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Matthew Bartholomew

by Susanna Gregory

25 books Started 1996 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The Matthew Bartholomew is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Susanna Gregory, made up of 25 books published between 1996 and 2021. It begins with A Plague on Both Your Houses (1996), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Chancellor's Secret (2021), spanning 25 years of storytelling.

25books
25years active
4decades
~1yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 A Plague on Both Your Houses 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 An Unholy Alliance 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 A Bone of Contention 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 A Deadly Brew 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 A Wicked Deed 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 A Masterly Murder 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 An Order for Death 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Summer of Discontent 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Killer in Winter 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Hand of Justice 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Mark of a Murderer 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Tarnished Chalice 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 To Kill or Cure 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Devil's Disciples 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 A Vein of Deceit 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
16 A Killer of Pilgrims 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Mystery in the Minster 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Murder by the Book 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Lost Abbot 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Death of a Scholar 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 A Poisonous Plot 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 A Grave Concern 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Habit of Murder 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Sanctuary Murders 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
25 The Chancellor's SecretLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Matthew Bartholomew series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Matthew Bartholomew series?

Start with A Plague on Both Your Houses (1996), the first book in the Matthew Bartholomew series by Susanna Gregory. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Matthew Bartholomew series?

There are 25 books in the Matthew Bartholomew series by Susanna Gregory, published between 1996 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Matthew Bartholomew series?

The first book in the Matthew Bartholomew series is A Plague on Both Your Houses, published in 1996 by Susanna Gregory.

What is the latest book in the Matthew Bartholomew series?

The most recent book in the Matthew Bartholomew series is The Chancellor's Secret (2021) by Susanna Gregory.

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About Susanna Gregory

Susanna Gregory (born 1954) is a British author best known for her historical whodunit novels set in 14th-century England. Born in West Sussex, she studied English at Oxford University and worked as a teacher and journalist before turning to writing. Gregory's debut novel, "A Murder of Quality" (1996), introduced the character of Matthew Bartholomew, a young Benedictine monk with a keen eye for solving mysteries. The novel was a critical and commercial success, launching a series that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Gregory has received numerous awards for her work, including the Historical Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association and the Dagger in the Library. Her books have been praised for their accurate historical detail, engaging characters, and suspenseful plots. Gregory continues to write the Matthew Bartholomew series, with the latest novel, "A Mortal Terror," published in 2023. She has also written several standalone historical novels and non-fiction works on medieval history.

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