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Is There A Chronological Reading Order For All Jan Moran Series?
2026-07-25 08:20:56
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MiraBurns
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After reading through this thread, I'm convinced the answer is 'no, but also yes, but actually no.' Which is the perfect answer for any good book series debate. It means there's enough there to discuss, but not so much that it's a barrier. Happy reading, however you choose to do it!
2026-07-28 05:22:57
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RioFinn
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I'm waiting for my library hold on 'The Secret of the Chateau' to come in. The waitlist is long! Guess a lot of people had the same question and decided to start with the prequel.
2026-07-29 17:02:21
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I'd argue against searching for a strict order. Part of the fun of Moran's books is that they are self-contained escapes. You pick one up, get immersed in the world of perfumery or a French chateau for 300 pages, and then you're done. Trying to link them all forces connections that aren't really there for the first-time reader. It's like trying to connect every movie by the same director into one story; they share themes and style, but they're distinct works. Enjoy them as individual experiences. If you fall in love with her writing style, you'll naturally want to read them all, and you can do that in any sequence without diminishing returns.
2026-07-29 19:47:48
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DaisyHall
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I love a good list, so here's my personal, totally subjective ranking of where to start: 1. 'The Chateau' (for a mix of modern and historical mystery). 2. 'Scent of Triumph' (for epic historical depth). 3. 'The California Heiress' (for contemporary glamour). 4. Then branch out to the rest of whichever series you liked best. This isn't chronological; it's based on hooking a new reader with her most accessible, engaging work. Consider it a 'sampler platter' approach.
2026-07-29 22:31:22
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BellaWard
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If you're an audiobook listener, this gets easier. Just look at the audiobook release order on Audible or your platform of choice. Narrators sometimes change between series, which is another reason to group by series rather than chronology. You'll get used to a certain narrator's style for a set of characters. Jumping around chronologically might mean jumping between narrators, which can be jarring. So, let the audiobook production guide you—listen to series in the order they were produced. The publishers have usually thought about the best entry point for listeners.
2026-07-30 19:10:35
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