Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Jayne Disappears | 2017 | Buy |
| A Rumored Fortune | 2018 | Buy |
| Finding Lady Enderly | 2019 | Buy |
| The Love Note | 2020 | Buy |
| A Midnight Dance | 2021 | Buy |
| The Lost Melody | 2022 | Buy |
| The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple | 2024 | Buy |
| The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House | 2025 | Buy |
Joanna Davidson Politano is an American author who writes historical mystery fiction with Christian themes, published through Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Her novels are set in the Victorian era and combine atmospheric historical settings – country houses, music halls, seaside towns – with mystery plots and characters navigating questions of faith, identity, and belonging. The first novel, Lady Jayne Disappears (2017), established her approach: a mystery at the heart of the plot, a richly rendered period setting, and a protagonist whose faith informs her response to the events around her.
Her subsequent novels have maintained this combination across a range of Victorian settings and scenarios. A Rumored Fortune (2018) and Finding Lady Enderly (2019) are country house mysteries, while The Love Note (2020) involves the discovery of an old letter. A Midnight Dance (2021) is set in the world of Victorian ballet, and The Lost Melody (2022) centers on a young woman who investigates an asylum. The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple (2024) and The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House (2025) continue the series.
Politano’s novels appeal to readers who enjoy historical mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie but want fiction that engages explicitly with Christian faith. Her writing tends toward the atmospheric and the emotionally nuanced, with as much interest in character interiority as in plot mechanics. Each novel is a complete standalone mystery, though returning readers will recognize her consistent approach to the genre.