Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Walnut Tree |
2012 |
Charles Todd |
Buy |
| 2 |
A Guid Soldier |
2015 |
Charles Todd |
Buy |
Charles Todd’s short fiction includes The Walnut Tree (2012) and A Guid Soldier (2015), both of which connect to their major series. The Walnut Tree is a holiday-themed novella featuring Bess Crawford, while A Guid Soldier ties into the Ian Rutledge mysteries.
These shorter works give readers additional time with familiar characters in a more compact format. They fill in gaps between the full-length novels and offer seasonal or thematic stories that complement the larger series arcs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Charles Todd Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are two books in the Charles Todd Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2012 and 2015.
What is the first book in the Charles Todd Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Charles Todd Short Stories/Novellas series is The Walnut Tree, published in 2012.
Do the Charles Todd short stories connect to their main series?
Yes, the short stories and novellas typically connect to either the Ian Rutledge or Bess Crawford series. The Walnut Tree (2012) is a holiday novella featuring Bess Crawford, and A Guid Soldier (2015) ties into the Rutledge series.