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Ariana Franklin Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Literary FictionMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Ariana Franklin, a British author and journalist, specialized in historical crime fiction. Over her career from 1970 to 2020, she penned 21 books across four series, including the acclaimed Makepeace Hedley and Mistress of the Art of Death, along with standalone novels and non-fiction works. Her engaging storytelling and rich historical detail have earned her a prominent place in the literary world.

Makepeace Hedley Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2006)

Start with A Catch of Consequence and read in order.

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

Mistress of the Art of Death Series

Complete

5 books (2007–2020)

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

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

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1970–1988)

Start with Stately Ghosts of England and read in order.

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

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1980–2014)

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ariana Franklin written?
Ariana Franklin has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Ariana Franklin series?
Here are the first books in Ariana Franklin's series: Makepeace Hedley: A Catch of Consequence; Mistress of the Art of Death: Mistress of the Art of Death; Non-Fiction: Stately Ghosts of England.
What order should I read Ariana Franklin's books?
We recommend reading Ariana Franklin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Ariana Franklin's series complete?
Ariana Franklin has 4 completed series.

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