked to travel to a number of places. She has traveled to the remotest locations in Fiji and has since then, resided in California. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series, Carola Dunn has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Carola Dunn

Publication Order of Miss Hartwell's Dilemma Books
2 books 1988–1989
1

Miss Hartwell's Dilemma

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Hartwell's Dilemma Books with Miss Hartwell's Dilemma, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1988
2

Two Corinthians

Two Corinthians is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Hartwell's Dilemma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1989
Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books
3 books 1989–1991
1

Black Sheep's Daughter

Black Sheep's Daughter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1989
2

Lady in the Briars

Lady in the Briars continues the Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
3

Polly and the Prince

Polly and the Prince continues the Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books
3 books 1991–1993
1

A Lord for Miss Larkin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books with A Lord for Miss Larkin, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1991
2

The Road to Gretna

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books with The Road to Gretna, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1992
3

Thea's Marquis

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books with Thea's Marquis, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1993
Publication Order of Rothschild Trilogy Books
3 books 1992–1994
1

Miss Jacobson's Journey

Miss Jacobson's Journey continues the Publication Order of Rothschild Trilogy Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
2

Lord Roworth's Reward

Conflict and courage define Lord Roworth's Reward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Rothschild Trilogy Books series by Carola Dunn that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1994
3

Captain Ingram's Inheritance

Captain Ingram's Inheritance continues the Publication Order of Rothschild Trilogy Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books
25 books 1994–2019
1

Death at Wentwater Court

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death at Wentwater Court as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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1994
2

The Winter Garden Mystery

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with The Winter Garden Mystery, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1995
3

Requiem for a Mezzo

Requiem for a Mezzo continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
4

Murder on the Flying Scotsman

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on the Flying Scotsman as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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1996
5

Damsel in Distress

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with Damsel in Distress, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1997
6

Dead in the Water

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead in the Water as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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1998
7

Styx and Stones

Styx and Stones is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1999
8

Rattle His Bones

Rattle His Bones continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
9

To Davy Jones Below

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with To Davy Jones Below, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2001
10

The Case of the Murdered Muckraker

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Case of the Murdered Muckraker as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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2002
11

Mistletoe and Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Mistletoe and Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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2002
12

Die Laughing

Die Laughing continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
13

A Mourning Wedding

A Mourning Wedding is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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2004
14

Fall of a Philanderer

Fall of a Philanderer continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
15

Gunpowder Plot

Gunpowder Plot continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
16

The Bloody Tower

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Bloody Tower as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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2007
17

Black Ship

Black Ship continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
18

Sheer Folly

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with Sheer Folly, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2009
19

Unhappy Medium

Unhappy Medium continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
20

Storm in a Tea Shoppe

Storm in a Tea Shoppe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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2009
21

Anthem for Doomed Youth

Anthem for Doomed Youth continues the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
22

Gone West

Gone West is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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2012
23

Heirs of the Body

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with Heirs of the Body, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2013
24

Superfluous Women

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books with Superfluous Women, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2015
25

The Corpse at the Crystal Palace

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Corpse at the Crystal Palace as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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2019
Publication Order of Cornish Mystery Books
4 books 2009–2016
1

Manna from Hades

Manna from Hades is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cornish Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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2009
2

A Colourful Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Colourful Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Cornish Mystery Books series showcases Carola Dunn's mastery of suspense.

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2010
3

Valley of the Shadow

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cornish Mystery Books with Valley of the Shadow, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2012
4

Buried in the Country

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cornish Mystery Books with Buried in the Country, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2016
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
25 books 1981–2010
1

Toblethorpe Manor

Toblethorpe Manor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1981
2

Lavender Lady

Lavender Lady is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1983
3

Angel

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Angel, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1984
4

The Miser's Sister

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Miser's Sister, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1984
5

Lord Iverbrook's Heir

Lord Iverbrook's Heir continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
6

The Man in the Green Coat

The Man in the Green Coat continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
7

Smugglers' Summer

Smugglers' Summer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1989
8

A Susceptible Gentleman

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Susceptible Gentleman, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1990
9

A Poor Relation

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Poor Relation, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1990
10

Byron's Child

Byron's Child is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1991
11

The Fortune-Hunters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Fortune-Hunters, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1991
12

The Frog Earl

The Frog Earl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1992
13

My Lord Winter

My Lord Winter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1992
14

Ginnie Come Lately

Ginnie Come Lately continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
15

The Lady and the Rake

The Lady and the Rake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1995
16

Scandal's Daughter

Scandal's Daughter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1996
17

A Christmas Courtship

A Christmas Courtship is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1996
18

The Babe and the Baron

The Babe and the Baron continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
19

Mayhem and Miranda

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Mayhem and Miranda, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1997
20

The Improper Governess

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Improper Governess, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1998
21

Crossed Quills

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Crossed Quills, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1998
22

Miss Primrose and the March of Progress

Miss Primrose and the March of Progress continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
23

Christmas in the Country

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Christmas in the Country, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2010
24

The Magic of Love

The Magic of Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Carola Dunn.

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2010
25

The Tudor Secret

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tudor Secret, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2010
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
2 books 1991–1994
1

My Dearest Valentine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with My Dearest Valentine, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1991
2

A Second Spring

A Second Spring continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books
1 books 2018–2018
1

Cozy Case Files Volume 5

Cozy Case Files Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Anthologies
6 books 1992–2018
1

All Hallows' Eve

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with All Hallows' Eve, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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1992
2

A Bride's Bouquet

A Bride's Bouquet is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1997
3

My Darling Valentine

My Darling Valentine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1999
4

Snowflake Kittens

Snowflake Kittens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Carola Dunn have come to expect.

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1999
5

Wonderful and Wicked

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Wonderful and Wicked, another outstanding contribution from Carola Dunn.

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2000
6

Cozy Case Files Volume 5

Cozy Case Files Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Carola Dunn's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Carola Dunn?

Carola Dunn is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 74 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Miss Hartwell's Dilemma Books, Publication Order of Black Sheep Trilogy Books, Publication Order of Miss Larkin/Valiant Hearts Trilogy Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Carola Dunn series to start with?

For readers new to Carola Dunn's work, the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with Death at Wentwater Court to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Carola Dunn written?

Carola Dunn has written over 74 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Carola Dunn books in order?

Yes, reading Carola Dunn's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Carola Dunn write in?

Carola Dunn writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 74 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Carola Dunn's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Carola Dunn's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Carola Dunn's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Carola Dunn's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Daisy Dalrymple Books series. The first book, Death at Wentwater Court, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.