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Ann Purser Reading Order

4 series ยท 27 books

Ann Purser was a prolific British author known for her engaging mystery novels and non-fiction works. With a writing career spanning from 1978 to 2014, she published 27 titles within four popular series, including the Round Ringford, Lois Meade Mystery, and Ivy Beasley Mystery series. Her contributions to the genre have left a lasting impact, with her works beloved by fans of cozy mysteries.

Ivy Beasley Mystery Series

Complete

5 books (2010โ€“2014)

Start with The Hangman's Row Enquiry, the first of 5 books in the Ivy Beasley Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hangman's Row Enquiry
The Hangman's Row Enquiry
2
Cover of The Measby Murder Enquiry
The Measby Murder Enquiry
3
Cover of The Wild Wood Enquiry
The Wild Wood Enquiry
4
Cover of The Sleeping Salesman Enquiry
The Sleeping Salesman Enquiry
5
Cover of The Blackwoods Farm Enquiry
The Blackwoods Farm Enquiry

Lois Meade Mystery Series

Complete

14 books (2002โ€“2014)

Start with Murder on Monday, the first of 14 books in the Lois Meade Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of Murder on Monday
Murder on Monday
2
Cover of Terror on Tuesday
Terror on Tuesday
3
Cover of Theft on Thursday
Theft on Thursday
4
Cover of Weeping on Wednesday
Weeping on Wednesday
5
Cover of Fear on Friday
Fear on Friday
6
Cover of Secrets on Saturday
Secrets on Saturday
7
Cover of Sorrow on Sunday
Sorrow on Sunday
8
Cover of Warning at One
Warning at One
9
Cover of Tragedy at Two
Tragedy at Two
10
Cover of Threats at Three
Threats at Three
11
Cover of Foul Play at Four
Foul Play at Four
12
Found Guilty at Five
13
Scandal at Six
14
Cover of Suspicion at Seven
Suspicion at Seven

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1978โ€“1981)

Start with Looking back at popular entertainment and read in order.

#Title
1
Looking back at popular entertainment
2
Cover of You and Your Handicapped Child
You and Your Handicapped Child

Round Ringford Series

Complete

6 books (1995โ€“1999)

Start with Pastures New, the first of 6 books in the Round Ringford series.

#Title
1
Cover of Pastures New
Pastures New
2
Cover of Spinster Of The Parish / A Tangled Web
Spinster Of The Parish / A Tangled Web
3
Cover of New Every Morning
New Every Morning
4
5
Cover of Thy Neighbour's Wife
Thy Neighbour's Wife
6
Cover of Mixed Doubles
Mixed Doubles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ann Purser written?
Ann Purser has written 27 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2014.
What is the first book in each Ann Purser series?
Here are the first books in Ann Purser's series: Ivy Beasley Mystery: The Hangman's Row Enquiry; Lois Meade Mystery: Murder on Monday; Non-Fiction: Looking back at popular entertainment; Round Ringford: Pastures New.
What order should I read Ann Purser's books?
We recommend reading Ann Purser's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Ann Purser's series complete?
Ann Purser has 4 completed series.

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