Ann Swinfen Standalone Novels books in order

Ann Swinfen's standalone novels span contemporary family drama, World War II fiction, and historical stories set across England and the wider world.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Anniversary 1996 Ann Swinfen Buy
2 The Travellers 1997 Ann Swinfen Buy
3 A Running Tide 1998 Ann Swinfen Buy
4 Mere Incidents of War 1999 Ann Swinfen Buy
5 The Testament of Mariam 2009 Ann Swinfen Buy
6 This Rough Ocean 2015 Ann Swinfen Buy

Ann Swinfen’s standalone novels cover a wide range of settings and time periods. The Anniversary (1996) and The Travellers (1997) are contemporary novels about family and memory. A Running Tide (1998) and This Rough Ocean (2015) draw on England’s coastal landscapes. The Testament of Mariam (2009) moves to a biblical setting. Mere Incidents of War (1999) is set during World War II.

Each novel stands alone, and together they show Swinfen’s range beyond the historical mystery series for which she is better known.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ann Swinfen Standalone Novels series?

There are six books in the Ann Swinfen Standalone Novels series, published between 1996 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Ann Swinfen Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Ann Swinfen Standalone Novels series is The Anniversary, published in 1996.

Which Ann Swinfen standalone novel should I read first?

The Testament of Mariam (2009) is a good starting point for readers who enjoy historical fiction. For contemporary settings, The Anniversary (1996) and The Travellers (1997) deal with family relationships and memory.

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