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Start with Mrs Tim of the Regiment and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Mrs Tim of the Regiment
Book 1 by D. E. Stevenson • Published 1932
Presented as Hester Christie's diary, this novel follows an army officer's wife as she juggles children, servants, tight finances, and relentless garrison social life, then copes with a transfer to Scotland and a char...
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Ends with Mrs. Tim Flies Home
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Book 1:Mrs Tim of the Regiment
D. E. Stevenson • 1932
Presented as Hester Christie's diary, this novel follows an army officer's wife as she juggles children, servants, tight finances, and relentless garrison social life, then copes with a transfer to Scotland and a char...
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Book 2:Golden Days
D. E. Stevenson • 1934
Continuing Mrs Tim's journal, Golden Days records the family's move north, Hester's efforts to settle into a Scottish posting while Tim is often away, and the mix of minor disasters, friendships, and unexpected romant...
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Book 3:Mrs. Tim Carries On
D. E. Stevenson • 1941
Set during the early years of the Second World War, this volume of Mrs Tim's diary shows Hester running her household alone while Tim is on active service, coping with shortages, evacuees, and neighbours whose dramas...
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Book 4:Mrs. Tim Gets a Job
D. E. Stevenson • 1947
When Tim is posted abroad, Hester Christie accepts a position running a small hotel in the Border town of Ryddelton. Her new job brings financial independence, tricky guests, and fresh friendships, as well as the ques...
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Book 5:Mrs. Tim Flies Home
D. E. Stevenson • 1952
After time spent abroad with Tim's regiment, Hester Christie faces the challenge of returning home to Britain and deciding where the family should finally settle. Jet lag, house hunting, and renewed ties with old frie...
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Mrs Tim FAQ
What is the best order to read the Mrs Tim series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Mrs Tim of the Regiment.
How many books are in the Mrs Tim series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Mrs Tim series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Mrs Tim series?
New readers should start with Mrs Tim of the Regiment, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Mrs Tim series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1932 to 1952.