About
Susan Wittig Albert
Susan Wittig Albert (born 1951) is an American mystery novelist. A former journalist and professor of English, Albert has written over 100 books, including the bestselling China Bayles herb shop series, the Victorian-set Lady Emily mysteries, and the contemporary Cottage Tales mysteries. She has also written several stand-alone novels and short stories. Albert's work has been praised for its strong female characters, intricate plots, and rich historical detail. She has won numerous awards, including three Agatha Awards for Best Novel. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
Book Series by Susan Wittig Albert
China Bayles Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Thyme of Death | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Witches' Bane | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hangman's Root | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rosemary Remembered | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rueful Death | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love Lies Bleeding | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chile Death | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lavender Lies | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mistletoe Man | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bloodroot | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Indigo Dying | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dilly of a Death | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Man's Bones | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bleeding Hearts | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spanish Dagger | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nightshade | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wormwood | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holly Blues | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mourning Gloria | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cat's Claw | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Widow's Tears | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Come Quickly | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bittersweet | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Orange | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Chance Olive Ranch | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Queen Anne's Lace | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Plain Vanilla Murder | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hemlock | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Forget Me Never | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
China Bayles Series Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| China Bayles' Book of Days | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Tale of Hill Top Farm | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Holly How | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Hawthorn House | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Briar Bank | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Applebeck Orchard | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Oat Cake Crag | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tale of Castle Cottage | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Crystal Cave Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| NoBODY (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| SomeBODY Else (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out of BODY (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
The Darling Dahlias Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Eleven O'Clock Lady | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias And The Voodoo Lily | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Darling Dahlias and the Red Hot Poker | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Victorian Mysteries Series as Robin Paige
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Death at Bishop's Keep | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Gallows Green | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Daisy's Folly | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Devil's Bridge | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Rottingdean | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Whitechapel | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Epsom Downs | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Dartmoor | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Glamis Castle | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death in Hyde Park | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death at Blenheim Palace | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death on the Lizard | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Wittig Albert Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Wilder Rose | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Loving Eleanor | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The General's Women | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Someone Always Nearby | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Wittig Albert Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Work Of Her Own | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| World Literature | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Writing from Life | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| With Courage and Common Sense | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| What Wildness Is This: Women Write about the Southwest | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Together, Alone: A Memoir of Marriage and Place | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Extraordinary Year of Ordinary Days | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Starting Points | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Wittig Albert Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Country Living Gardener February 2001 | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
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