Reading Order
7 series · 59 booksEllis Peters Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday with Violence | 1952 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Aunt Helen | 1958 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Death Mask | 1959 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Will and the Deed | 1960 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Funeral of Figaro | 1962 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | The Horn of Roland | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Never Pick up Hitch-hikers! | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Fair Young Phoenix | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Ellis Peters Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Assize of the Dying | 1958 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Trinity Cat | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Ellis Peters Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shropshire | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Strongholds and Sanctuaries | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Murder on Christmas Eve | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | A Very Murderous Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Murder at Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Murder on a Winter's Night | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Murder in the Falling Snow | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Ellis Peters Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Whodunits | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | 2nd Culprit | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Feline Felonies | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Murder in Midsummer: Classic Mysteries for the Holidays | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Ellis Peters (1913-1995), pseudonym of Edith Mary Pargeter, was an acclaimed British author known for her historical crime novels. Born in Shropshire, she developed a lifelong passion for history and archaeology. Her most famous creation is the Benedictine monk detective Cadfael, featured in 20 novels set in the 12th century. Peters's meticulously researched books blend historical detail with gripping mysteries. They have been praised for their atmospheric settings, complex characters, and insights into medieval life. Her work earned her numerous accolades, including the British Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Peters's novels have been translated into over 30 languages and continue to be widely read and enjoyed.