Richard Marsh

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Richard Marsh (1857–1915) was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann, a best-selling and prolific writer of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period. He is best known for the supernatural thriller The Beetle (1897), which initially outsold Bram Stoker's Dracula, and he produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. He is credited in our catalog with The Mystery of the Beetle, or, The House with the Open Window.

Born
1857
Known for
The Adventure Series

Series by Richard Marsh

The Adventure Series

18 books in order · 1890–1955

  1. Cover of The world's desire

    The world's desire

    1890 · H. Rider Haggard

    This 1890 fantasy novel follows the hero Odysseus as he returns home from a second, previously untold journey to find his home devastated. He then…

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  2. The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window

    1912 · Richard Marsh

    The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window is a novel by Richard Marsh, originally published as The beetle, a mystery. It is…

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  3. Cover of The Island of Adventure

    The Island of Adventure

    1944 · Enid Blyton

    For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they had hoped for. They enjoy the beauty of…

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  4. Cover of The Castle of Adventure

    The Castle of Adventure

    1946 · Enid Blyton

    Lucy-Ann, Jack, Dinah, and Philip spend the holidays in a cottage near a strange, deserted castle. While there, they encounter a torch flashing at…

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  5. Cover of The Valley of Adventure

    The Valley of Adventure

    1947 · Enid Blyton

    Dinah, Philip, Jack, and Lucy-Ann mistakenly board the wrong plane at an airport, leading them to a remote valley surrounded by tall mountains. They…

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  6. Cover of The Sea of Adventure

    The Sea of Adventure

    1948 · Enid Blyton

    A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles turns terrifying when Bill is kidnapped. Marooned on a deserted coast far from the mainland, Philip,…

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  7. Cover of The Mountain of Adventure

    The Mountain of Adventure

    1949 · Enid Blyton

    A peaceful vacation in the Welsh mountains seems sure to keep the children out of trouble, but the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them…

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  8. Cover of The Ship of Adventure

    The Ship of Adventure

    1950 · Enid Blyton

    A quiet cruise among the Greek Islands turns into an exciting quest when Philip's pet monkey breaks a birthday present. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and…

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  9. Cover of The Circus of Adventure

    The Circus of Adventure

    1952 · Enid Blyton

    Bill invites a strange, pompous boy home for the holidays, and the children discover he is Prince Aloysius Gramondie, just 11 years old, whose…

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  10. Cover of The River of Adventure

    The River of Adventure

    1955 · Enid Blyton

    Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack expect a river cruise through ancient desert lands to be an adventure in itself, and it certainly is, especially…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Beetle. A Mystery
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Richard Marsh written?

We list 2 books by Richard Marsh across 1 series, published between 1890–1955 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Richard Marsh's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The island of adventure / The castle of adventure / The valley of adventure.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Richard Marsh's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

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