You've got several of my absolute favorites on here!
The Bird in the Tree is deeply wonderful, as are its sequels (Pilgrim's Inn and The Heart of the Family)
The Perilous Gard - I fell in love with this one in middle school and it has never let me down on re-reads! I also recommend Pope's other novel, The Sherwood Ring (not about Robin Hood, fyi!)
Gaudy Night is my favorite Sayers, but it's definitely important to read Peter and Harriet's story in order. Start with Strong Poison.
A Tangled Web is one of those Montgomery books full of characters who will remain with you for the rest of your days. The twists and turns are WILD (tangled, really), and the whole thing is glorious.
So many good ones—and also ones I haven’t read. I haven’t read that Georgette Heyer, but I always enjoyed hers. Rose in Bloom—I read it years ago and remember enjoying it. I love The Bird in the Tree! And any Mary Stewart novels. Nine Coaches is a good one, but if I had to say my favorites I’d go with Touch Not the Cat and The Gabriel Hounds. The Perilous Gard is great. Oh, and I literally picked up A Tangled Web this week for a reread. It starts slowly with lots of characters, but I remember liking it so I’ll keep going. Ah, and Gaudy Night is probably my most favorite of them all.
I’m so glad to hear good things about so many of these!! I will check out those other Mary Stewart titles. I found a used copy of Rose Cottage recently and picked it up.
Yes! That is such a great book! I didn’t add it because I read it last year. One of those rare books that stars a young married woman. I cried many tears.
Gaudy Night is wonderful, but you need to read the backstories with Harriet Vane and Lord Peter first—Strong Poison and Have His Carcase.
Got it! I was wondering if it could stand alone or not, so thank you for the tip!
Thank you for this list!
I've been reading a lot of Georgette Heyer lately, and The Grand Sophy was one. I enjoyed it, but Arabella is my favorite so far.
Also, Tisha has been a long time favorite. Great story.
Yes, Georgette Heyer is so much fun! I bet you’d love the Emma M. Lion series by Beth Brower! It’s very Heyer-esque.
You've got several of my absolute favorites on here!
The Bird in the Tree is deeply wonderful, as are its sequels (Pilgrim's Inn and The Heart of the Family)
The Perilous Gard - I fell in love with this one in middle school and it has never let me down on re-reads! I also recommend Pope's other novel, The Sherwood Ring (not about Robin Hood, fyi!)
Gaudy Night is my favorite Sayers, but it's definitely important to read Peter and Harriet's story in order. Start with Strong Poison.
A Tangled Web is one of those Montgomery books full of characters who will remain with you for the rest of your days. The twists and turns are WILD (tangled, really), and the whole thing is glorious.
I picked up a copy of The Sherwood Ring last week at a used bookstore. Reading your comments on all these makes me excited to read them all!
So many good ones—and also ones I haven’t read. I haven’t read that Georgette Heyer, but I always enjoyed hers. Rose in Bloom—I read it years ago and remember enjoying it. I love The Bird in the Tree! And any Mary Stewart novels. Nine Coaches is a good one, but if I had to say my favorites I’d go with Touch Not the Cat and The Gabriel Hounds. The Perilous Gard is great. Oh, and I literally picked up A Tangled Web this week for a reread. It starts slowly with lots of characters, but I remember liking it so I’ll keep going. Ah, and Gaudy Night is probably my most favorite of them all.
I’m so glad to hear good things about so many of these!! I will check out those other Mary Stewart titles. I found a used copy of Rose Cottage recently and picked it up.
Emma M Lion is on my list! I’m on book 3 of The Secrets of Ormdale, which might have similar vibes… but with some dragons. 🥰😌
Putting that one on my list! Thank you Emily!
I was wondering about adding the book "Mrs. Mike," to your list? It was written in 1947, so fits your timeline...
Yes! That is such a great book! I didn’t add it because I read it last year. One of those rare books that stars a young married woman. I cried many tears.