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ⓘ About Elise Darcy
Elise Darcy is a general fiction author from England that is best known for the “Sunrise Coast” and “Living Apart Together” series of novels. The author spent much of her childhood living in 1970s North London, where she was the daughter of two teachers from the baby boomer generation. Elise has said that she loved growing up in London as it was a city with so much to do and see, that she practically made it into her playground. She still has fond memories of when she used to spend her weekends and holidays exploring the city’s public parks and museums as a child. The only silver lining was that she now has the opportunity to chase her dream and start over.
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The Little Theatre by the Sea
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elise Darcy?
Elise Darcy is a general fiction author from England that is best known for the “Sunrise Coast” and “Living Apart Together” series of novels. The author spent much of her childhood living in 1970s North London, where she was the daughter of two teachers from the baby boomer generation. Elise has said that she loved growing up in London as it was a city with so much to do and see, that she practically made it into her playground.
Which Elise Darcy series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Living Apart Together series, the earliest of Elise Darcy's multi-book series: it opens with Living Apart Together (2015) and runs to 4 books across 2015–2016, ending with Love on the Rooftop (2016). Elise Darcy's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Elise Darcy written?
Elise Darcy has 29 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 25 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being The Sunrise Coast series with 12 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Elise Darcy's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Elise Darcy's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Living Apart Together (2015–2016, 4 books), The Sunrise Coast (2022–2026, 12 books) and Scottish Highlands (2024–2025, 6 books), plus 1 more.
How are Elise Darcy's books organised into series?
This guide splits Elise Darcy's 29 books into 4 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Sunrise Coast (12 books, 2022–2026); Scottish Highlands (6 books, 2024–2025); Living Apart Together (4 books, 2015–2016); The Heart of the Lakes (3 books, 2026).