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Santa Montefiore Books in Order

The complete guide to Santa Montefiore's books in order, including the Deverill Chronicles, the Royal Rabbits series, and her bestselling standalone romances.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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Secrets of the Starlit Sea

by Santa Montefiore

2025

The second Timeslider novel. Pixie Tate travels to the Aldershoff Hotel in New York and slips back to the Gilded Age. She must navigate a world of opulence and secrets to uncover a dark truth, all while facing a love she thought she'd lost.

Shadows in the Moonlight

by Santa Montefiore

2024

The first Timeslider novel. Pixie Tate serves as a medium at St Sidwell Manor, where she uses her ability to travel back to 1895. There she must solve the mystery of a missing child while resisting a forbidden romance.

Wait for Me

by Santa Montefiore

2023

During WWII, Rupert Dash is declared missing in action, leaving his wife Florence devastated. Decades later, a psychic message suggests Rupert is still waiting for her, launching a spiritual journey that transcends time and death.

Italian Girl in Brooklyn

by Santa Montefiore

2022

Evelina leads a quiet life in America, but the memories of her youth in Northern Italy during WWII still haunt her. A flashback reveals her perilous role in the resistance and the heartbreaking choice she made to save her sister.

The Distant Shores

by Santa Montefiore

2021

A Deverill Chronicles novel. Margot Hart travels to Ireland to write a biography of the famous Deverill family. As she digs into their history, she uncovers secrets that the family—and the spirits of the castle—would prefer stayed buried.

Flappy Entertains

by Santa Montefiore

2021

Flappy Scott-Booth is the undisputed queen of the social scene in her Devon village. But when a glamorous new couple moves in, Flappy finds her status threatened and her heart unexpectedly fluttered by the husband next door.

The Secret Hours

by Santa Montefiore

2020

A Deverill Chronicles novel. Faye travels to the remote Irish village of Ballinakelly to scatter her mother's ashes. There, she discovers her own connection to the Deverill family and a history of love and heartache she never suspected.

Here and Now

by Santa Montefiore

2020

Marigold has always been the center of her family, but as her memory begins to fade, the community gathers around her. A heartwarming story about the enduring power of love and the importance of living in the moment.

The Hunt for the Golden Carrot

by Santa Montefiore

2019

The fourth Royal Rabbits adventure. The rabbits embark on a quest to find the legendary Golden Carrot. It's a race against time and their enemies to secure the most powerful vegetable in history.

The Great Diamond Chase

by Santa Montefiore

2019

The third Royal Rabbits adventure. A Russian mink is on the loose and the Siberian Diamond has been stolen. Shylo and the team must track down the thief in a high-speed chase across London.

The Temptation of Gracie

by Santa Montefiore

2018

Gracie has led a quiet life in Devon, but a cooking course in Tuscany reawakens her past. Joined by her daughter and granddaughter, she returns to Italy to confront a lost love and a secret she has kept for forty years.

The Last Secret of the Deverills

by Santa Montefiore

2017

The third book in the Deverill Chronicles. As 1939 approaches, a new generation confronts the legacy of the Deverill family. Martha returns to Ireland to find the truth about her roots, risking the fragile peace her family has built.

The Royal Rabbits Of London

by Santa Montefiore

2016

Shylo Tawny-Tail, a small rabbit with a big heart, uncovers a plot to photograph the Queen in her nightie. He travels to London to warn the Royal Rabbits, a secret society sworn to protect the Royal Family.

Escape From the Tower

by Santa Montefiore

2016

The second Royal Rabbits adventure. The evil Ratzis are back, plotting chaos at the Tower of London. Shylo and the Royal Rabbits must stage a daring rescue mission to stop them before it's too late.

Daughters of Castle Deverill

by Santa Montefiore

2016

The second book in the Deverill Chronicles. It is 1925, and Castle Deverill has burned to the ground. Scattered across the world, the Deverill women face new challenges, but the pull of their Irish home remains stronger than ever.

The Irish Girl

by Santa Montefiore

2015

The first book in the Deverill Chronicles. In 1900s Ireland, Kitty Deverill and her best friend Bridie grow up together at Castle Deverill. But the fight for Irish independence and class differences threaten to tear their friendship apart.

The Beekeeper's Daughter

by Santa Montefiore

2014

In 1933, Grace Hamblin falls for a man she cannot marry. Decades later, her daughter Trixie tries to solve the mystery of her mother's past, leading her to a small island and a love story that defied convention.

Secrets of the Lighthouse

by Santa Montefiore

2013

Ellen Trawton escapes her controlling life in London for the wild coast of Connemara. There she meets the brooding Conor Macausland, but their growing connection is shadowed by the tragic history of a local lighthouse.

A Mother's Love

by Santa Montefiore

2013

In this touching novella, a grieving mother who lost her son struggles to accept her nephew into her home. Through the healing power of family and memory, she learns to open her heart to love again.

The Summer House

by Santa Montefiore

2012

When Lord Frampton dies, a mysterious woman named Phaedra appears at his funeral claiming to be his daughter. As she tries to claim her inheritance, she unearths long-buried family secrets and shakes the aristocracy to its core.

The House By the Sea

by Santa Montefiore

2011

Floriana's childhood in a Tuscan villa is cut short by tragedy. Years later, she returns to the coast, where an auction of the old house brings together past and present, revealing secrets about the love that once blossomed there.

The Affair

by Santa Montefiore

2010

Angelica, a successful writer in London, feels neglected by her husband. A flirtation with a charismatic South African vineyard owner turns into a passionate affair, but a trip to Cape Town ends in a tragedy that changes everything.

The Italian Matchmaker

by Santa Montefiore

2009

Disillusioned with his wealthy life in London, Gianluca retreats to an Italian palazzo. He seeks tranquility but instead finds a place teeming with eccentric locals, restless spirits, and a mystery that forces him to confront his past.

The French Gardener

by Santa Montefiore

2008

Miranda and David move to a country estate to heal their failing marriage. An enigmatic French gardener arrives to restore the neglected grounds, but his wisdom and secret past begin to work a different kind of magic on the family.

Sea of Lost Love

by Santa Montefiore

2007

Following her father's mysterious disappearance, Celestria Montague travels from her family's Cornish estate to a convent in southern Italy. There, she unravels secrets about her father's past and finds a romance that challenges her own future.

The Gypsy Madonna

by Santa Montefiore

2006

After his mother dies, Mischa discovers she owned a priceless Titian painting. Confused by her secrecy, he travels to her native Bordeaux, unearthing a history of wartime occupation and a love story that explains his own origins.

Last Voyage of the Valentina

by Santa Montefiore

2005

Living on a houseboat in 1960s London, Alba is haunted by the mother she never knew. Her search for the truth leads her to the Amalfi Coast, where she uncovers a dark wartime mystery of murder and betrayal.

The Swallow and the Hummingbird

by Santa Montefiore

2004

George Bolton returns from WWII a changed man, unable to settle into his old life in Devon with his fiancée, Rita. He travels to Argentina to heal, but temptation there threatens to destroy the future Rita has patiently waited for.

The Forget-Me-Not Sonata

by Santa Montefiore

2003

A tale of love and lost music spanning war-torn Europe. In 1940s Hungary, a love triangle shatters a family. Decades later, a lost musical masterpiece holds the key to revealing the betrayals that shaped their lives.

The Butterfly Box

by Santa Montefiore

2002

When her parents separate, young Federica is taken from her beloved Chile to a new life in Cornwall. Her only link to her father is a magical wooden box. Years later, she must unlock its secrets to find her own happiness.

Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree

by Santa Montefiore

2001

Sofia Solanas grows up on a magnificent ranch in the Argentine pampas, cherished by her father but loathed by her mother. When she embarks on a passionate, forbidden affair with her cousin, the consequences force her into exile in Europe.

Where should I start?

If you want an epic family saga: The Irish Girl (The Deverill Chronicles) → Daughters of Castle DeverillThe Last Secret of the Deverills.

If you prefer a standalone romance: The Beekeeper's Daughter or The French Gardener.

If you are looking for a children's adventure: The Royal Rabbits Of London.

Author bio

Santa Montefiore has become a household name for readers who love to get lost in a good story. Born as Santa Palmer-Tomkinson in 1970, she has built a massive career as a British bestselling author. She is best known for writing the kind of sweeping romantic sagas that make you want to curl up in a comfortable chair and forget about the real world for a while.

Her journey began in the English countryside. She was born in Winchester and grew up on a farm in Hampshire. Her childhood was filled with the outdoors, and that connection to nature and landscape often shines through in her writing today. She attended Sherborne School for Girls, but her education went far beyond the classroom.

A huge turning point in her life happened when she was just nineteen years old. Like many young people, she decided to take a gap year. She packed her bags and headed to Argentina to spend a year teaching. That trip changed everything.

She didn't just visit the country; she fell in love with it. The vast landscapes, the culture, and the people left a mark on her that never faded. In fact, that year in South America provided the spark for her career. The memories of that time eventually inspired her very first novel, Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree. It was a debut that introduced her signature style to the world and launched her path as a professional storyteller.

Before she became a full-time author, Santa lived a more typical London life. She worked in public relations and spent time as a shop assistant. However, her imagination was always at work. When she finally turned her focus to writing, she didn't look back. She quickly gained a reputation for crafting emotional stories that pull at the heartstrings.

Her books are famous for their atmosphere. They often span generations, following families through decades of love, loss, and drama. A classic Montefiore novel usually involves a beautiful old house that holds deep secrets. She is an expert at creating a strong sense of place, transporting her readers to stunning locations. One book might take you to the sun-drenched coast of the Amalfi Coast in Italy, while the next might whisk you away to the rugged, windswept cliffs of Cornwall or the rolling green hills of Ireland.

She writes characters that feel real, often navigating complex family dynamics that readers can relate to.

In a fun twist, Santa doesn't just write for adults. She also co-writes the popular children’s series The Royal Rabbits of London. This project is a family affair, as she writes them with her husband, the historian Simon Sebag Montefiore.

The couple lives in London with their two children, Sasha and Lily. Their home is also their office, but they have a very specific arrangement to keep things organized. They work in the same house but in very different worlds. Santa writes in her study upstairs, crafting her romantic fiction, while Simon works downstairs, focusing on his dense history books.

Today, Santa remains a prolific writer. With over thirty novels to her name and millions of copies sold around the globe, she continues to capture the imaginations of readers everywhere.

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