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Kate Shackleton

by Frances Brody

14 books Started 2009 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Kate Shackleton is a Cozy Mystery / Historical Fiction series by Frances Brody, made up of 14 books published between 2009 and 2022. It begins with Dying in the Wool (2009), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Mansion for Murder (2022), spanning 13 years of storytelling.

14books
13years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Dying in the Wool 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
2 A Medal for Murder 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Murder in the Afternoon 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 A Woman Unknown 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Murder on a Summer's Day 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Death of an Avid Reader 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Death in the Dales 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Death at the Seaside 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Death in the Stars 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 A Snapshot of Murder 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Body on the Train 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
12 Murder is in the Air / Death and the Brewery Queen 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Kate Shackleton's First CaseLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 A Mansion for Murder 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Kate Shackleton series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Kate Shackleton series?

Start with Dying in the Wool (2009), the first book in the Kate Shackleton series by Frances Brody. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Kate Shackleton series?

There are 14 books in the Kate Shackleton series by Frances Brody, published between 2009 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Kate Shackleton series?

The first book in the Kate Shackleton series is Dying in the Wool, published in 2009 by Frances Brody.

What is the latest book in the Kate Shackleton series?

The most recent book in the Kate Shackleton series is A Mansion for Murder (2022) by Frances Brody.

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About Frances Brody

Frances Brody is a renowned author best known for her series of historical crime novels featuring the female private detective Kate Shackleton. Born in Staffordshire, England, Brody developed a passion for history and writing from a young age. Brody worked as a journalist and teacher before pursuing her writing career. In 1991, she published the first Kate Shackleton novel, "A Snapshot of Murder." The series, set in the 1920s and 1930s, follows the adventures of Kate, a resourceful and independent young detective who solves mysteries in the vibrant social landscape of post-World War I England. Brody's novels have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Historical Dabblers Award (2014) and the Silver Dolman Best Crime Novel Award (2015). Her work has been praised for its rich historical details, engaging characters, and well-crafted plots that keep readers captivated from page to page.

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