Josephine Tey Reading Order
5 series · 26 books · Born 25 July 1896
Josephine Tey was a prominent figure in the crime fiction genre, recognized for her compelling narratives and intricate plots. Spanning her career from 1929 to 1981, she crafted 26 works across five series, including her celebrated Inspector Alan Grant novels. Her most notable work, The Man in the Queue, marked the beginning of her impactful writing journey, which also encompassed standalone novels, non-fiction, and plays.
Gordon Daviot Plays Series
Complete7 books (1934–1981)
Start with The Laughing Woman, the first of 7 books in the Gordon Daviot Plays series.
Inspector Alan Grant Series
Complete6 books (1929–1952)
Start with The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd, the first of 6 books in the Inspector Alan Grant series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1937–1937)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Claverhouse(As: Gordon Daviot) 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete7 books (1934–1981)
Start with The Laughing Woman(As: Gordon Daviot), the first of 7 books in the Plays series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Laughing Woman(As: Gordon Daviot) 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Richard of Bordeaux(As: Gordon Daviot) 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Leith Sands and Other Short Plays(As: Gordon Daviot) 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Remember Caesar(As: Gordon Daviot) 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Lady Charing is Cross(As: Gordon Daviot) 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dickon(As: Gordon Daviot, With: Elizabeth Mackintosh) 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Pen of My Aunt(As: Gordon Daviot) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1929–1952)
Start with Kif: An Unvarnished History, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Josephine Tey written?
- Josephine Tey has written 26 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1929 to 1981.
- What is the first book in each Josephine Tey series?
- Here are the first books in Josephine Tey's series: Gordon Daviot Plays: The Laughing Woman; Inspector Alan Grant: The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd; Plays: The Laughing Woman(As: Gordon Daviot).
- What order should I read Josephine Tey's books?
- We recommend reading Josephine Tey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Josephine Tey's series complete?
- Josephine Tey has 5 completed series.