Katherine Reay books

Katherine Reay is an author of literary fiction and historical novels known for weaving classic literature references into modern and WWII-era stories.

Non-Fiction

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Awful Beautiful Life 2019 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Dear Mr. Knightley 2013 Buy
Lizzy and Jane 2014 Buy
The Brontë Plot 2015 Buy
A Portrait of Emily Price 2016 Buy
The Austen Escape 2017 Buy
The London House 2021 Buy
A Shadow in Moscow 2023 Buy
The Berlin Letters 2024 Buy
The English Masterpiece 2025 Buy

Winsome Reading Order

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The Printed Letter Bookshop 2019 Buy
Of Literature and Lattes 2020 Buy

Katherine Reay has published twelve books since her debut, Dear Mr. Knightley, in 2013. Her early novels are known for drawing on classic literature, with titles referencing Jane Austen, the Brontes, and other beloved authors. Dear Mr. Knightley follows a young woman who writes letters to a fictional benefactor, while The Austen Escape and The Bronte Plot both build stories around readers passionate about those classic writers.

Her more recent work has shifted toward historical fiction. A Shadow in Moscow, The Berlin Letters, and The London House explore stories set during the Cold War and World War II, with characters navigating espionage and family secrets in European cities. The Winsome series, starting with The Printed Letter Bookshop, stays closer to contemporary women’s fiction, set in a small-town bookshop.

Reay also published one non-fiction title, Awful Beautiful Life, in 2019. Across her fiction, her books tend to appeal to readers who enjoy stories about books, literature, and characters finding their way through difficult circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katherine Reay written?

Katherine Reay has written twelve books across three series.

What was Katherine Reay's first book?

Katherine Reay’s first book is Dear Mr. Knightley, published in 2013.

What genre does Katherine Reay write?

Katherine Reay writes literary fiction and historical fiction, often with Christian themes. Her earlier novels reference classic British literature, while her more recent work focuses on historical settings, particularly Cold War-era Europe.

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