“Books in Order: The Unparalleled Works of Jodi Taylor
Embodying a unique blend of fantasy and historical intrigue, Jodi Taylor, also known for her works under the pseudonym Isabella Barclay, stands as a pillar of creativity in the writing community. Infusing her love for history, specifically anything post-1485, into her writing, Taylor has managed to engrave her works into the hearts of her readers.
About Jodi Taylor:
Taylor’s profound admiration for literary figures such as Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Jennifer Crusie played a significant role in shaping her colorful and engaging writing style. Specifically, her ability to weave historical elements into the fabric of her fantasy novels sets her apart and allows readers to experience history through a dynamic and fictional lens.
Jodi Taylor’s Chronicles of St. Mary’s – Not Just Any Books in Order
Her journey as a published novelist started in 2013, when she graced the literary world with ‘Just One Damned Thing After Another‘, marking the start of her beloved Chronicles of St. Mary’s fantasy series.
Taylor’s unique approach to Books in Order:
When considering Jodi Taylor’s books, understanding their chronological order is essential to fully grasp the author’s intended narrative progression and the evolving complexity of her characters.
Below is the chronology of Jodi Taylor’s highly fascinating and warmly received books, presented in the exact order they were originally published:
Publication Order of Chronicles Of St. Mary’s Books
| Just One Damned Thing After Another | (2013) |    |
| A Symphony of Echoes | (2013) | |
| When a Child is Born | (2013) | |
| A Second Chance | (2014) | |
| Roman Holiday | (2014) | |
| A Trail Through Time | (2014) | |
| Christmas Present | (2014) | |
| No Time Like the Past | (2015) | |
| What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | (2015) | |
| The Very First Damned Thing | (2015) | |
| Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings | (2015) | |
| Lies, Damned Lies, and History | (2016) | |
| The Great St Mary’s Day Out | (2016) | |
| My Name is Markham | (2016) | |
| And the Rest is History | (2017) | |
| The Long and Short of It | (2017) | |
| A Perfect Storm | (2017) | |
| Christmas Past | (2017) | |
| An Argumentation of Historians | (2018) | |
| The Battersea Barricades | (2018) | |
| The Steam Pump Jump | (2018) | |
| And Now for Something Completely Different | (2018) | |
| Hope for the Best | (2019) | |
| Long Story Short | (2019) | |
| When Did You Last See Your Father? | (2019) | |
| Why is Nothing Ever Simple? | (2019) | |
| Plan For The Worst | (2020) | |
| The Ordeal of the Haunted Room | (2020) | |
| Another Time, Another Place | (2021) | |
| The Toast of Time | (2021) | |
| A Catalogue of Catastrophe | (2022) | |
| The Good, the Bad and the History | (2023) | |
| Christmas Pie | (2023) | |
| The Very First Damned Thing is technically a prequel but Jodi recommends reading it after Just One Damned Thing After Another as it will make more sense. | ||