Far Hope Stories Books in Order

Far Hope Stories is a trio of gothic historical novellas set in and around Far Hope, a lonely English estate and abbey where nothing is quite as respectable as it appears. Each installment is a standalone romance with its own couple and time period, but together they sketch a world defined by obsession, vengeance, and the uneasy line between sin and salvation.

The Chasing of Eleanor Vane follows Lady Eleanor, a clever, capable woman who bolts rather than submit to an arranged marriage. When Ajax Dartham, the Duke of Jarrell, is sent to retrieve his runaway future niece-in-law, he faces a choice: deliver her back to her fate or claim her for himself. Their cat-and-mouse pursuit across Far Hope turns into a story about power, consent, and two people who are much better matched than society would ever approve of.

The Last Crimes of Peregrine Hind introduces the bloodiest highwayman on the roads, a figure who has built his entire reputation around terrorizing the Dartham family. When a robbery goes sideways and notorious rake Alexander Dartham literally falls at Peregrine’s feet, the outlaw finally has the chance for revenge he has been chasing for years - unless the captive’s desperate bargain changes everything. Expect masks, danger, queer longing, and a romance that asks whether a life built on violence can pivot toward something softer without losing its edge.

In The Conquering of Tate the Pious, the series reaches back to a much earlier England, one burned by Norman conquest. Tate, the youngest-ever abbess of Far Hope Abbey, is determined to protect her community and its ancient secrets. When a ruthless Norman warlord arrives at the gates and turns out to be a woman with her own agenda, Tate must decide how far she will go to defend her flock and what it means to give her body to someone who might also demand her soul.

Far Hope as a setting ties these stories together: a place steeped in superstition, hierarchy, and longing where the rules of polite society fray at the edges. Readers who enjoy Markham Hall’s moors and abbeys or Thornchapel’s eerie rituals will find similar atmosphere here, but in shorter bites. This page lays out the collection, highlights the shared Dartham connections, and helps you decide whether to read in publication order or simply pick the premise that tempts you most.