Renata McMann Books in Order (Updated May 10, 2026)

Renata McMann writes Pride and Prejudice variations, many of them co-written with Summer Hanford. Her catalogue is large, but the reading rule is unusually simple: almost all of the Darcy-and-Elizabeth stories are standalone alternate versions, not chapters in one continuing timeline.

The main exception is The Wickham Coin, a two-book connected sequence. Everything else is best chosen by premise, length, or mood.

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The Shelf Test

Before choosing a book, place it on the right shelf.

Shelf 1: Connected reading
Read The Wickham Coin in order.

Shelf 2: Standalone Pride and Prejudice variations
These can be read in almost any order.

Shelf 3: Collections
These gather shorter works or previously published stories. Do not count them as new novels if you already own the individual pieces.

Shelf 4: Non-Pride-and-Prejudice work
Journey Towards a Preordained Time is separate from the Austen variations.

The Wickham Coin Books in Order

This is the clearest connected Renata McMann series. Read these two books in order because the second book follows the setup of the first.

Georgiana’s Folly (2014): Begins the Wickham Coin sequence with Georgiana Darcy, George Wickham, and the consequences of deception, weakness, and misplaced trust.
Elizabeth’s Plight (2015): Continues the Wickham Coin story by shifting the pressure toward Elizabeth Bennet and the wider fallout of Wickham-connected trouble.

Reading note: These are the only McMann titles that should be treated as a firm two-book sequence.

Renata McMann and Summer Hanford Books in Publication Order

The official author listing presents these co-written Pride and Prejudice variations from newest to oldest and notes that they are independent stories. For reader clarity, this article places them from oldest to newest.

The Second Mrs. Darcy (2014): A novella-length variation built around the idea of Darcy having a second wife, changing Elizabeth’s usual romantic position from the start.
Georgiana’s Folly (2014): The first Wickham Coin book, using Georgiana’s vulnerability and Wickham’s history to create a connected variation plot.
Caroline and the Footman (2015): A shorter variation focused on Caroline Bingley, moving attention away from Darcy and Elizabeth toward Caroline’s pride, expectations, and altered future.
The Scandalous Stepmother (2015): A family-position variation where scandal and remarriage reshape the Bennet household and complicate Elizabeth’s prospects.
Mr. Collins’ Deception (2015): A Collins-centered variation in which dishonesty changes the pressure around Longbourn, inheritance, and the Bennet sisters’ security.
Poor Mr. Darcy (2015): A novella that places Darcy in a more vulnerable or comic position than usual, using his discomfort to alter his path with Elizabeth.
Mary Younge (2015): A short variation centered on Mrs. Younge, giving a usually minor or villain-adjacent character a more direct role in the fallout around Georgiana and Wickham.
Elizabeth’s Plight (2015): The second Wickham Coin book, following the consequences of the first book into Elizabeth’s story.
A Death at Rosings (2015): A Rosings-set variation where death and suspicion disrupt the familiar Hunsford period.
Lady Catherine Regrets (2015): A short variation that gives Lady Catherine de Bourgh a more reflective role after the damage caused by pride, interference, and control.
Pride and Prejudice Villains Revisited – Redeemed – Reimagined (2015): A collection of six shorter villain-focused stories, useful only if you want character reversals and redemptions rather than a single full-length plot.
Entanglements of Honor (2016): A variation where duty, reputation, and honor create the central pressure around Darcy, Elizabeth, and the people tied to them.
From Ashes to Heiresses (2016): An inheritance-and-loss variation where a destructive event changes the Bennet sisters’ circumstances and social position.
The Fire at Netherfield Park (2016): A Netherfield incident changes the early Meryton period, forcing characters into closer contact and different obligations.
Courting Elizabeth (2016): A post-proposal variation in which Darcy’s attempt to correct Elizabeth’s misconceptions changes the timing and method of his courtship.
Epiphany with Tea (2016): A Rosings-related short variation where tea and reflection give Darcy a clearer understanding of how badly he has misread Elizabeth.
Miss Bingley’s Christmas (2016): A Christmas variation that gives Caroline Bingley a seasonal setup and a chance for altered expectations.
Her Final Wish (2017): A sickness and quarantine variation where Mrs. Bennet’s condition creates urgent family obligations and binds Darcy and Elizabeth in new ways.
Believing in Darcy (2017): A variation centered on trust, where Elizabeth’s willingness or unwillingness to believe Darcy changes the emotional route of the story.
Foiled Elopement (2017): A Lydia-and-Wickham disruption story in which an elopement does not proceed as expected, changing the Bennet family crisis.
The Widow Elizabeth (2017): A variation where Elizabeth has already married and been widowed, forcing Darcy’s love to survive a very different emotional history.
The Forgiving Season (2018): A seasonal variation built around forgiveness, repair, and the possibility of renewed understanding after injury.
Hypothetically Married (2018): A “what if they were treated as married” premise that uses social pressure and misunderstanding to pull Darcy and Elizabeth together.
The Long Road to Longbourn (2018): A longer variation where Darcy’s proposal and Elizabeth’s refusal send the story through a more extended road back to Longbourn, truth, and reconciliation.
Love, Letters and Lies (2019): A letter-driven variation where written words, concealment, and misinterpretation complicate Darcy’s attempt to recover from rejection.
A Duel in Meryton (2019): A Meryton-centered variation where conflict escalates into a duel, raising the stakes around Wickham, Darcy, and Elizabeth.
Their Secret Love (2020): A shorter variation where Darcy and Elizabeth recognize an attachment early but must manage secrecy, reputation, and family complications.
A Dollop of Pride and a Dash of Prejudice (2020): A collection of shorter previously published stories, best treated as a sampler rather than a new single continuity.
After Anne (2020): A variation that uses Anne de Bourgh’s absence or death as the turning point for Rosings, Lady Catherine, Darcy, and Elizabeth.
More Than He Seems (2021): A variation that suggests Darcy, Wickham, or another familiar figure is not quite what others assume, making hidden character central to the plot.
Mr. Collins’ Will (2021): A legal-and-inheritance variation where Mr. Collins’s death or will changes the Bennet family’s future and Longbourn’s usual pressure.
To Fall for Mr. Darcy (2022): A Darcy-and-Elizabeth variation focused on the process of falling in love under altered circumstances rather than simply correcting one misunderstanding.
Pride & Prejudice and Planets (2023): A science-fiction alternate-reality variation that moves the Austen pattern into a speculative setting while keeping the Darcy-and-Elizabeth framework.
Charitable Endeavors (2023/2025): A longer variation involving charity, social duty, and changed public behavior; listings differ on date, with some showing the ebook earlier and later bibliographic pages showing 2025.
To Catch a Poisoner (2024): A mystery variation where a murder at the Netherfield ball forces Darcy, Elizabeth, and Wickham into a dangerous investigation.
A Theft at Rosings (2025): A later mystery-leaning Rosings variation where theft, suspicion, and the Hunsford circle alter Darcy and Elizabeth’s usual confrontation.

Date note: Some retailer and bibliography pages disagree on the year for a few later titles, especially Charitable Endeavors and To Catch a Poisoner. The order above follows the author’s own current “newest to oldest” sequence where available, while noting conflicting public metadata.

Renata McMann Solo Books in Order

These are titles listed as written by Renata McMann alone. Several are short stories or collections.

Pemberley Weddings (2013): A short Pride and Prejudice continuation or variation built around marriage, Pemberley, and the consequences of Darcy’s changed understanding of Elizabeth.
Anne de Bourgh Manages (2013): A short Anne de Bourgh story where Lady Catherine’s daughter takes a more active role than she does in Austen’s original novel.
Journey Towards a Preordained Time (2013): A non-Pride and Prejudice time-travel and religious-satire work, separate from the Austen variation shelf.
The Inconsistency of Caroline Bingley (2013): A Caroline Bingley-focused short variation that examines her shifting manners, ambitions, and possible redirection.
Three Daughters Married (2014): A Bennet-family variation where marriage outcomes for three daughters change the family’s security and emotional balance.
Heiress of Longbourn / Heiress to Longbourn (2014): An inheritance variation where Longbourn’s future changes Elizabeth’s position and the usual pressure on the Bennet daughters.
Five Pride and Prejudice Variations (collection): A collection of short stories, best read as a bundle of earlier solo pieces rather than as a new continuous book.

Title note: Public listings vary between Heiress of Longbourn and Heiress to Longbourn. Treat these as references to the same solo McMann title unless a specific edition proves otherwise.

Best Starting Points

Renata McMann’s books do not require one master reading order. These entry points are cleaner than beginning with the longest list.

To Fall for Mr. Darcy (2022): A strong general starting point for readers who want a straightforward Darcy-and-Elizabeth variation.
The Long Road to Longbourn (2018): A good choice for readers who like longer emotional repair after a failed proposal.
A Duel in Meryton (2019): A useful pick for readers who want Wickham-related conflict to become more direct and dangerous.
To Catch a Poisoner (2024): Best for readers who want a mystery structure inside the Pride and Prejudice world.
Georgiana’s Folly (2014): The right first book if you specifically want to read the connected Wickham Coin sequence.
Pemberley Weddings (2013): A reasonable starting point for readers who want to see McMann’s earliest solo Austen work.

Collections and Duplicate-Risk Titles

These books matter for bibliographic completeness, but they can create duplicate purchases.

The Wickham Coin Series Books 1 & 2: A combined edition of Georgiana’s Folly and Elizabeth’s Plight.
Pride and Prejudice Villains Revisited – Redeemed – Reimagined (2015): A collection of six villain-focused short stories, including shorter works that may also appear individually.
A Dollop of Pride and a Dash of Prejudice (2020): A collection of previously published shorter works.
Five Pride and Prejudice Variations: A solo McMann short-story collection, separate from the co-written collections.
Unforgettable: A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Variation Novels: A collection listing associated with the broader McMann/Hanford catalogue; check contents before buying because it may overlap with individual titles.

Buying note: Collections should be treated as omnibus or bundle editions unless a listing confirms new fiction. They belong in a reading guide, but they should not inflate the number of separate stories.

Chronological Order

A chronological order is not useful for most Renata McMann books.

Nearly every title is an alternate version of Pride and Prejudice. One book may change Meryton, another may change Hunsford, another may change Rosings, and another may move the story into science fiction. Those versions cannot all fit into one timeline.

Use chronological order only here:

Georgiana’s Folly (2014): Starts The Wickham Coin.
Elizabeth’s Plight (2015): Continues The Wickham Coin.

For the rest, publication order or premise order is more honest.

Latest Renata McMann Book

As of May 10, 2026, the latest confirmed Renata McMann and Summer Hanford title I found is A Theft at Rosings, listed as a 2025 release.

The author’s own order page places A Theft at Rosings above To Catch a Poisoner, Charitable Endeavors, and Pride & Prejudice and Planets, making it the newest item in the current official sequence.

I did not find a reliably confirmed newer Renata McMann release after A Theft at Rosings.

FAQs

What Renata McMann book should I read first?

Start with To Fall for Mr. Darcy for a straightforward Darcy-and-Elizabeth variation. Start with Georgiana’s Folly if you want the connected Wickham Coin sequence.

Are Renata McMann’s books connected?

Almost all are standalone Pride and Prejudice variations. Georgiana’s Folly and Elizabeth’s Plight are the connected two-book Wickham Coin sequence.

Does Renata McMann always write with Summer Hanford?

No. Many of the later and best-known Pride and Prejudice variations are co-written with Summer Hanford, but McMann also has solo titles, including Pemberley Weddings, Anne de Bourgh Manages, and Journey Towards a Preordained Time.

Do I need to read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice first?

Yes. These books assume readers know Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Wickham, Georgiana Darcy, Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, and the main emotional turns of Austen’s novel.

Which books are mysteries?

To Catch a Poisoner and A Theft at Rosings are the clearest mystery-leaning titles. A Death at Rosings also uses death and suspicion as its central disruption.

Which books are short stories or novellas?

Shorter or collection-related titles include Poor Mr. Darcy, Mary Younge, Lady Catherine Regrets, Epiphany with Tea, Miss Bingley’s Christmas, Their Secret Love, Pride and Prejudice Villains Revisited, A Dollop of Pride and a Dash of Prejudice, and Five Pride and Prejudice Variations.

Is Pride & Prejudice and Planets part of the same Regency continuity?

No. It is a science-fiction alternate-reality variation. Read it separately from the Regency-style stories.

What is the order of The Wickham Coin?

Read Georgiana’s Folly first, then Elizabeth’s Plight.

Conclusion

Renata McMann’s catalogue is large, but the order is manageable once you stop looking for one master timeline.

Read The Wickham Coin in order: Georgiana’s Folly, then Elizabeth’s Plight. For everything else, choose by premise. To Fall for Mr. Darcy, The Long Road to Longbourn, A Duel in Meryton, The Widow Elizabeth, and To Catch a Poisoner are useful starting points for different kinds of readers.

Frank

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Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.

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