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Start with The Town House and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Town House
Book 1 by Norah Lofts • Published 1959
In 1381 serf Martin Reed breaks the law of his birth and builds a small house in the town of Baildon, refusing to be property any longer. His defiance changes his fate and that of his descendants, anchoring a saga tha...
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Ends with The House at Sunset
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Book 1:The Town House
Norah Lofts • 1959
In 1381 serf Martin Reed breaks the law of his birth and builds a small house in the town of Baildon, refusing to be property any longer. His defiance changes his fate and that of his descendants, anchoring a saga tha...
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Book 2:The House at Old Vine
Norah Lofts • 1961
Set between the late fifteenth century and the Restoration, this middle volume of the House trilogy tells linked stories of Old Vine’s inhabitants. Witches, rebels, merchants and lovers pass through its rooms, carryin...
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Book 3:The House at Sunset
Norah Lofts • 1962
Final volume of the House trilogy, it follows Old Vine from the eighteenth century into the mid twentieth. Successive owners and tenants, from Georgian gentry to post war lodgers, reveal how one run down house mirrors...
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House FAQ
What is the best order to read the House series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Town House.
How many books are in the House series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the House series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the House series?
New readers should start with The Town House, the first book in the reading order.
Is the House series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1959 to 1962.