Round Ringford books in order

The Round Ringford series by Ann Purser follows the residents of a fictional English village through interconnected stories of rural life.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Pastures New 1995 Ann Purser Buy
2 Spinster Of The Parish / A Tangled Web 1995 Ann Purser Buy
3 New Every Morning 1996 Ann Purser Buy
4 Orphan Lamb 1996 Ann Purser Buy
5 Thy Neighbour’s Wife 1998 Ann Purser Buy
6 Mixed Doubles 1999 Ann Purser Buy

The Round Ringford series is Ann Purser’s early work, predating her cozy mystery series. Set in a fictional English village, these books follow the lives and relationships of rural characters.

Unlike her later Lois Meade and Ivy Beasley mysteries, the Round Ringford books are village fiction without crime plots. They explore community life, romance, and the dynamics of small-town England.

Purser draws on her own experience living in English villages throughout her life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Round Ringford series?

Round Ringford is Ann Purser’s early series set in a fictional English village. The books follow various villagers through stories of love, conflict, and community life.

Are these mysteries like her Lois Meade books?

No. The Round Ringford books are village fiction rather than mysteries. They focus on the lives and relationships of rural English characters without crime-solving plots.

Should the Round Ringford books be read in order?

The books share settings and characters, so reading in order helps you follow the community’s development, though each book tells its own story.

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