Laura Shepherd-Robinson Standalone Novels books in order

Standalone historical thrillers by Laura Shepherd-Robinson set in 18th-century England, blending mystery, crime, and literary fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Blood & Sugar 2019 Laura Shepherd-Robinson Buy
2 Daughters of Night 2020 Laura Shepherd-Robinson Buy
3 The Square of Sevens 2023 Laura Shepherd-Robinson Buy
4 The Art of a Lie 2025 Laura Shepherd-Robinson Buy

Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s standalone novels are all set in Georgian England but feature different characters, locations, and social milieus. Blood & Sugar investigates a murder connected to the slave trade. Daughters of Night follows a nobleman’s wife drawn into a criminal underworld through London’s pleasure gardens. The Square of Sevens centers on a young fortune-teller searching for her true identity.

Each book works independently, though readers will notice Shepherd-Robinson’s consistent interest in how power, money, and social status shape who gets justice and who doesn’t. Her research into the period is thorough, and the historical details are woven into the plots rather than displayed for their own sake.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Laura Shepherd-Robinson Standalone Novels series?

There are four books in the Laura Shepherd-Robinson Standalone Novels series, published between 2019 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Laura Shepherd-Robinson Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Laura Shepherd-Robinson Standalone Novels series is Blood & Sugar, published in 2019.

Do you need to read Laura Shepherd-Robinson's books in order?

No, each of her novels is completely standalone with different characters and settings within 18th-century England. You can start with whichever premise appeals to you most — Blood & Sugar for slave trade-era crime, Daughters of Night for Georgian high society, or The Square of Sevens for a mystery involving fortune-telling.

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