How My Books are Connected
One of the most common questions I get (other than, is my hair naturally curly, the answer to which can be found here) is "Are your books connected?"
The short answer to which is Yes. But no. But yes. But no. But yes. (Little Britain fans, that was for you.)
The longer answer is they all exist in the same universe – that is, they all have overlapping characters – but they were each written as a stand alone story, and not part of a formal series. Therefore, I feel confident that if you wanted to read them out of written order, you would be well able to follow the story.
"Okay," you'll say, brow furrowing, unsure which one to pick up, "but how are they connected exactly?"
Well, for that, I offer this handy guide:
HOW KATE NOBLE BOOKS ARE CONNECTED
All of my books are stand alone, but for purposes of ease, I will list them in the order that I wrote them (note: NOT chronological order. There's a difference. You'll see.)
1. Compromised. Set in 1829, this story features sisters Gail and Evangeline Alton, their diplomat father, Sir Geoffrey Alton, and Viscount Maximillian Fontaine.
Tertiary Characters you'll meet include Mr. Henry Ellis, head of the British Museum, and Lady Charlbury, a leading society matron.
2. Revealed. Set in 1816 (note: 13 years before my previous book), this story focuses on Mrs. Phillippa Benning, a society queen, and Marcus Worth, an operative for the government.
Secondary characters you'll meet: Phillippa has an arch nemesis in Lady Jane Cummings, and Marcus has a brother named Byrne. Phillippa also has a companion, Mrs. Tottendale, known as Totty.
Tertiary characters: Lady Charlbury makes a notable appearance, as does Lady Jane's father, the Duke of Rayne.
3. The Summer of You. Set in 1816, directly after the events of Revealed. This story is about Lady Jane Cummings, who travels north and re-meets Byrne Worth. The Summer of You and Revealed are my most directly connected books.
Secondary Characters: Lady Jane's brother Jason and her father the Duke of Rayne play a significant role in this story. And Phillippa and Marcus from Revealed make an appearance.
Tertiary Characters: Once again, Lady Charlbury is mentioned.
4. Follow My Lead. Set in 1822, six years after the events of The Summer of You. This story focuses on Jason Cummings — Jane's brother — now the Duke of Rayne, and Miss Winnifred Crane, an art historian.
Secondary Characters: Phillippa and Marcus from Revealed, as well as Jane and Byrne from The Summer of You are present in this book. As is Totty – Phillippa's companion from Revealed. She is a family friend of Miss Winnifred Crane.
Tertiary characters: Gail and Evangeline Alton, their father Sir Geoffrey Alton, and Mr. Henry Ellis – all from Compromised – make an appearance in this book. But since Follow My Lead is set seven years before the events of Compromised, the Alton sisters are much younger – tween-aged – in this story.
So that's how they are all connected. I reiterate: all of the books were written with stand alone plots, and therefore can be read completely out of order. However, if you're really, REALLY, a stickler for order in all things, I recommend either reading them in the order written (Compromised, Revealed, The Summer of You, Follow My Lead) or chronological order (Revealed, The Summer of You, Follow My Lead, Compromised).
Much writing awaits me this week – all vacation is over and work must resume. Therefore, until later, kiddies, Happy Reading!
