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Deborah Challinor

What genres does Deborah Challinor write?

She writes historical fiction and historical non-fiction, with many books set in past eras and dealing with wartime, convict-era and similar historical themes.

Which series has she written and what is the reading order?

Notable series and orders include: Children of War trilogy - Tamar (Book 1), White Feathers (Book 2), Blue Smoke (Book 3); Smuggler's Wife series - Kitty (Book 1), Amber (Book 2), Band of Gold (Book 3); Convict Girl series - Behind the Sun (Book 1), The Silk Thief (Book 3), A Tattooed Heart (Book 4); Tatty Crowe series - Black Silk and Sympathy (first), Black Silk and Buried Secrets (second). Follow the numbered order for each series.

Where is a good place to start if I'm new to her work?

If you prefer series, start with Tamar for the Children of War trilogy or Kitty for the Smuggler's Wife series. If you prefer standalones try Fire, Isle of Tears or Union Belle. For her non-fiction, Grey Ghosts is a representative title.

Are her books mostly series or standalones?

She writes both. Several of her novels form series (for example Children of War, Smuggler's Wife, Convict Girl, Tatty Crowe) while others are standalone historical novels such as Fire, Isle of Tears and Union Belle.