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ⓘ About Frances Hardinge
Frances Hardinge is a British woman of letters. She was born in 1973 and her birthplace is Brighton, England. Hardinge, who aspired to be a writer ever since she was aged four, is an alumna of the prestigious Oxford University. For her undergraduate education, Hardinge pursued English studies at the institution where she co-founded a writing group. Her upbringing had a fundamental influence on her writing style. Frances’ formative years were spent living in a large and old country house, located in a diminutive Kent village. The far-flung house and the spooky environment which surrounded it provided her with the picture-perfect backdrop when she started penning her own spooky stories.
All Book Series by Frances Hardinge
Spoils of War
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016 Anthology · Adrian Tchaikovsky
For Love of Distant Shores
Book 3 of 4 · published 2018 Anthology · Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Scent of Tears
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2018 Co-authored · Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,John Gwynne
Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Frances Hardinge?
Frances Hardinge is a British woman of letters. She was born in 1973 and her birthplace is Brighton, England. Hardinge, who aspired to be a writer ever since she was aged four, is an alumna of the prestigious Oxford University.
Which Frances Hardinge series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Tales of the Apt series, the earliest of Frances Hardinge's multi-book series: it opens with Spoils of War (2016) and runs to 4 books across 2016–2018, ending with The Scent of Tears (2018).
How many books has Frances Hardinge written?
Frances Hardinge has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2005 and 2026. 7 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Tales of the Apt series with 4 books — and 16 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Frances Hardinge's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Frances Hardinge's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Fly By Night (2005–2010, 2 books), Tales of the Apt (2016–2018, 4 books) and The Myriad (2019, 1 book).
How are Frances Hardinge's books organised into series?
This guide splits Frances Hardinge's 23 books into 3 named series and 16 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Tales of the Apt (4 books, 2016–2018); Fly By Night (2 books, 2005–2010); The Myriad (1 book, 2019).