📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "My Dear Aunt Flora" (1946)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Death and Miss Dane" (2025)

About the Author

Elizabeth Vandyke Cadell was born in 1903 Calcutta in the British Indian Colony. She got married to a young Scotsman named Cadell and changed her name to Elizabeth Cadell. She stayed in India until she lost her husband which forced her to move to England with her two children just before the break of World War II. She published her first novel “My Dear Aunt” in 1946, which was a lighthearted narrative about family life, something very dear to her heart. Her novels are full of narratives of optimism and humor conquering widowhood and sorrow, which have won her a legion of fans and allowed her to travel and educate her son through the British Navy College. Many of her novels are set in Portugal, France, and Spain even though there is the occasional Indian and English setting. She spent most. Elizabeth Cadell is the author of over 58 books across 3 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, Elizabeth Cadell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Waynes of Wood Mount Books

3 books
  • The Lark Shall Sing The Publication Order of Waynes of Wood Mount Books series continues with 'The Lark Shall Sing', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1955) ⭐ Start here
  • The Blue Sky of Spring The Publication Order of Waynes of Wood Mount Books series continues with 'The Blue Sky of Spring', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1956) ⭐ Start here
  • Six Impossible Things The Publication Order of Waynes of Wood Mount Books series continues with 'Six Impossible Things', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1961) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

54 books
  • My Dear Aunt Flora 'My Dear Aunt Flora' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1946)
  • Last Straw for Harriet/Fishy, Said the Admiral 'Last Straw for Harriet/Fishy, Said the Admiral' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1947)
  • Gay Pursuit The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Gay Pursuit', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1948)
  • River Lodge The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'River Lodge', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1948)
  • Iris in Winter The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Iris in Winter', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1949)
  • Brimstone in the garden The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Brimstone in the garden', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1950)
  • Enter Mrs. Belchamber / The Frenchman and the Lady The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Enter Mrs. Belchamber / The Frenchman and the Lady', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1951)
  • The Greenwood Shady 'The Greenwood Shady' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1951)
  • Sun In The Morning In 'Sun In The Morning', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1951)
  • Men And Angels In 'Men And Angels', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1952)
  • Journey's Eve / Crystal Clear Join the adventure in 'Journey's Eve / Crystal Clear' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1953)
  • Spring Green In 'Spring Green', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1953)
  • The Cuckoo in Spring 'The Cuckoo in Spring' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1954)
  • When Gentlemen Go by aka Around the Rugged Rock / The Gentlemen Go By Experience the magic of 'When Gentlemen Go by aka Around the Rugged Rock / The Gentlemen Go By' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1954)
  • Money To Burn Join the adventure in 'Money To Burn' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1955)
  • Consider the Lilies The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Consider the Lilies', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1955)
  • Bridal Array 'Bridal Array' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1956)
  • I Love a Lass 'I Love a Lass' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1956)
  • Shadow On The Water Join the adventure in 'Shadow On The Water' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1958)
  • The Green Empress Experience the magic of 'The Green Empress' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1958)
  • Sugar Candy Cottage In 'Sugar Candy Cottage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1958)
  • Alice, Where Art Thou? Join the adventure in 'Alice, Where Art Thou?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1959)
  • The Yellow Brick Road The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Yellow Brick Road', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1960)
  • Honey for Tea The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Honey for Tea', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1961)
  • The Toy Sword Language of the Heart 'The Toy Sword Language of the Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1962)
  • Letter to My Love 'Letter to My Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1963)
  • Mixed Marriage The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Mixed Marriage', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1963)
  • Be My Guest 'Be My Guest' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1963)
  • Death Among Friends In 'Death Among Friends', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1964)
  • Canary Yellow Join the adventure in 'Canary Yellow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1964)
  • The Fox from His Lair 'The Fox from His Lair' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1965)
  • The Corner Shop 'The Corner Shop' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1966)
  • The Stratton Story / Mrs. Westerby Changes Course In 'The Stratton Story / Mrs. Westerby Changes Course', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1967)
  • The Golden Collar The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Golden Collar', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1968)
  • The Past Tense of Love 'The Past Tense of Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1970)
  • The Friendly Air The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Friendly Air', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1970)
  • Come be My Guest In 'Come be My Guest', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1971)
  • Home for the Wedding Join the adventure in 'Home for the Wedding' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1971)
  • The Haymaker Experience the magic of 'The Haymaker' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1972)
  • Royal Summons Join the adventure in 'Royal Summons' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1972)
  • Deck with Flowers In 'Deck with Flowers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1973)
  • The Fledging Experience the magic of 'The Fledging' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1975)
  • Return Match Join the adventure in 'Return Match' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1976)
  • Game In Diamonds 'Game In Diamonds' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elizabeth Cadell has created.
    (1976)
  • Parson's House The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Parson's House', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1977)
  • Round Dozen Join the adventure in 'Round Dozen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1978)
  • Family Gathering In 'Family Gathering', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1979)
  • The Marrying Kind The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Marrying Kind', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1980)
  • Any Two Can Play In 'Any Two Can Play', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1981)
  • A Lion In The Way In 'A Lion In The Way', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1982)
  • Remains to Be Seen The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Remains to Be Seen', another thrilling entry from Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1983)
  • The Waiting Game Join the adventure in 'The Waiting Game' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (1985)
  • The Empty Nest Experience the magic of 'The Empty Nest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1986)
  • Out of the Rain In 'Out of the Rain', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1987)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Death and Miss Dane In 'Death and Miss Dane', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Elizabeth Cadell.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Elizabeth Cadell?

Elizabeth Cadell is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Waynes of Wood Mount Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Elizabeth Cadell book series to start with?

For readers new to Elizabeth Cadell'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 54 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Elizabeth Cadell's writing.

Q: How many books has Elizabeth Cadell written?

Elizabeth Cadell has written over 58 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.