Daughters of the Darling books in order

Daughters of the Darling is a five-book historical romance series by Annie Seaton set along Queensland's Darling River.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 From Across the Sea 2024 Annie Seaton Buy
2 Across the River 2024 Annie Seaton Buy
3 By the Billabong 2025 Annie Seaton Buy
4 Beneath Still Waters 2025 Annie Seaton Buy
5 Under Darling Skies 2026 Annie Seaton Buy

Daughters of the Darling is a five-book series by Annie Seaton set along the Darling River in outback New South Wales. The series began in 2024 with From Across the Sea and Across the River, with further books following in 2025 and 2026. The titles suggest themes of water, land, and belonging that run through much of Seaton’s writing, here applied to a historical Australian setting.

The series was still running as of 2026, with Under Darling Skies and Beneath Still Waters published in that span. For readers who enjoy Australian historical fiction with romance at its centre, this is one of Seaton’s more recent and ongoing projects.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Daughters of the Darling series?

There are five books in the Daughters of the Darling series, published between 2024 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Daughters of the Darling series?

The first book in the Daughters of the Darling series is From Across the Sea, published in 2024.

Is Daughters of the Darling a historical series or contemporary?

The series has historical elements and is set along the Darling River in outback Australia. Based on the river setting and the tone of the titles, it draws on Australia’s colonial and pastoral history, making it a historical romance series rather than contemporary.

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