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Start with The First Lie and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Diane Chamberlain • Published 2013
In this prequel novella to Necessary Lies, thirteen‑year‑old Ivy Hart lives on a tobacco farm in 1958 North Carolina, caring for her pregnant sister and ailing grandmother. One stormy night and a new baby expose the f...
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Necessary Lies reading order
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Book 1:The First Lie
Diane Chamberlain • 2013
In this prequel novella to Necessary Lies, thirteen‑year‑old Ivy Hart lives on a tobacco farm in 1958 North Carolina, caring for her pregnant sister and ailing grandmother. One stormy night and a new baby expose the f...
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Book 2:Necessary Lies
Diane Chamberlain
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Necessary Lies FAQ
What is the best order to read the Necessary Lies series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The First Lie.
How many books are in the Necessary Lies series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Necessary Lies series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Necessary Lies series?
New readers should start with The First Lie, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Necessary Lies series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2013.