Caroline Ferriday / Lilac Girls Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lilac Girls / The Lilac Girls of Ravensbrück |
2016 |
Buy |
| Lost Roses |
2019 |
Buy |
| Sunflower Sisters |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Golden Doves |
2023 |
Buy |
Point In Time Collection Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Alison’s Conviction |
2022 |
Buy |
| Naomi’s Gift |
2022 |
Buy |
| Ash Wednesday |
2022 |
Buy |
| We Are Bone and Earth |
2022 |
Buy |
| A Wild Rose |
2022 |
Buy |
| Landing |
2022 |
Buy |
| Mother Swamp |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Golden Doves |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club |
2025 |
Buy |
Martha Hall Kelly is a historical fiction author best known for her Lilac Girls series, which began with the 2016 bestseller of the same name. Her novels draw on real people and events, particularly from the World War II era, and follow women whose lives are shaped by conflict and resilience.
The Caroline Ferriday / Lilac Girls series spans several generations and wars, from the Civil War in Sunflower Sisters to World War I in Lost Roses and World War II in the original Lilac Girls. Kelly has also written the Point In Time Collection, a set of short works published in 2022, and her catalog continues to grow with new standalone titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Martha Hall Kelly written?
Martha Hall Kelly has written thirteen books across three series.
What was Martha Hall Kelly's first book?
Martha Hall Kelly’s first book is Lilac Girls / The Lilac Girls of Ravensbrück, published in 2016.
What order should I read Martha Hall Kelly's books?
Start with Lilac Girls (2016), her debut and most popular novel. Lost Roses (2019) is a prequel set during World War I, and Sunflower Sisters (2021) goes further back to the Civil War. The Golden Doves (2023) is a standalone WWII thriller. You can read them in any order, but publication order works well.