Margot Arnold Reading Order
1 series · 20 books
Margot Arnold was a British-American mystery writer who published twenty novels between 1975 and 1995, establishing herself as a skilled craftsperson of suspenseful standalone stories. Her work spans the mystery genre with plots that showcase intricate plotting and the cross-cultural perspectives she developed from her transatlantic background. Arnold's novels are characterized by clever narratives and the ability to weave complex puzzles that engage readers seeking traditional mystery fiction.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete20 books (1975–1995)
Start with The villa on the Palatine, the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The villa on the Palatine 1975 |
| 2 | Exit Actors, Dying (A Penelope Spring - Tobias Glendower murder mystery) 1979 |
| 3 | Marie, voodoo queen 1981 |
| 4 | Affairs of State 1982 |
| 5 | Death of a Voodoo Doll 1982 |
| 6 | Death on the Dragon's Tongue 1982 |
| 7 | The Cape Cod Caper 1982 |
| 8 | The Officer's Woman 1982 |
| 9 | Zadok's treasure 1982 |
| 10 | Love Among the Allies 1985 |
| 11 | DESPERATE MEASURES (Fawcett Gold Medal Suspense) 1986 |
| 12 | Sinister Purposes 1988 |
| 13 | The menehune murders 1989 |
| 14 | Lament for a Lady Laird 1990 |
| 15 | Toby's folly 1990 |
| 16 | The catacomb conspiracy 1991 |
| 17 | The Cape Cod conundrum 1992 |
| 18 | Queen consorts of England 1993 |
| 19 | Dirge for a Dorset Druid 1994 |
| 20 | The Midas murders 1995 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Margot Arnold written?
- Margot Arnold has written 20 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 1995.
- Are Margot Arnold's series complete?
- Margot Arnold has 1 completed series.

