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David Wishart Reading Order

4 series · 28 books · Born 1952

Non-Fiction

David Wishart is a Scottish author specializing in historical mysteries set in ancient Rome, drawing on his classical education to craft detailed and authentic narratives. His Marcus Corvinus series features an amateur detective navigating Roman society during the early Imperial period, blending historical detail with compelling mystery plots. Across nearly three decades of writing, Wishart has produced multiple series and standalone novels that appeal to readers seeking intelligent crime fiction grounded in real historical settings.

Angus Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Hexagon and read in order.

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2
Jaeger's Howe
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Marcus Corvinus Series

Complete

21 books (1995–2020)

Start with Ovid, the first of 21 books in the Marcus Corvinus series.

Start this series with Ovid

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Cover of Ovid
2
Cover of Germanicus
3
Cover of Sejanus
4
Cover of The Lydian Baker
The Lydian Baker
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Old Bones
6
7
Cover of White Murder
White Murder
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of A Vote for Murder
A Vote for Murder
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Parthian Shot
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Food for the Fishes
Food for the Fishes
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of In at the Death
In at the Death
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Illegally Dead
Illegally Dead
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Bodies Politic
Bodies Politic
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of No Cause for Concern
No Cause for Concern
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Solid Citizens
Solid Citizens
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Finished Business
Finished Business
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Foreign Bodies
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Trade Secrets
Trade Secrets
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Cover of Family Commitments
Family Commitments
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Going Back
21
Dead Mens Sandals
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2019)

Start with Whisky Classified and read in order.

Start this series with Whisky Classified

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Whisky Classified
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of World of Whisky
World of Whisky
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1995–1999)

Start with I, Virgil and read in order.

Start this series with I, Virgil

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2
Cover of Nero
3
Cover of The Horse Coin
The Horse Coin
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Wishart written?
David Wishart has written 28 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2020.
What is the first book in each David Wishart series?
Here are the first books in David Wishart's series: Angus: Hexagon; Marcus Corvinus: Ovid; Non-Fiction: Whisky Classified.
What order should I read David Wishart's books?
We recommend reading David Wishart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are David Wishart's series complete?
David Wishart has 4 completed series.

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