Gillian Linscott Reading Order
5 series · 30 books · Born 1944
Gillian Linscott is a British writer known for her captivating historical fiction and mysteries. Active from 1984 to 2018, she has published over 30 books across five series, including the Birdie Linnet and Nell Bray mysteries, as well as standalone novels and anthologies. Her notable works showcase her talent for combining rich storytelling with intricate plotting.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1997–2005)
Start with Murder, They Wrote and read in order.
Birdie Linnet Series
Complete3 books (1984–1987)
Start with A Healthy Body and read in order.
Liberty Lane Series
Complete9 books (2007–2018)
Start with Death At Dawn / A Foreign Affair, the first of 9 books in the Liberty Lane series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death At Dawn / A Foreign Affair 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death of a Dancer / A Dangerous Affair 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | A Corpse in Shining Armour / A Family Affair 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | When the Devil Drives 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Keeping Bad Company 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Path of The Wicked 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Friends in High Places 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Fool's Gold 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Killing Site 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nell Bray Series
Complete11 books (1991–2004)
Start with Sister Beneath the Sheet, the first of 11 books in the Nell Bray series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sister Beneath the Sheet 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Hanging on the Wire 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stage Fright 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Widow's Peak / An Easy Day for a Lady 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Crown Witness 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dead Man's Music / Dead Man's Sweetheart 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dance On Blood 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Absent Friends 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Perfect Daughter 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dead Man Riding 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Blood on the Wood 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1986–2003)
Start with Knightfall, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gillian Linscott written?
- Gillian Linscott has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Gillian Linscott series?
- Here are the first books in Gillian Linscott's series: Anthologies: Murder, They Wrote; Birdie Linnet: A Healthy Body; Liberty Lane: Death At Dawn / A Foreign Affair; Nell Bray: Sister Beneath the Sheet.
- What order should I read Gillian Linscott's books?
- We recommend reading Gillian Linscott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Gillian Linscott's series complete?
- Gillian Linscott has 5 completed series.