Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banished | 2016 | Anna Markland | Buy |
| 2 | The Taking of Ireland | 2016 | Anna Markland | Buy |
| 3 | The Pirate Rogue | 2022 | Anna Markland | Buy |
Anna Markland’s standalone novels collect three independent historical romances that sit outside her connected series. Banished (2016) and The Taking of Ireland (2016) both draw on medieval Irish and British history, while The Pirate Rogue (2022) moves into seafaring adventure territory.
These books offer a way to sample Markland’s writing without committing to a longer series. Each tells a complete story with its own cast of characters, and readers familiar with her series work will recognize the same attention to period detail and emotional stakes. The standalone format also lets Markland explore settings and time periods that might not sustain a full trilogy, giving her more freedom to experiment.