Tales from Wendlebury Barrow books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series?"

"There are three books in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series, published between 2020 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series?"

"The first book in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series is The Natter of Knitters, published in 2020."

Q: "Do I need to read the Sophie Sayers main series before Tales from Wendlebury Barrow?"

"Familiarity with the Sophie Sayers series helps, as the Tales books share the same village setting and recurring characters. However, the individual stories and novellas are short and self-contained enough to be enjoyed independently."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Natter of Knitters	2020	Debbie Young	Buy
2	The Clutch of Eggs	2020	Debbie Young	Buy
3	Christmas with Sophie Sayers	2023	Debbie Young	Buy

Tales from Wendlebury Barrow is a companion series to the Sophie Sayers Village Mystery books, offering shorter fiction set in the same fictional Cotswold village. The three entries – The Natter of Knitters (2020), The Clutch of Eggs (2020), and Christmas with Sophie Sayers (2023) – are novellas and short story collections that expand the world of the main series without advancing its central plot.

The stories draw on the same community of characters and the same affection for English village life that defines the Sophie Sayers books. The Natter of Knitters and The Clutch of Eggs are seasonal pieces tied to specific village activities, while Christmas with Sophie Sayers is a holiday novella. They are light, fast reads suited to readers who want more time in the Wendlebury Barrow world between the main novels.

For readers who have finished the Sophie Sayers series and want additional content, these Tales are a natural follow-on. They also work as standalone samplers for readers considering the main series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series?

There are three books in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series?

The first book in the Tales from Wendlebury Barrow series is The Natter of Knitters, published in 2020.

Do I need to read the Sophie Sayers main series before Tales from Wendlebury Barrow?

Familiarity with the Sophie Sayers series helps, as the Tales books share the same village setting and recurring characters. However, the individual stories and novellas are short and self-contained enough to be enjoyed independently.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order