Order of Barbara Cleverly Books
Barbara Cleverly is an English novelist of historical mystery novels. She writes the Detective Joe Sandilands Mysteries series as well as the Laetitia Talbot Mysteries series. Barbara graduated from Durham University and then went onto a teaching career before becoming a writer. She won the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger award in 2004. Barbara lives in Cambridge, England. (more…)
Order of Captain Daniel Rawson Books
Captain Daniel Rawson is the protagonist in a series of historical fiction/adventure novels by Welsh author Edward Marston (Keith Miles). The series is set around the time of the War of the Spanish Succession during the early 18th century. Captain Rawson is a soldier, spy, linguist and – last but not least – a ladies’ man. (more…)
Order of Inspector Robert Colbeck Books
Inspector Robert Colbeck is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by Welsh novelist Edward Marston (Keith Miles). The series is often referred to as the Railway Detective series. The series follows Scotland Yard Inspector Colbeck and partner Sergeant Victor Leeming during the 1850s. All of the novels are connected to the railways, which was a major part of Victorian England. (more…)
Order of Christopher Redmayne Books
Christopher Redmayne is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by British author Edward Marston (Keith Miles). As an architect, Redmayne works alongside Puritan constable Jonathan Bale during the mid-to-late 17th century in London following The Great Fire. The series is also known as the Restoration series. (more…)
Order of Domesday Books
The Domesday series is a series of historical mystery novels by Welsh author Edward Marston (Keith Miles). The books follow Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret, who are two officials who have been commissioned by William the Conqueror (William I of England) to look into some inconsistencies that have arisen while compiling the Domesday Book. (more…)
Order of Elizabethan Theater Books
The Elizabethan Theater series is a series of historical mystery novels by Welsh novelist Edward Marston (Keith Miles). The series follows Nicholas Bracewell, who works as the bookholder for the Lord Westfield’s Men theatrical company. When bodies begin to turn up, Bracewell doubles as an amateur sleuth. The series is set during the Elizabethan era (16th century). (more…)
Order of Dillman & Masefield Books
George Porter Dillman and Genevieve Masefield are the protagonists in a series of historical mystery novels by British novelist Conrad Allen (Keith Miles). The series is also known as the Shipboard Mysteries series and the Ocean Liner Mysteries series. Dillman and Masefield work as private detectives who work aboard various ships during the Turn of the Century. (more…)
Order of Alan Saxon Books
Alan Saxon is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by British author Keith Miles. Alan Saxton is a professional golfer who ends up becoming an amateur detective due to circumstances beyond his control. (more…)
Order of Edward Marston Books
Keith Miles is a Welsh author of historical fiction and mystery novels. Three years after graduating from Oxford University, Miles began working as a TV and radio scriptwriter before moving over to novels. He is best known under the pen name of Edward Marston, and has also written as Conrad Allen and other pseudonyms. He has written (or writes) several series, which includes the series Alan Saxon, the Shipboard Mysteries featuring George Porter Dillman & Genevieve Masefield, Elizabethan Theater featuring Nicholas Bracewell, Domesday, Christopher Redmayne, Inspector Robert Colbeck Railway Detective, Captain Rawson, Home Front Detective featuring Inspector Marmion and many others. Miles was once married to fellow author, Rosalind Miles, and is currently married to fellow mystery author Judith Cutler. (more…)
Order of Matt Drake Books
Matt Drake is the protagonist in a series of action-adventure thriller novels by British author David Leadbeater. Matt Drake is a retired SAS officer who must solve mysteries that have remained unsolved for many eons. (more…)