Upstairs Downstairs books in order

The Upstairs Downstairs series includes eleven novelizations of the classic British TV show, co-written by Charlotte Bingham and published between 1971 and 1978.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Upstairs Downstairs 1971 Charlotte Bingham Buy
2 Rose’s Story 1972 Charlotte Bingham Buy
3 In My Lady’s Chamber 1973 Charlotte Bingham Buy
4 Mr. Hudson’s Diaries 1973 Charlotte Bingham Buy
5 The Years of Change 1974 Charlotte Bingham Buy
6 Mr Bellamy’s Story 1974 Charlotte Bingham Buy
7 On with the Dance 1975 Charlotte Bingham Buy
8 Endings and Beginnings 1975 Charlotte Bingham Buy
9 The War to End Wars 1975 Charlotte Bingham Buy
10 Mrs. Bridges’ Story 1975 Charlotte Bingham Buy
11 Sarah’s Story 1978 Charlotte Bingham Buy

The Upstairs Downstairs novelizations were tied to the hugely popular British television series about the Bellamy household and their servants in Edwardian London. Charlotte Bingham co-wrote these books between 1971 and 1978, adapting the show’s storylines into prose.

The series includes eleven books, starting with Upstairs Downstairs (1971) and ending with Sarah’s Story (1978). Several entries focus on individual characters from the show, including Rose’s Story, Mr. Hudson’s Diaries, Mr Bellamy’s Story, and Mrs. Bridges’ Story, giving readers expanded insight into characters that the television episodes could only sketch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Upstairs Downstairs series?

There are eleven books in the Upstairs Downstairs series, published between 1971 and 1978.

What is the first book in the Upstairs Downstairs series?

The first book in the Upstairs Downstairs series is Upstairs Downstairs, published in 1971.

Are the Upstairs Downstairs novels faithful to the TV series?

The Upstairs Downstairs novels are closely tied to the television series, novelizing the show’s storylines about the Bellamy household and its servants in Edwardian London. Some books focus on individual characters, like Rose’s Story and Mrs. Bridges’ Story, offering expanded perspectives beyond what the show could cover.

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