Joseph Jefferson Farjeon Reading Order
5 series · 186 books
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon was a prolific English mystery writer whose career spanned multiple decades and encompassed novels, plays, and screenplays. Born into a literary family, Farjeon crafted intricate crime narratives that earned him recognition as a significant voice in British detective fiction, particularly through his Ben series featuring the resourceful vagrant protagonist. His diverse body of work, spanning from the Victorian era into the twenty-first century, includes psychological thrillers, standalone mysteries, and short fiction that showcase his skill at constructing suspenseful plots with compelling characters.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Ben The Tramp Series
Complete7 books (1926–1952)
Start with No. 17, the first of 7 books in the Ben The Tramp series.
Start this series with No. 17
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleBritish Library Crime Classics Series
Ongoing103 books (1862–2024)
Start with The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams), the first of 102 books in the British Library Crime Classics series.
Start this series with The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete74 books (1924–1955)
Start with The Confusing Friendship, the first of 74 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Confusing Friendship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joseph Jefferson Farjeon written?
- Joseph Jefferson Farjeon has written 186 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1862 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Joseph Jefferson Farjeon series?
- Here are the first books in Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's series: Ben The Tramp: No. 17; British Library Crime Classics: The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams).
- What order should I read Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's books?
- We recommend reading Joseph Jefferson Farjeon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Joseph Jefferson Farjeon still writing new books?
- Yes, Joseph Jefferson Farjeon has 1 ongoing series: British Library Crime Classics.

