Frances Brody Reading Order
5 series · 47 books
Frances Brody is an English mystery writer best known for her Kate Shackleton series, set in 1920s England during the post-war period. Her crime novels capture the atmosphere and social landscape of the interwar years with historical precision, earning comparisons to Agatha Christie for their intricate plotting and period authenticity. Across more than forty books spanning multiple series and standalone works published since 2005, Brody has established herself as a skilled craftsperson of traditional detective fiction.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2014–2025)
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 4 and read in order.
Start this series with Guilty Parties
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Brackerley Prison Mysteries Series
Ongoing2 books (2021–2024)
Start with A Murder Inside and read in order.
Start this series with A Murder Inside
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Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
Ongoing24 books (2017–2025)
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley), the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.
Start this series with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)
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Kate Shackleton Series
Likely Complete14 books (2009–2022)
Start with Dying in the Wool, the first of 14 books in the Kate Shackleton series.
Start this series with Dying in the Wool
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2005–2020)
Start with Somewhere Behind the Morning, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Somewhere Behind the Morning
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Frances Brody written?
- Frances Brody has written 47 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Frances Brody series?
- Here are the first books in Frances Brody's series: Anthologies: Guilty Parties; Brackerley Prison Mysteries: A Murder Inside; Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley); Kate Shackleton: Dying in the Wool.
- What order should I read Frances Brody's books?
- We recommend reading Frances Brody's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Frances Brody still writing new books?
- Yes, Frances Brody has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Brackerley Prison Mysteries, Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler.