Elizabeth Edmondson books

Elizabeth Edmondson is a British author of historical fiction and mystery novels, known for the Very English Mystery series and standalone period novels.

Standalone Novels

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Frozen Lake 2004 Buy
The Frozen Lake 2004 Buy
Voyage of Innocence 2005 Buy
The Art of Love / Villa on the Riviera 2007 Buy
Night & Day 2010 Buy
Stone and Shadows 2011 Buy
Devil’s Sonata 2011 Buy

Very English Mystery Reading Order

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A Man of Some Repute 2015 Buy
A Youthful Indiscretion 2015 Buy
A Question of Inheritance 2015 Buy
A Matter of Loyalty 2017 Buy

Vintage Mystery Reading Order

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The Villa in Italy 2006 Buy
Finding Philippe 2014 Buy
Fencing With Death 2014 Buy

Elizabeth Edmondson wrote historical fiction and mysteries set primarily in mid-twentieth-century England. Her novels are known for their period detail and well-drawn characters, with settings that range from country houses to Italian villas. She published steadily from the early 2000s until her death in 2016, with some works released posthumously.

Her Very English Mystery series, set in the 1950s, combines classic whodunit plotting with a strong sense of place. The Vintage Mystery series takes a similar approach in different European settings. Edmondson had a background in languages and lived in several countries before settling in England, which gave her fiction an international sensibility even when the stories stayed close to home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Edmondson written?

Elizabeth Edmondson has written fourteen books across three series.

What was Elizabeth Edmondson's first book?

Elizabeth Edmondson’s first book is Frozen Lake, published in 2004.

What are Elizabeth Edmondson's most popular books?

Elizabeth Edmondson is best known for her Very English Mystery series, which begins with A Man of Some Repute and is set in 1950s England. Her standalone novels, including The Frozen Lake and Voyage of Innocence, have also attracted a loyal readership.

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