Hands of Time books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Hands of Time series?"

"There are 9 books in the Hands of Time series, published between 2011 and 2017."

Q: "What is the Hands of Time series about?"

"The Hands of Time series is a time travel romance that follows characters who are transported back to 17th-century England. The books combine a love story with the dangers and drama of life in a different era."

Q: "Should I read the Hands of Time series in order?"

"Yes, the Hands of Time series should be read in publication order. The story and character relationships develop across all nine books, so starting from The Hands of Time is important for following the full arc."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Hands of Time	2011	Irina Shapiro	Buy
2	A Leap of Faith	2012	Irina Shapiro	Buy
3	A World Apart	2012	Irina Shapiro	Buy
4	A Game of Shadows	2013	Irina Shapiro	Buy
5	Shattered Moments	2014	Irina Shapiro	Buy
6	The Christmas Gift	2017	Irina Shapiro	Buy
7	The Summer Solstice	2017	Irina Shapiro	Buy
8	The Ties That Bind	2017	Irina Shapiro	Buy
9	The Winter Solstice	2017	Irina Shapiro	Buy

The Hands of Time series is Irina Shapiro’s debut work, a nine-book time travel romance that began in 2011. The story follows characters who find themselves transported to 17th-century England, where they must navigate a world of political intrigue, social upheaval, and unexpected love. The series blends historical detail with a romantic storyline that develops across all nine books.

Shapiro published the first five books between 2011 and 2014, then returned to the series in 2017 with four more installments, including The Ties That Bind, The Summer Solstice, The Winter Solstice, and The Christmas Gift. Fans of time travel fiction with strong romantic elements and well-researched historical backdrops will find a lot to enjoy here. The books should be read in order, as the plot and character arcs carry through from start to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hands of Time series?

There are 9 books in the Hands of Time series, published between 2011 and 2017.

What is the Hands of Time series about?

The Hands of Time series is a time travel romance that follows characters who are transported back to 17th-century England. The books combine a love story with the dangers and drama of life in a different era.

Should I read the Hands of Time series in order?

Yes, the Hands of Time series should be read in publication order. The story and character relationships develop across all nine books, so starting from The Hands of Time is important for following the full arc.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order