Burracombe Village books in order

The Burracombe Village series by Lilian Harry follows the lives and loves of a close-knit Devon community on the edge of Dartmoor through the 1950s, spanning sixteen books from 2006 to 2017.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Burracombe Easter 2014 Lilian Harry Buy
2 The Bells of Burracombe 2006 Lilian Harry Buy
3 A Stranger in Burracombe 2007 Lilian Harry Buy
4 Storm Over Burracombe 2007 Lilian Harry Buy
5 Springtime in Burracombe 2009 Lilian Harry Buy
6 An Heir for Burracombe 2010 Lilian Harry Buy
7 Secrets in Burracombe 2011 Lilian Harry Buy
8 Snowfall in Burracombe 2012 Lilian Harry Buy
9 Snowfall in Burracombe: Curl up this winter with this gorgeously festive read! 2012 Lilian Harry N/A
10 Weddings In Burracombe: The feel-good historical novel that will leave you with love in your heart this summer 2013 Lilian Harry N/A
11 Weddings in Burracombe 2013 Lilian Harry Buy
12 Celebrations in Burracombe 2014 Lilian Harry Buy
13 Surprises in Burracombe 2014 Lilian Harry Buy
14 A Child in Burracombe 2017 Lilian Harry Buy
15 A Burracombe Christmas 2014 Lilian Harry Buy
16 Farewell to Burracombe 2016 Lilian Harry Buy

The Burracombe Village series opens in the early 1950s as Britain adjusts to peacetime and a new decade. The Bells of Burracombe (2006) introduces teacher Stella Simmons, who arrives in the village looking for a fresh start after growing up in a children’s home, separated from a sister she has never been able to find. The village itself is a character in the series, with the Tozer farming family, the Napier family at the big house, and the local vicar all playing recurring roles across sixteen books.

The series covers roughly a decade of village life, touching on the Festival of Britain, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and the slow social changes that reached rural Devon during the 1950s. Each book follows multiple storylines among the villagers, blending romance, family secrets, and seasonal celebrations. The series runs from The Bells of Burracombe through Farewell to Burracombe (2016), with several holiday novellas filling in gaps between the main entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Burracombe Village series?

There are sixteen books in the Burracombe Village series, published between 2006 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Burracombe Village series?

The first book in the Burracombe Village series is A Burracombe Easter, published in 2014.

Do the Burracombe Village books need to be read in order?

Reading them in publication order is recommended. Characters and storylines carry over between books, and key events like marriages, births, and family revelations build on what came before. Starting with The Bells of Burracombe gives you the best introduction to the village and its people.

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