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Josephine Tey

by Nicola Upson

11 books Started 2008 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Josephine Tey is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Nicola Upson, made up of 11 books published between 2008 and 2023. It begins with An Expert in Murder (2008), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Shot With Crimson (2023), spanning 15 years of storytelling.

11books
15years active
3decades
~1.5yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 An Expert in Murder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Angel with Two Faces 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
3 Two for Sorrow 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Fear in the Sunlight 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Death of Lucy Kyte 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 London Rain 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Nine Lessons 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Sorry for the Dead 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
9 The Secrets of Winter / Dead of Winter 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Dear Little Corpses 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Shot With CrimsonLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Josephine Tey series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Josephine Tey series?

Start with An Expert in Murder (2008), the first book in the Josephine Tey series by Nicola Upson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Josephine Tey series?

There are 11 books in the Josephine Tey series by Nicola Upson, published between 2008 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Josephine Tey series?

The first book in the Josephine Tey series is An Expert in Murder, published in 2008 by Nicola Upson.

What is the latest book in the Josephine Tey series?

The most recent book in the Josephine Tey series is Shot With Crimson (2023) by Nicola Upson.

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About Nicola Upson

Nicola Upson is a British author best known for her historical crime series featuring the female detective Josephine Tey. Born in Staffordshire, England, Upson studied English at the University of Oxford before embarking on her writing career. Her debut novel, "An Expert in Murder" (2006), introduced Josephine Tey as a young woman navigating the male-dominated world of crime solving in 1930s Britain. The Tey series has been praised for its authentic historical setting, clever plotting, and complex characters. Upson has published over ten novels in the series, many of which have been shortlisted for awards, including the CWA Historical Dagger and the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. In addition to her writing, Upson has also worked as a journalist, editor, and teacher. Her work has been widely acclaimed by critics and readers alike for its historical accuracy, strong female characters, and engaging storylines.

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