Proper Romance Victorian / Dread Penny Society books in order

The Dread Penny Society by Sarah M. Eden is a seven-book Victorian romance and mystery series about penny dreadful writers who secretly fight for London's vulnerable, published from 2018 to 2023.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Dread Penny Society: The Complete Penny Dreadful Collection 2023 Sarah M. Eden N/A
2 Ashes on the Moor 2018 Sarah M. Eden Buy
3 The Lady and the Highwayman 2019 Sarah M. Eden Buy
4 The Gentleman and the Thief 2020 Sarah M. Eden Buy
5 The Merchant and the Rogue 2021 Sarah M. Eden Buy
6 The Bachelor and the Bride 2022 Sarah M. Eden Buy
7 The Queen and the Knave 2023 Sarah M. Eden Buy

The Dread Penny Society is Sarah M. Eden’s most acclaimed series, set in Victorian London among writers of penny dreadfuls who secretly work to protect the city’s most vulnerable residents. Beginning with Ashes on the Moor (2018), the seven books follow different members of the society as they fight social injustice while falling in love.

The Lady and the Highwayman, The Gentleman and the Thief, and The Merchant and the Rogue continue the series, each introducing a new couple while advancing the larger storyline about the society’s mission. The complete penny dreadful stories written by the fictional characters are collected in a companion volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Proper Romance Victorian / Dread Penny Society series?

There are seven books in the Proper Romance Victorian / Dread Penny Society series, published between 2018 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Proper Romance Victorian / Dread Penny Society series?

The first book in the Proper Romance Victorian / Dread Penny Society series is The Dread Penny Society: The Complete Penny Dreadful Collection, published in 2023.

What is the Dread Penny Society?

The Dread Penny Society is a secret group of penny dreadful authors in Victorian London who use their earnings and connections to help the city’s poor and exploited. The series begins with Ashes on the Moor and runs through The Queen and the Knave, mixing romance with Victorian social justice.

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