Scott-De Quincy Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lady Helena Investigates |
2018 |
Buy |
| Lady Odelia’s Secret |
2022 |
Buy |
| Lady Ambition’s Dilemma |
2024 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Unforgotten |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Bars of the Marshalsea |
2017 |
Buy |
The House of Closed Doors Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The House of Closed Doors |
2012 |
Buy |
| Eternal Deception |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Shadow Palace |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Jewel Cage |
2020 |
Buy |
Jane Steen writes historical fiction and historical mystery set in the nineteenth century. Her two main series take place in different settings but share a focus on women making their way through societies that restrict their options. The House of Closed Doors is set in 1870s Chicago, while the Scott-De Quincy Mysteries unfold in Victorian England.
Her nine books, published between 2012 and 2024, include the four-book House of Closed Doors series, the three-book Scott-De Quincy Mysteries, and two standalone novellas. Steen pays close attention to period detail, and her stories use the specific social and economic conditions of the nineteenth century as more than just backdrop. The constraints and opportunities of the era shape her characters’ choices and drive the plots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Jane Steen written?
Jane Steen has written nine books across three series.
What was Jane Steen's first book?
Jane Steen’s first book is The House of Closed Doors, published in 2012.
What time periods does Jane Steen write about?
Her House of Closed Doors series is set in 1870s-1880s Chicago, while the Scott-De Quincy Mysteries take place in Victorian England. Both series feature strong female protagonists navigating the social constraints of their eras.