Ariana Franklin Reading Order

3 books (2002–2006)

Ariana Franklin's Makepeace Hedley series comprises three mystery novels published between 2002 and 2006, following a complete arc. The books should be read in publication order: A Catch of Consequence, Taking Liberties, and The Sparks Fly Upward. This literary mystery series blends Franklin's skill with both fiction and historical research to create an engaging trilogy.

Start with A Catch of Consequence and read in order.

#	Title
1	A Catch of Consequence 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Taking Liberties 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sparks Fly Upward 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2020)

The Mistress of the Art of Death series spans five complete novels published between 2007 and 2020, with the final book co-written by Samantha Norman. This historical mystery series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mistress of the Art of Death and continuing through The Serpent's Tale, Relics of the Dead, A Murderous Procession, and Death and the Maiden. The collection blends literary fiction with mystery and thriller elements across its interconnected cases.

Start with Mistress of the Art of Death, the first of 5 books in the Mistress of the Art of Death series.

#	Title
1	Mistress of the Art of Death 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Serpent's Tale / Death Maze 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Relics of the Dead / Grave Goods 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Murderous Procession / The Assassin's Prayer 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death and the Maiden(With: Samantha Norman) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1970–1988)

Ariana Franklin's three-book non-fiction series spans nearly two decades of publication, beginning with Stately Ghosts of England in 1970 and concluding with Terrible Beauty in 1988. These standalone works should be read in publication order to experience Franklin's exploration of mystery and literary themes across different subjects. The complete series offers readers a distinctive blend of narrative non-fiction that combines Franklin's characteristic storytelling with factual investigation.

Start with Stately Ghosts of England and read in order.

#	Title
1	Stately Ghosts of England 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Road From Singapore 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Terrible Beauty 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (1980–2014)

Ariana Franklin's collection of 10 standalone novels spans from 1980 to 2014, offering readers independent stories that can be enjoyed in any order, though publication order is recommended for experiencing her evolving literary voice. Her work blends mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements with historical depth, creating atmospheric narratives that showcase her skill across multiple genres. The complete series includes titles such as Fitzempress' Law, The Morning Gift, The Pirate Queen, The Vizard Mask, and Blood Royal, each standing alone as a self-contained story. Readers new to Franklin's work might begin with her earliest publication and progress through her catalog to appreciate the development of her distinctive storytelling style.

Start with Fitzempress' Law, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Fitzempress' Law 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	King Of The Last Days 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Morning Gift 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Morning Gift 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Daughter of Lir 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Pirate Queen 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Vizard Mask 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Shores Of Darkness 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Blood Royal 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	City of Shadows 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Siege Winter 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible