Karen Charlton Reading Order
4 series · 18 books
Karen Charlton is a British author known for her engaging historical fiction and intriguing detective stories. With a prolific output of 18 books across four series, her notable works include the Regency Reivers and Detective Lavender Mysteries, which showcase her talent for blending history with captivating narratives. Active between 2011 and 2025, Charlton has also ventured into non-fiction, offering readers a diverse literary experience.
Detective Lavender Mysteries Series
Ongoing12 books (2012–2025)
Start with The Missing Heiress / The Heiress of Linn Hagh, the first of 12 books in the Detective Lavender Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Missing Heiress / The Heiress of Linn Hagh 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Skelton Diamonds 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Piccadilly Pickpocket 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Sans Pareil Mystery 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Sculthorpe Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Plague Pits & River Bones 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Murder in Park Lane 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Death of Irish Nell 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Death at the Frost Fair 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Willow Marsh Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Resurrection Mystery 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Poisoned Quill 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Seeking Our Eagle 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Regency Reivers Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with Catching the Eagle and read in order.
York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2022)
Start with Dancing With Dusty Fossils and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen Charlton written?
- Karen Charlton has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Karen Charlton series?
- Here are the first books in Karen Charlton's series: Detective Lavender Mysteries: The Missing Heiress / The Heiress of Linn Hagh; Regency Reivers: Catching the Eagle; York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries: Dancing With Dusty Fossils.
- What order should I read Karen Charlton's books?
- We recommend reading Karen Charlton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen Charlton still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen Charlton has 1 ongoing series: Detective Lavender Mysteries.