Josephine Tey Reading Order
6 series · 27 books · Born 1896-07-25
Josephine Tey was a Scottish writer who became a major force in detective fiction with her 1929 debut novel The Man in the Queue, which introduced the shrewd Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard. Though she initially pursued drama and playwriting, she returned to crime writing after World War II and produced most of her celebrated mysteries during this period, establishing herself as one of the twentieth century's finest mystery novelists. Her legacy includes acclaimed standalone novels alongside her Inspector Grant series, demonstrating a gift for intricate plots and psychological insight that continues to influence crime writers today.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Gordon Daviot Plays Series
Complete7 books (1934–1981)
Start with The Laughing Woman, the first of 7 books in the Gordon Daviot Plays series.
Start this series with The Laughing Woman
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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.
Start this series with The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1937–1937)
Plays Series
Complete7 books (1934–1981)
Start with The Laughing Woman(As: Gordon Daviot), the first of 7 books in the Plays series.
Start this series with The Laughing Woman(As: Gordon Daviot)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1929–1952)
Start with Kif: An Unvarnished History, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Kif: An Unvarnished History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Josephine Tey written?
- Josephine Tey has written 27 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1929 to 2023.
- 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 6 completed series.