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Start with Paradise Postponed and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by John Mortimer • Published 1985
When socialist rector Simeon Simcox leaves his brewery fortune to Tory minister Leslie Titmuss instead of his sons, a mystery stretches back over decades of English village life. As Henry and Fred Simcox investigate,...
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Rapstone Chronicles reading order
Ends with The Sound of Trumpets
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Book 1:Paradise Postponed
John Mortimer • 1985
When socialist rector Simeon Simcox leaves his brewery fortune to Tory minister Leslie Titmuss instead of his sons, a mystery stretches back over decades of English village life. As Henry and Fred Simcox investigate,...
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Book 2:Titmuss Regained
John Mortimer • 1990
Now a cabinet minister with a new wife, Leslie Titmuss returns to Rapstone determined to buy back his late wife’s country house and cement his social standing, only to find his plans snarled in an unpopular property d...
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Book 3:The Sound of Trumpets
John Mortimer • 1998
In the final Rapstone novel, idealistic Labour candidate Ned Flitton fights a by‑election while being quietly manipulated by veteran operator Leslie Titmuss. The campaign becomes a sharp comedy about spin, image and t...
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Rapstone Chronicles FAQ
What is the best order to read the Rapstone Chronicles series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Paradise Postponed.
How many books are in the Rapstone Chronicles series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Rapstone Chronicles series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Rapstone Chronicles series?
New readers should start with Paradise Postponed, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Rapstone Chronicles series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1985 to 1998.