Saga of the Phenwick Women books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series?"

"There are 40 books in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series, published between 1975 and 1982."

Q: "What is the first book in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series?"

"The first book in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series is Augusta, the First, published in 1975."

Q: "Do the Phenwick Women books need to be read in order?"

"The books follow a family chronology, so reading them in order gives the fullest picture of the Phenwick lineage. However, each book focuses on a different woman and her story, so individual entries can be read on their own."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Augusta, the First	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
2	Jane, The Courageous	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
3	Margaret, the Faithful	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
4	Patricia, The Beautiful	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
5	Rachel, the Possessed	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
6	Susannah, the Righteous	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
7	Rebecca, the Mysterious	1975	John M. Kimbro	Buy
8	Joanne, The Unpredictable	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
9	Olivia, the Tormented	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
10	Harriet, the Haunted	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
11	Nancy, the Daring	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
12	Marcia, The Innocent	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
13	Kate, the Curious	1976	John M. Kimbro	Buy
14	Ilene, The Superstitious	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
15	Millijoy, The Determined	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
16	Barbara, The Valiant	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
17	Ruth, The Unsuspecting	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
18	Ophelia, the Anxious	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
19	Dorothy, the Terrified	1977	John M. Kimbro	Buy
20	Ann, the Gentle	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
21	Nellie, The Obvious	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
22	Isabelle, The Frantic	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
23	Evelyn, The Ambitious	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
24	Louise, the Restless	1978	John M. Kimbro	Buy
25	Polly, The Worried	1979	John M. Kimbro	Buy
26	Yvonne, The Confident	1979	John M. Kimbro	Buy
27	Joyce, the Beloved	1979	John M. Kimbro	Buy
28	Carol, the Pursued	1979	John M. Kimbro	Buy
29	Augusta, the Second	1979	John M. Kimbro	Buy
30	Katherine, the Returned	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
31	Peggy, the Concerned	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
32	Olga, the Disillusioned	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
33	Phyllis, the Cautious	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
34	Ursala, the Proud	1980	John M. Kimbro	Buy
35	Letitia, the Dreamer	1981	John M. Kimbro	Buy
36	Alexandria, the Ambivalent	1981	John M. Kimbro	Buy
37	Romula, the Dedicated	1981	John M. Kimbro	Buy
38	Laura, the Imperiled	1981	John M. Kimbro	Buy
39	Iris, the Bewitched	1982	John M. Kimbro	Buy
40	Belinda, the Impatient	1982	John M. Kimbro	Buy

The Saga of the Phenwick Women is one of the longest continuous family saga series in gothic romance. John M. Kimbro published forty books between 1975 and 1982, each named after a woman in the Phenwick family. The series begins with Augusta, the First and traces the family through generations, with each heroine facing her own challenges, mysteries, and romantic entanglements.

The naming convention gives each book a distinctive identity. Titles like Rachel, the Possessed; Harriet, the Haunted; and Ophelia, the Anxious hint at the gothic atmosphere that runs through the series. Other entries like Yvonne, The Confident and Joyce, the Beloved offer lighter takes on the family’s experiences.

The series was published at a remarkable pace, with multiple volumes appearing each year. Readers who enjoy generational family stories with a gothic flavor will find plenty to explore across the forty installments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series?

There are 40 books in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series, published between 1975 and 1982.

What is the first book in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series?

The first book in the Saga of the Phenwick Women series is Augusta, the First, published in 1975.

Do the Phenwick Women books need to be read in order?

The books follow a family chronology, so reading them in order gives the fullest picture of the Phenwick lineage. However, each book focuses on a different woman and her story, so individual entries can be read on their own.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order