BookBingeThe Cazalet Chronicles Books in Order
Three generations of an English family through the war years and the world it remade.
Here is the complete The Cazalet Chronicles reading order — all 5 books by Elizabeth Jane Howard, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Light Years(1990)
- Marking Time(1991)
- Confusion(1993)
- Casting Off(1995)
- All Change(2013)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Cazalet Chronicles series?
There are 5 books in the The Cazalet Chronicles series by Elizabeth Jane Howard, beginning with The Light Years (1990) and most recently All Change (2013).
What is the first The Cazalet Chronicles book?
The first book is The Light Years, published in 1990. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Cazalet Chronicles in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.