Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Perfect Secrets |
1999 |
Buy |
At Home in Trinity Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Midwife’s Tale |
2002 |
N/A |
| The Midwife’s Tale / A Place Called Trinity |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Midwife’s Choice |
2003 |
N/A |
| The Midwife’s Choice / Home to Trinity |
2003 |
Buy |
| The Midwife’s Dilemma |
2016 |
Buy |
Candlewood Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Hearth in Candlewood |
2006 |
Buy |
| Refining Emma |
2007 |
Buy |
| Where Love Dwells |
2008 |
Buy |
Hearts Along the River Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Hearts Awakening |
2010 |
Buy |
| Love’s First Bloom |
2010 |
Buy |
| Hidden Affections |
2011 |
Buy |
Home Ties Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Abide With Me |
2006 |
Buy |
| Day By Day |
2007 |
Buy |
| Carry the Light |
2008 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Evergreen |
1995 |
Buy |
| The Fire in Autumn |
1996 |
Buy |
| By Fate’s Design |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Ivory Duchess |
1997 |
Buy |
| The Minister’s Wife |
1998 |
Buy |
| Sunrise |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Promise of Flowers |
2000 |
Buy |
Delia Parr writes historical fiction with a strong inspirational thread, set primarily in early America. She began publishing in 1995 with Evergreen and built a steady career writing about women in small-town and frontier settings. Her books explore faith, family, and community against historical backdrops.
Parr is known for her At Home in Trinity series about a midwife, the Candlewood Trilogy, and the Hearts Along the River books. Her standalone novels cover similar ground, with strong female protagonists navigating the challenges of life in early American communities. She also writes under the name Mary Schaefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Delia Parr written?
Delia Parr has written 22 books across six series.
What was Delia Parr's first book?
Delia Parr’s first book is Evergreen, published in 1995.
What time period does Delia Parr write about most often?
Most of her novels are set in 18th and 19th century America. Her stories take place in small towns and frontier communities during the early years of the nation.