Emily Brightwell Reading Order
4 series · 51 books · Born 11 October 1948
Emily Brightwell is a prolific author known for her captivating cozy mysteries. With 51 titles spanning four series, including the beloved Mrs. Jeffries and the engaging Dear Diary, she has kept readers entertained since 1990. Her notable works include a range of standalone novels and the series Life at Sixteen, showcasing her versatility and knack for storytelling up to 2023.
Dear Diary Series
Complete2 books (1996–2000)
Start with Remember Me and read in order.
Life at Sixteen Series
Complete5 books (1996–1999)
Start with Second Best, the first of 5 books in the Life at Sixteen series.
Mrs. Jeffries Series
Likely Complete41 books (1993–2023)
Start with Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues, the first of 41 books in the Mrs. Jeffries series.
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| 1 | Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Mrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mrs. Jeffries Questions the Answer 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Mrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Mrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Mrs. Jeffries Weeds the Plot 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Mrs. Jeffries Stalks the Hunter 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Best Laid Plans 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Mrs. Jeffries Defends Her Own 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Mrs. Jeffries Turns the Tide 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Mrs. Jeffries Wins the Prize 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Mrs. Jeffries Rights a Wrong 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Three Wise Women 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Mrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Mrs. Jeffries and the Midwinter Murders 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 |  Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1990–1992)
Start with Kindred Spirits and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Emily Brightwell written?
- Emily Brightwell has written 51 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Emily Brightwell series?
- Here are the first books in Emily Brightwell's series: Dear Diary: Remember Me; Life at Sixteen: Second Best; Mrs. Jeffries: Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues.
- What order should I read Emily Brightwell's books?
- We recommend reading Emily Brightwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Emily Brightwell's series complete?
- Emily Brightwell has 3 completed series.