Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Officers’ Woman | 1972 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 2 | The Villa On The Palatine | 1975 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 3 | Marie, Voodoo Queen | 1979 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 4 | Affairs of State | 1982 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 5 | Love Among the Allies | 1985 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 6 | Desperate Measures | 1986 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
| 7 | Sinister Purposes | 1988 | Margot Arnold | Buy |
Margot Arnold’s standalone novels were published between 1972 and 1988, predating and running alongside her better-known Penny Spring mystery series. These seven books cover a range of subjects, from the historical Marie, Voodoo Queen to the wartime romance Love Among the Allies.
While Arnold is primarily remembered for her mystery writing, these standalone novels show her range as a storyteller. Several draw on historical settings and real figures, reflecting the same research-oriented approach she brought to her mystery series. They offer a different reading experience from the Penny Spring books but share Arnold’s attention to setting and character.