A.M. Stuart books

A.M. Stuart is an Australian-born historical mystery author known for the Harriet Gordon Mystery series, set in 1910s colonial Singapore with gemstone-themed titles.
Author · Historical Mystery · Mystery · Cozy Mystery · Historical Fiction

Harriet Gordon Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Umbrella 2023 Buy
Singapore Sapphire 2019 Buy
Revenge in Rubies 2020 Buy
Evil in Emerald 2022 Buy
Terror in Topaz 2023 Buy
Agony in Amethyst 2024 Buy

A.M. Stuart writes historical mysteries set in colonial Singapore during the 1910s. The Harriet Gordon Mystery series follows a typist and an inspector as they solve murders against the backdrop of British colonial life in Southeast Asia. Stuart was inspired by a real 1905 advertisement she discovered in the Straits Times while living in Singapore.

Born in Kenya and raised in Australia, Stuart brings an outsider’s perspective to colonial settings. She has a background as a lawyer and senior executive in fire services, and she also writes historical romance. Each Harriet Gordon mystery is titled after a gemstone — Singapore Sapphire, Revenge in Rubies, Evil in Emerald — giving the series a distinctive identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has A.M. Stuart written?

A.M. Stuart has written six books in one series.

What was A.M. Stuart's first book?

A.M. Stuart’s first book is Singapore Sapphire, published in 2019.

What inspired the Harriet Gordon Mystery series?

Stuart was inspired by a 1905 advertisement she found in the Straits Times while living in Singapore. The ad sparked her imagination about the lives of British women in colonial Southeast Asia, leading to the creation of Harriet Gordon, a typist seeking independence in early 20th-century Singapore.

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