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A Daughter Is A Daughter
Agatha Christie

A Daughter Is A Daughter

Quick Answer

Read "A Daughter Is A Daughter" as the 5th book in the Mary Westmacott Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Rose And The Yew Tree" (Book 4)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 5th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2018346 pp
"Fans of Richard North Patterson and James Patterson - you're going to love this!"A young girl flees down a highway. Naked and alone, the teen flags down a passing car, but collapses before she's able to speak. With no possessions to help determine her identity, it falls to Detective Nick Cross to find out who she is. But investigations rarely go in directions veteran detectives expect, and the mystery only deepens when a K9 is brought in. The dog's keen sense of smell uncovers a series of unmarked graves and leads to a horrifying discovery. A prolific serial killer is in their midst, and it's one who has flown under the radar for many years. With the girl he dubs "Molly" unable to tell the secrets locked in her head, it's going to be impossible to do much of anything, but the impossible is what Cross does best, and he's not giving up without a fight.A DAUGHTER IS A DAUGHTER is a non-stop thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Matching wits with the psychologically twisted madman called The Child Keeper, this is the case that threatens Nick Cross' twelve-year career. Becoming personally involved, he'll let nothing stand in his way to help Molly, not even the re-emergence of a surly FBI Field Agent who has already made his life a living hell the last time they locked horns. The second in the Nick Cross Mysteries, each entry is a standalone and may be read separately and not in chronological order. If you love Richard North or James Patterson, you'll love Nick Cross.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Mary Westmacott Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading A Daughter Is A Daughter?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read A Daughter Is A Daughter before The Rose And The Yew Tree?

No. We recommend reading The Rose And The Yew Tree first. A Daughter Is A Daughter is the 5th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is A Daughter Is A Daughter required reading for the Mary Westmacott Novels?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after A Daughter Is A Daughter in the reading order?

The next recommended book after A Daughter Is A Daughter is The Burden (Book #6).