
David Dickinson Reading Order
2 series Β· 20 books
David Dickinson is an English mystery writer who has authored two acclaimed detective series spanning two decades. His Lord Francis Powerscourt novels follow a Victorian-era aristocrat investigating murders across London and beyond, while his Mycroft Holmes series explores the untold cases of Sherlock's brilliant brother. Dickinson's background as a television personality and antiques expert infuses his historical mysteries with authentic period detail and engaging plots that appeal to fans of classic detective fiction.
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Lord Francis Powerscourt Series
Complete14 books (2001β2016)
This 14-book mystery series follows Lord Francis Powerscourt across early twentieth-century Europe and England. Published between 2001 and 2016, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Goodnight, Sweet Prince. Each standalone mystery features the aristocratic detective investigating murders ranging from diplomatic scandals to art thefts and historical crimes.
Start with Goodnight, Sweet Prince, the first of 14 books in the Lord Francis Powerscourt series.
Start this series with Goodnight, Sweet Prince
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Goodnight, Sweet Prince |
| 2 | Death and the Jubilee |
| 3 | Death of a Chancellor |
| 4 | Death of an Old Master |
| 5 | Death Called to the Bar |
| 6 | Death on the Nevskii Prospekt |
| 7 | Death on the Holy Mountain |
| 8 | Death of a Pilgrim |
| 9 | Death of a Wine Merchant |
| 10 | Death in a Scarlet Coat |
| 11 | Death at the Jesus Hospital |
| 12 | Death of an Elgin Marble |
| 13 | Death Comes to the Ballets Russes |
| 14 | Death Comes to Lynchester Close |
Mycroft Holmes Series
Complete6 books (2011β2018)
The Mycroft Holmes series by David Dickinson comprises six completed mystery novels published between 2011 and 2018, following the cases of Sherlock Holmes's older brother. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Silver Birches and concluding with Mycroft Holmes: The Case of the Romanov Pearls. This British mystery series offers a full narrative arc across its installments, making sequential reading essential for maximum enjoyment.
Start with Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Silver Birches, the first of 6 books in the Mycroft Holmes series.
Start this series with Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Silver Birches
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Silver Birches |
| 2 | Mycroft Holmes And The Bankers' Conclave |
| 3 | Mycroft Holmes and Murder at the Diogenes Club |
| 4 | Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Naval Engineer |
| 5 | Mycroft Holmes and The Case of the Missing Popes |
| 6 | Mycroft Holmes: The Case of the Romanov Pearls |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Dickinson written?
- David Dickinson has written 20 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each David Dickinson series?
- Here are the first books in David Dickinson's series: Lord Francis Powerscourt: Goodnight, Sweet Prince; Mycroft Holmes: Mycroft Holmes and The Adventure of the Silver Birches.
- What order should I read David Dickinson's books?
- We recommend reading David Dickinson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Dickinson's series complete?
- David Dickinson has 2 completed series.

