📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Honeymoon" (1947)
Publication Order of Cass Phillips Books Popular choice - Start with "Blueberry Summer" (1956)
Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books Popular choice - Start with "Jennie About to Be" (1984)
Publication Order of Mirabelle Taggart Books Popular choice - Start with "Weep And Know Why" (1972)

About the Author

She was born May 20, 1917 in Boston to Maude and Frank Ogilvie, and she had three older brothers. While growing up she spent summers on the Maine island of Criehaven. She grew up in Wollaston and Dorchester, and graduated in 1934 from North Quincy High School. Elisabeth didn’t earn her college degree, but did take a writing course at Harvard. She died at the age of 89 of a stroke on September 9, 2006 in Cushing, Maine. “High Tide at Noon” is the first novel in the “Tide Trilogy” and was released in 1944. Joanna Bennett (vivacious and young) desperately wishes to be the captain of a lobster boat of her very own, however despite being the favored daughter of the founding family of Bennett’s Island, she is still merely a girl in the community’s eyes, and a girl living off of the coast of Main. Elisabeth Ogilvie is the author of over 49 books across 7 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, Elisabeth Ogilvie has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books

9 books
  • High Tide at Noon Experience the magic of 'High Tide at Noon' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books universe.
    (1944) ⭐ Start here
  • Storm Tide Join the adventure in 'Storm Tide' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1945) ⭐ Start here
  • The Ebbing Tide 'The Ebbing Tide' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1947) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dawning of the Day In 'The Dawning of the Day', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books saga.
    (1954) ⭐ Start here
  • The Seasons Hereafter Experience the magic of 'The Seasons Hereafter' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books universe.
    (1966) ⭐ Start here
  • Strawberries in the Sea Join the adventure in 'Strawberries in the Sea' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1977) ⭐ Start here
  • An Answer in the Tide Experience the magic of 'An Answer in the Tide' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books universe.
    (1978) ⭐ Start here
  • The Summer of the Osprey In 'The Summer of the Osprey', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books saga.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • The Day Before Winter In 'The Day Before Winter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books saga.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Cass Phillips Books

2 books
  • Blueberry Summer Join the adventure in 'Blueberry Summer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Cass Phillips Books series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1956)
  • Fabulous Year 'Fabulous Year' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cass Phillips Books series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1964)

Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books

3 books
  • Jennie About to Be In 'Jennie About to Be', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books saga.
    (1984)
  • The World of Jennie G. In 'The World of Jennie G.', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books saga.
    (1986)
  • Jennie Glenroy The Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books series continues with 'Jennie Glenroy', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1993)

Publication Order of Mirabelle Taggart Books

2 books
  • Weep And Know Why 'Weep And Know Why' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mirabelle Taggart Books series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1972)
  • The Dreaming Swimmer Experience the magic of 'The Dreaming Swimmer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mirabelle Taggart Books universe.
    (1976)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

29 books
  • Honeymoon In 'Honeymoon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1947)
  • Rowan Head Experience the magic of 'Rowan Head' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1949)
  • Whistle for a Wind The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Whistle for a Wind', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1954)
  • No Evil Angel 'No Evil Angel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1956)
  • The Witch Door 'The Witch Door' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1959)
  • How Wide The Heart 'How Wide The Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1959)
  • The Young Islanders Join the adventure in 'The Young Islanders' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1960)
  • Becky's Island 'Becky's Island' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1961)
  • Call Home the Heart 'Call Home the Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1962)
  • Turn Around Twice Experience the magic of 'Turn Around Twice' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1962)
  • A Woman\'s Reputation In 'A Woman\'s Reputation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1962)
  • Until the End of Summer The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Until the End of Summer', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1964)
  • There May Be Heaven 'There May Be Heaven' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1964)
  • Masquerade at Sea House In 'Masquerade at Sea House', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1965)
  • The Pigeon Pair 'The Pigeon Pair' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1967)
  • Waters On A Starry Night The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Waters On A Starry Night', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1968)
  • Bellwood The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Bellwood', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1968)
  • Come Aboard and Bring Your Dory! The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Come Aboard and Bring Your Dory!', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1969)
  • A Theme For Reason Join the adventure in 'A Theme For Reason' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1970)
  • The Face of Innocence 'The Face of Innocence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1970)
  • Image Of A Lover 'Image Of A Lover' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1974)
  • Nobody Knows About Tomorrow The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Nobody Knows About Tomorrow', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1974)
  • Where The Lost Aprils Are Join the adventure in 'Where The Lost Aprils Are' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1975)
  • A Dancer in Yellow Join the adventure in 'A Dancer in Yellow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1979)
  • The Devil in Tartan Experience the magic of 'The Devil in Tartan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1980)
  • The Silent Ones Join the adventure in 'The Silent Ones' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1981)
  • A Forgotten Girl Experience the magic of 'A Forgotten Girl' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1983)
  • The Road to Nowhere 'The Road to Nowhere' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1983)
  • When the Music Stopped In 'When the Music Stopped', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1989)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • My World Is an Island The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'My World Is an Island', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1950)

Publication Order of Wildfire Books

3 books
  • Beautiful Girl The Publication Order of Wildfire Books series continues with 'Beautiful Girl', another thrilling entry from Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1980)
  • Too Young To Know 'Too Young To Know' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wildfire Books series, set in the world Elisabeth Ogilvie has created.
    (1982)
  • My Summer Love 'My Summer Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Wildfire Books series by Elisabeth Ogilvie.
    (1985)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Elisabeth Ogilvie?

Elisabeth Ogilvie is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 49 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Bennett's Island Books, Publication Order of Cass Phillips Books, Publication Order of Jennie Trilogy Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Elisabeth Ogilvie book series to start with?

For readers new to Elisabeth Ogilvie'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 29 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Elisabeth Ogilvie's writing.

Q: How many books has Elisabeth Ogilvie written?

Elisabeth Ogilvie has written over 49 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.