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Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries

by Kate Kingsbury

23 books Started 1993 Latest 2019
Publication Reading Order

The Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries is a Historical Fiction series by Kate Kingsbury, made up of 23 books published between 1993 and 2019. It begins with Room with a Clue (Short Story) (1993), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Merry Murder (2019), spanning 26 years of storytelling.

23books
26years active
3decades
~1.2yrs between books
2019latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Room with a Clue (Short Story) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Do Not Disturb 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Service for Two 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Eat, Drink, and Be Buried 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Check-Out Time 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Grounds for Murder 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Pay the Piper (Short Story) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Chivalry is Dead 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Ring for Tomb Service 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Death with Reservations 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Dying Room Only 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Maid to Murder 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
13 No Clue at the Inn 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Slay Bells 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Shrouds of Holly 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Ringing in Murder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Decked with Folly 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
18 Mistletoe and Mayhem 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Herald of Death 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Clue is in the Pudding 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Mulled Murder 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 A Perilous Promise (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 A Merry MurderLatest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series?

Start with Room with a Clue (Short Story) (1993), the first book in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series by Kate Kingsbury. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series?

There are 23 books in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series by Kate Kingsbury, published between 1993 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series?

The first book in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series is Room with a Clue (Short Story), published in 1993 by Kate Kingsbury.

What is the latest book in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series?

The most recent book in the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries series is A Merry Murder (2019) by Kate Kingsbury.

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About Kate Kingsbury

Kate Kingsbury is an American novelist known for her historical fiction, particularly her novels about women. Born in 1980, Kingsbury holds a BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley and an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. She worked as an editor before turning to writing full-time. Kingsbury's debut novel, "The Garden," was published in 2013 and was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her second novel, "Dyschronia," was longlisted for the National Book Award in 2017. Kingsbury's writing has been praised for its vivid historical detail, its exploration of female identity, and its immersive storytelling. She has been awarded the Pushcart Prize and the James Laughlin Award and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation.

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