Mollie Hardwick

Mollie Greenhalgh Hardwick was a renowned English author, born for her talent in writing novels that complemented television series. She is most famously known for her works based on the English television series "Upstairs, Downstairs" which was a huge success. Her writing provided depth and context to the characters and storylines of the series, giving fans a chance to further explore the world of the show.

Hardwick's passion for writing extended beyond "Upstairs, Downstairs" as she also created the "Doran Fairweather" novels, and wrote three books for the "Juliet Bravo" series. Furthermore, she was an admirer of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and penned many books and plays inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpieces. Hardwick's creativity and storytelling skills were not limited to any particular genre, making her a versatile and accomplished author.

In addition to her successful writing career, Mollie Hardwick was also a devoted wife to her fellow author, Michael Hardwick. The two married in 1961 and undoubtedly shared a deep connection through their mutual love for literature. Mollie Hardwick's legacy as an author continues to live on, inspiring new generations of readers and writers alike with her captivating stories and engaging characters. Her works remain a testament to her talent and passion for writing, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world.
The Duchess of Duke Street Books
# Title Year
1 The Way Up 1976
2 The Golden Years 1976
3 The World Keeps Turning 1977
4 The Duchess of Duke Street 1977
Thomas and Sarah Books
# Title Year
1 Thomas and Sarah 1978
2 Two for a Spin 1979
Juliet Bravo Books
# Title Year
1 Juliet Bravo 1 1980
2 Juliet Bravo 2 1980
3 Calling Juliet Bravo 1981
Doran Fairweather Books
# Title Year
1 Malice Domestic 1986
2 Parson's Pleasure 1987
3 Uneaseful Death 1988
4 The Bandersnatch 1989
5 Perish in July 1989
6 The Dreaming Damozel 1991
7 Come Away, Death 1995
Upstairs Downstairs Books
# Title Year
1 Upstairs Downstairs 1971
2 Upstairs Downstairs (By: John Hawkesworth) 1971
3 Rose's Story (By: Charlotte Bingham, Terence Brady) 1972
4 Rose's Story 1972
5 In My Lady's Chamber 1973
6 In My Lady's Chamber (By: John Hawkesworth) 1973
7 Mr. Hudson's Diaries 1973
8 Mr. Hudson's Diaries (By: Michael Hardwick) 1973
9 The Years of Change 1974
10 Mr. Hudson's Diary 1973
11 Mr Bellamy's Story (By: Michael Hardwick) 1974
12 On with the Dance (By: Michael Hardwick) 1975
13 Mr Bellamy's Story 1974
14 Endings and Beginnings (By: Michael Hardwick) 1975
15 On with the Dance 1975
16 Endings and Beginnings 1975
17 The War to End Wars 1975
18 Mrs. Bridges' Story 1975
19 Sarah's Story 1978
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes 1964
2 The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick) 1964
3 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (With: Michael Hardwick) 1970
4 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970
5 Beauty's Daughter 1976
6 The Gaslight Boy (With: Michael Hardwick) 1976
7 The Gaslight Boy 1976
8 Charlie Is My Darling 1977
9 Lovers Meeting 1979
10 Sisters in Love 1979
11 Willowwood 1980
12 Dove's Nest 1980
13 The Atkinson Heritage 1981
14 Talking Cure 1981
15 Monday's Child 1981
16 I Remember Love 1982
17 The Shakespeare Girl 1983
18 By the Sword Divided 1983
19 The Merrymaid 1984
20 Girl with a Crystal Dove 1987
21 Blood Royal 1988
Molly Hardwick Plays
# Title Year
1 Four More Sherlock Holmes Plays (With: Michael Hardwick) 1973
2 The Hound of the Baskervilles and Other Sherlock Holmes Plays (With: Michael Hardwick) 1980
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Sherlock Holmes Companion (With: Michael Hardwick) 1962
2 Worlds Greatest Sea Mysteries 1968
3 As They Saw Him... Charles Dickens (With: Michael Hardwick) 1966
4 Dickens's England 1970
5 Worlds Greatest Sea Mysteries (With: Michael Hardwick) 1968
6 Alfred Deller: A Singularity of Voice (With: Michael Hardwick) 1968
7 Emma, Lady Hamilton 1969
8 Dickens's England (With: Michael Hardwick) 1970
9 The Bernard Shaw Companion (With: Michael Hardwick) 1973
10 Charles Dickens Encyclopedia (With: Michael Hardwick) 1973
11 The World of Upstairs, Downstairs 1976
Mollie Hardwick Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls 1985