Karen Charlton Reading Order
4 series · 18 books
Karen Charlton is a North Yorkshire-based author whose historical fiction and mystery novels draw heavily on her fascination with real-world crime and regional history. She is best known for the Detective Lavender Mysteries, a series set in Georgian England that blends procedural intrigue with period detail, and the York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries, which transplants detective work to the Regency era with a distinctly female perspective. Charlton's writing often springs from genuine historical figures and events, most notably her debut novel Catching the Eagle, which tells the story of her husband's criminal ancestor and launched her exploration of how true stories can become compelling fiction.
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Detective Lavender Mysteries Series
Ongoing12 books (2012–2025)
The Detective Lavender Mysteries is an ongoing historical mystery series by Karen Charlton featuring twelve books published between 2012 and 2025. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Missing Heiress, also known as The Heiress of Linn Hagh. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction, following cases that span from the Regency era through the Victorian period.
Start with The Missing Heiress / The Heiress of Linn Hagh, the first of 12 books in the Detective Lavender Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Missing Heiress / The Heiress of Linn Hagh
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Regency Reivers Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
The Regency Reivers is a two-book historical mystery romance series by Karen Charlton, completed between 2011 and 2012. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Catching the Eagle followed by February 1809. This compact series blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction set during the Regency era.
Start with Catching the Eagle and read in order.
Start this series with Catching the Eagle
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York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2022)
The York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries is a three-book historical mystery series by Karen Charlton, published in 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dancing With Dusty Fossils, followed by Smoke & Cracked Mirrors, and concluding with The Mystery of Mad Alice Lane. These mysteries blend detective work with historical fiction elements and romantic subplots set in the Yorkshire city of York.
Start with Dancing With Dusty Fossils and read in order.
Start this series with Dancing With Dusty Fossils
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently 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.