Early pseudonymous books in order A series by John Wyndham

The Early pseudonymous series by John Wyndham has 4 books, from The Curse of the Burdens (1927) to Planet Plane (1936). Read it in order, starting with The Curse of the Burdens.

Reading order: 1 The Curse of the Burdens (1927) · 2 The Secret People (1935) · 3 Foul Play Suspected (1935) · 4 Planet Plane (1936)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Early pseudonymous books in order

  1. 1.

    The Curse of the Burdens (1927)

  2. 2.

    The Secret People (1935)

    216 pages

  3. 3.

    Foul Play Suspected (1935)

  4. 4.

    Planet Plane (1936)

Early pseudonymous FAQ

How many Early pseudonymous books are there?
There are 4 Early pseudonymous books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Early pseudonymous books in?
In publication order, starting with The Curse of the Burdens (1927): 1 The Curse of the Burdens (1927) · 2 The Secret People (1935) · 3 Foul Play Suspected (1935) · 4 Planet Plane (1936).
What is the first Early pseudonymous book?
The Curse of the Burdens (1927).
What is the latest Early pseudonymous book?
Planet Plane (1936).
Is the Early pseudonymous series finished?
There have been no new Early pseudonymous books since 1936; John Wyndham died in 1969.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.