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3 series · 20 books

Historical FictionLiterary FictionMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Charles Finch is an American novelist and critic whose work spans historical mysteries, literary fiction, and essays. He is best known for his Charles Lenox series, a collection of Victorian-era detective novels that blend historical detail with intricate plotting. Across more than two decades of publishing, Finch has established himself as a versatile writer equally comfortable crafting genre fiction and exploring deeper literary themes.

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Charles Lenox Mysteries Series

Ongoing

18 books (2007–2026)

The Charles Lenox Mysteries is an ongoing historical mystery series featuring the Victorian-era detective Charles Lenox, with 18 books published from 2007 to 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Beautiful Blue Death and continuing through subsequent cases that build on the character's development and relationships. Charles Finch crafts these mysteries within the broader genres of historical fiction and literary thriller, combining period detail with detective work across London and beyond.

Start with A Beautiful Blue Death, the first of 18 books in the Charles Lenox Mysteries series.

Start this series with A Beautiful Blue Death

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A Beautiful Blue Death
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The September Society
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Fleet Street Murders
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Stranger in Mayfair
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
A Burial at Sea
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
An East End Murder
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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A Death in the Small Hours
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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An Old Betrayal
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Laws of Murder
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Home by Nightfall
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Inheritance
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Gone Before Christmas
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Woman in the Water
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Vanishing Man
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Last Passenger
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
An Extravagant Death
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Hidden City
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Midnight in the House of Commons
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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1
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What Just Happened: Notes on a Long Year
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
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The Last Enchantments
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Charles Finch written?
Charles Finch has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Charles Finch series?
Here are the first books in Charles Finch's series: Charles Lenox Mysteries: A Beautiful Blue Death.
What order should I read Charles Finch's books?
We recommend reading Charles Finch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Charles Finch still writing new books?
Yes, Charles Finch has 1 ongoing series: Charles Lenox Mysteries.

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