The Poor Relation Books in Order

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The The Poor Relation series by Marion Chesney includes 5 books published between 1992–1994.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Lady Fortescue Steps Out

    1992 · Marion Chesney

    Elderly widow Lady Fortescue and her friends devise a plan to escape genteel poverty by relieving rich relatives of expensive trinkets, using the…

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  2. Miss Tonks Turns to Crime

    1993 · Marion Chesney

    The book features a group of impoverished, socially marginalized individuals who were once connected in the past. They reunite under circumstances…

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  4. Sir Philip's Folly

    1993 · Marion Chesney

    The Poor Relation Hotel, known for its elegance and eccentricity, experiences disruption when Sir Philip Somerville brings home his paramour, Mrs.…

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  5. Back in Society

    1994 · Marion Chesney

    The final volume in The Poor Relations series centers on Lady Jane Fremney, a widowed woman facing bankruptcy who requires a husband to secure her…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Poor Relation books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Lady Fortescue Steps Out”.

How many books are in the The Poor Relation series?

We list 5 books by Marion Chesney , published between 1992–1994.

Where can I buy the The Poor Relation 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.