Lucinda Riley Books in Order
The complete list of Lucinda Riley books in order, including the bestselling Seven Sisters series, standalones, and early novels as Lucinda Edmonds.
Last updated: December 15, 2025
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Publication Order
27 books
The Hidden Girl
by Lucinda Riley
2024
Leah Thompson escapes her Yorkshire roots to become a model in New York, but her life is shadowed by a dark family history. This reimagined novel weaves her rise to fame with a tragic wartime story in Poland.
Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt
by Lucinda Riley
2023
The epic conclusion to the series reveals the true identity of Pa Salt. Through a diary read by the sisters, his own journey across the globe and through history is finally told, answering the questions that have haunted them.
The Murders at Fleat House
by Lucinda Riley
2022
Detective Jazz Hunter is called to a Norfolk boarding school after a student dies under suspicious circumstances. As she investigates the closed community, she uncovers dark secrets, bullying, and a killer hiding in plain sight.
The Missing Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2021
The six D’Aplièse sisters embark on a global hunt to find the elusive seventh sister. The search takes them from New Zealand to Canada and Ireland as they race to complete their family before they can pay tribute to Pa Salt.
The Sun Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2019
Electra D’Aplièse, a famous model battling addiction in New York, receives a letter from a grandmother she never knew. Her journey to sobriety is intertwined with the story of a young woman in 1930s Kenya.
The Butterfly Room
by Lucinda Riley
2019
Posy Montague approaches her seventieth birthday while trying to save her family estate, Admiral House. When her first love, Freddie, reappears fifty years after leaving her, she is forced to confront the heartbreaking secrets of their shared past.
The Moon Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2018
Tiggy D’Aplièse moves to the Scottish Highlands to work with wildlife, where she discovers she has a sixth sense. A Spanish gypsy helps her unlock her heritage, leading her back to the caves of Sacromonte and the flamenco dancers of Granada.
The Love Letter
by Lucinda Riley
2018
Journalist Joanna Haslam uncovers a potentially explosive secret while covering a legendary actor’s funeral. Pursued by powerful forces, she must decipher a series of cryptic clues to reveal a scandal that could rock the British monarchy.
The Pearl Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2017
CeCe D’Aplièse travels to Australia to find her place in the world after feeling adrift. There, she discovers her connection to the pearl pioneers and Aboriginal art, unlocking a creative talent she didn't know she possessed.
The Shadow Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2016
Star D’Aplièse breaks away from her close bond with her sister CeCe to follow a clue to an antiquarian bookshop in London. She discovers the story of Flora MacNichol and her connection to Beatrix Potter in Edwardian England.
The Olive Tree
by Lucinda Riley
2016
Helena returns to a family home in Cyprus for a summer holiday, but the arrival of her first love stirs up old secrets. Her son Alex begins to investigate his own paternity, threatening to unravel the life Helena has built.
The Storm Sister
by Lucinda Riley
2015
Ally D’Aplièse, a talented sailor, is about to compete in a dangerous race when she learns of her father's death. Her clues lead her to Norway, where she uncovers a history linked to the composer Edvard Grieg.
The Angel Tree
by Lucinda Riley
2015
Thirty years after leaving Marchmont Hall, Greta returns for Christmas, suffering from amnesia about a tragic accident. As she uncovers her lost memories, she learns the truth about her daughter and the secrets hidden in the past.
The Seven Sisters
by Lucinda Riley
2014
Maia D’Aplièse is the first to open her envelope from Pa Salt, leading her to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro. She delves into the 1920s past of her great-grandmother and the construction of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
The Italian Girl
by Lucinda Riley
2014
Rosanna Menici is just a girl when she meets Roberto Rossini, the man who will change her life. Their shared destiny in the world of opera leads to a passionate, all-consuming love affair fraught with betrayal.
The Midnight Rose
by Lucinda Riley
2013
Spanning from the palaces of India to a stately home in England, this story follows Anahita’s life over a century. On her 100th birthday, she entrusts her great-grandson with a manuscript to solve the mystery of the son she lost.
The Light Behind the Window
by Lucinda Riley
2012
Emilie inherits a crumbling French chateau and discovers a notebook revealing her grandmother’s life during World War II. She uncovers a story of courage, resistance, and a secret love that still haunts the family.
The Girl on the Cliff
by Lucinda Riley
2011
Grania Ryan returns to Ireland and meets a young girl named Aurora on a cliff edge. Their chance encounter reveals how their two families have been inextricably linked by a history of tragedy and romance for generations.
The Orchid House
by Lucinda Riley
2010
Julia Forrester returns to Wharton Park, the estate where she spent her childhood, to heal from a personal tragedy. A diary found in the cottage uncovers a wartime secret that changes everything she thought she knew about the estate.
Seeing Double
by Lucinda Edmonds
2000
Journalist Joanna Haslam covers a royal funeral and stumbles upon a scandal hidden for decades. Her investigation leads her into a dangerous world of secrets and lies involving the British establishment.
Playing with Fire
by Lucinda Edmonds
1996
Penny Lomax lands a starring role in a hit musical and befriends Charlie, the producer’s daughter. But their friendship is tested by professional jealousy and a complex web of betrayal in the theatrical world.
Losing You
by Lucinda Edmonds
1996
Sorcha and Con leave their simple life in Ireland for the bright lights of London’s music scene. But as Con finds fame, the pressure threatens to tear apart the love that once held them together.
Aria
by Lucinda Edmonds
1996
Rosanna Menici, a young girl with an extraordinary voice, falls in love with the famous tenor Roberto Rossini. Their shared passion for opera leads to a tumultuous, obsessive romance that spans the great stages of the world.
Not Quite an Angel
by Lucinda Edmonds
1995
Greta leaves the beautiful Marchmont Hall to forge her own path in London, but a tragic accident leaves her with amnesia. Decades later, she returns to the hall for Christmas, hoping to unlock the secrets of her past.
Enchanted
by Lucinda Edmonds
1994
When a terrible accident ends Madeleine Vincent’s ballet career, she must reinvent herself in the world of show business. With the help of her childhood friend Sebastian, she discovers a new talent that could lead her back to the top.
Hidden Beauty
by Lucinda Edmonds
1993
Leah Thompson rises from a Yorkshire village to become a global supermodel, but a dark prophecy from her past haunts her success. This early novel was later reworked and released posthumously as *The Hidden Girl*.
Lovers and Players
by Lucinda Edmonds
1992
Three ambitious young actresses—Jenna, Frankie, and Bettina—navigate the treacherous waters of fame in London and Hollywood. Spanning thirty years, their lives intertwine through friendship, rivalry, and betrayal as they chase stardom.
Where should I start?
If you want the global blockbuster series: The Seven Sisters → The Storm Sister → The Shadow Sister
If you prefer a sweeping historical standalone: The Orchid House or The Midnight Rose
If you enjoy a classic murder mystery: The Murders at Fleat House
Author bio
Born in Northern Ireland, Lucinda Riley (née Edmonds) began her professional life in a very different spotlight. Before she was known for her sweeping historical novels, she spent her early years working as an actress. She appeared in film, theatre, and television, building a promising career in the performing arts. However, life has a way of changing direction when you least expect it.
For Riley, that change came in the form of a serious bout of mononucleosis. The illness forced her to stop acting and spend a long time recovering in bed. Needing a creative outlet while unable to perform, she turned her imagination toward writing.
This pivot proved to be a defining moment. At just twenty-four years old, she published her first novel, Lovers and Players. During this early phase of her career, she wrote under her birth name, Lucinda Edmonds. These early romances helped establish her voice as a storyteller and gained her a loyal readership.
Eventually, writing took a backseat to her personal life. She decided to take a significant hiatus from the publishing world to focus on raising her family. It wasn't until years later that she felt the pull to return to her craft.
She re-emerged on the literary scene in 2010, this time writing as Lucinda Riley. Her comeback novel was The Orchid House (originally titled Hothouse Flower). This book marked a major stylistic shift for her. Moving away from contemporary romance, she began crafting the intricate, dual-timeline historical fiction that would become her signature.
Readers quickly fell in love with her new approach. Her novels became known for their ability to transport people to exotic locations, from the heat of Thailand to the snowy landscapes of Norway. She had a unique talent for weaving together complex family secrets with deep emotional resonance, moving seamlessly between the past and the present.
Her career reached new heights with the creation of The Seven Sisters series.
Inspired by the Greek mythology of the Pleiades star cluster, this ambitious project became a global phenomenon. The series follows the journeys of adopted sisters as they travel across the world to uncover the truth about their heritage. It was a massive undertaking that showcased her love for travel, history, and storytelling on a grand scale.
Sadly, Lucinda Riley passed away in 2021 after a battle with cancer.
Her death left the final chapter of the series unwritten, leaving fans wondering how the epic saga would end. However, she had prepared for this possibility. She entrusted the secrets of the series to her son, Harry Whittaker. honoring his mother's wish and legacy, he completed the final volume, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.
Thanks to his work, the series was brought to its intended conclusion, ensuring that Lucinda Riley’s vision was fully realized for the millions of readers who had followed her journey. Today, she is remembered not just for the books she left behind, but for the warmth and magic she brought to every page.
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