Clanross

Q: "How many books are in the Clanross series?"

"There are four books in the Clanross series, published between 1985 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Clanross series?"

"The first book in the Clanross series is The Bar Sinister, published in 1986."

Q: "Should I read the Clanross books in order?"

"The four Clanross books follow members of the same Scottish-English family and are best read in publication order, starting with Lady Elizabeth's Comet (1985). However, each book features a different couple and can be enjoyed on its own."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Bar Sinister	1986	Sheila Simonson	Buy
2	Lady Elizabeth’s Comet	1985	Sheila Simonson	Buy
3	Love and Folly	1988	Sheila Simonson	Buy
4	The Young Pretender	2012	Sheila Simonson	Buy

The Clanross series is Sheila Simonson’s Regency romance quartet, following members of a family connected to both Scottish and English aristocracy. The Bar Sinister (1986), Lady Elizabeth’s Comet (1985), Love and Folly (1988), and The Young Pretender (2012) each focus on a different family member’s romance.

The series spans decades of publication, with the fourth book arriving over 20 years after the third, showing the enduring appeal of the Clanross family stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Clanross series?

There are four books in the Clanross series, published between 1985 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Clanross series?

The first book in the Clanross series is The Bar Sinister, published in 1986.

Should I read the Clanross books in order?

The four Clanross books follow members of the same Scottish-English family and are best read in publication order, starting with Lady Elizabeth’s Comet (1985). However, each book features a different couple and can be enjoyed on its own.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order