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ⓘ About Kitty Neale
Kitty Neale is a British author that writes thrilling dramatic novels that explore friendships, family life and the hardships that plague normal life. Kitty’s stories are inspired by her own personal experiences and the tragedies she has encountered in her life. Electronic forms of entertainment were not quite as widespread back then, so Kitty and her friends had to find ways of keeping one another busy on the streets of Lavender Hill. Even as a child, Kitty had an incredible imagination. She was always telling her friends and family stories some of which were quite horrific; though, to her family, they were more of a source of amusement than a cause for concern.
All Book Series by Kitty Neale
Mother's Ruin / Another Time, Another Place
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2006
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kitty Neale?
Kitty Neale is a British author that writes thrilling dramatic novels that explore friendships, family life and the hardships that plague normal life. Kitty’s stories are inspired by her own personal experiences and the tragedies she has encountered in her life. Electronic forms of entertainment were not quite as widespread back then, so Kitty and her friends had to find ways of keeping one another busy on the streets of Lavender Hill.
Which Kitty Neale series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Battersea Tavern series, the earliest of Kitty Neale's multi-book series: it opens with A Mother's Secret (2021) and runs to 4 books across 2021–2024, ending with An Orphan's Hope (2024).
How many books has Kitty Neale written?
Kitty Neale has 29 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2026. 6 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Battersea Tavern series with 4 books — and 23 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kitty Neale's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kitty Neale's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Candle Lane (2004–2006, 2 books) and Battersea Tavern (2021–2024, 4 books).
How are Kitty Neale's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kitty Neale's 29 books into 2 named series and 23 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Battersea Tavern (4 books, 2021–2024); Candle Lane (2 books, 2004–2006).