Books by Richmal Crompton
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Weatherley Parade
Weatherley Parade is the compelling saga of the lives and loves of the Weatherley family, spanning the years 1902 to 1940. The story begins with Arthur Weatherley returning - tired and broken - from the Boer War to his... See More
Linden Rise
It is the summer of 1892 and fifteen-year-old Tilly Pound has come to Linden Rise - the holiday cottage of the genteel but dysfunctional Culverton family - to work as a housemaid. She starts as just another member of 'the... See More
Felicity - Stands By
Felicity - Stands By is a delightful, charming set of short stories by Richmal Crompton, following the adventures (and misadventures) of a young woman, Miss Norma Felicity Montague Harborough. Having finished school... See More
Journeying Wave
When Viola learned of her husband Humphrey's affair, it seemed obvious that she must divorce him so he could be with the woman soon to bear him a child, but now she must deal with her highly-strung and sensitive son Hilary... See More
The Holiday
Summer has arrived and the Cotteril children are looking forward to the Holiday. For Thea, Susan, Peter and Jane it's always a special time of year, as they escape their lives in the suburbs and visit the delights of the... See More
Merlin Bay
She glanced at her watch. They would be in Merlin Bay in less than half an hour now. Her heart began to beat more quickly. Something was waiting for her at Merlin Bay. She didn't know what it was yet, but she would know... See More
Marriage of Hermione
Aged just seventeen Hermione is passed from the hands of an inattentive mother into an engagement with a young man she barely knows. Glad to have her pretty daughter married and celebrated by their social circle, Hermione's... See More
William's New Year's Day (Short Reads)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back in Richmal Crompton's William's New Year's Day. Just William makes his mark in this hilarious collection of twelve classic stories. Whether it's trying to arrange a marriage for his... See More
Chedsy Place
Bringing together a memorable cast of characters, Chedsy Place is a warm and witty novel, filled with the humour, piercing observation and remarkable characterization that makes Richmal Crompton one of the world's best-loved... See More
Frost at Morning
Frost at Morning is the heartbreaking story of four young children who, deserted by their parents, have been sent off to a vicarage that takes in children as paying guests. There's Philip, a sensitive boy whose father has... See More
Portrait of a Family
Happily married for thirty years with three children that have long since grown up, Christopher Mainwaring finds himself at a total loss following the death of his beloved wife, Susan. Yet the joyful marriage he remembers... See More
The Old Man's Birthday
Richmal Crompton's adult novels are an absolute delight and every bit as charming as her beloved Just William series. The Old Man's Birthday is both a nostalgic treat for fans of the gentler brand of interwar fiction, and a... See More
Steffan Green
When Lettice Helston's high-society marriage breaks down, leaving a hole in her life, she flees her London life for the comfort of her friend Dorrie. But an unexpected detour to the charming village of Steffan Green... See More
There Are Four Seasons
Even as a child all Vicky wants is love. She seeks it from her governess; she expects it from the lowly, loyal gardener, Andrew; but most of all, she is desperate for it from the one person who can't see beyond shadows of... See More
MIST And Other Ghost Stories
Richmal Crompton published MIST And Other Ghost Stories in 1928. Never reprinted and exceptionally scarce, these wide-ranging and compelling suspense stories for adults are atmospherically charged with murder, moonshine and... See More
Just William (Macmillan Collector's Library Book 253)
A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original... See More
William the Fourth (Just William series Book 4)
William is up to his old tricks and ready for trouble! Richmal Compton's William the Fourth is the fourth classic set of adventures featuring the hero of Just William, with an introduction by screenwriter and Cosmic author... See More
William the Outlaw (Just William series Book 8)
William Brown returns and is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition of William the Outlaw, with ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring... See More
William the Good (Just William series Book 9)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back! William is up to his old tricks in Richmal Crompton's William the Good, a hilarious collection of stories with a gorgeous cover illustrated by the award-winning Liz Pichon and an... See More
William Again (Just William series Book 3)
William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers... See More
Still William (Just William series Book 5)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is still up to mischief! William's natural desire to do the right thing leads him into serious trouble, as usual, and when blackmail and kidnapping are involved, it's no surprise. Even when... See More
William at Christmas (Just William series Book 13)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is causing trouble all year round in this charming, festive anniversary edition of William at Christmas, with nine classic stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of... See More
William the Conqueror (Just William series Book 6)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back and up to no good! William is always in trouble, but sometimes it really isn't his fault. It was Ginger who showed him the book about Robin Hood, and it was Violet Elizabeth Bott's... See More
William at War (Just William series Book 14)
Wartime William is still up to mischief! William is always ready to offer his services to his country. But why is it that his enthusiastic contribution is so seldom appreciated? William is determined to do his bit, but... See More
William the Bad (Just William series Book 11)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back in Richmal Crompton's William the Bad - with a fun and contemporary cover illustrated by Chris Garbutt and an introduction by writer Anne Fine. William doesn't understand why he's... See More
William (Just William series Book 10)
Everyone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in Richmal Crompton's William, a hilarious collection of stories from the classic Just William series - with a gorgeous cover illustrated by the award-winning Lauren... See More