Jemima Shore

Jemima Shore is the fictional TV journalist and amateur detective in Antonia Fraser's mystery series.

Jemima Shore is a glamorous television journalist and amateur detective created by British author Antonia Fraser. She first appeared in the 1977 novel Quiet as a Nun, where she investigates mysterious events at her old convent school. Smart, independent, and well-connected in London’s media and social circles, Jemima has a knack for stumbling into dangerous situations that call for more than just journalistic curiosity.

Over eleven books, Jemima tackles cases that range from murders among the Scottish aristocracy to political scandals in Westminster. Her career in television gives her access to all sorts of people and places, which makes her an effective investigator even when the police would rather she stayed out of it.

Reading Order

See the complete Jemima Shore reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jemima Shore?

Jemima Shore is a television journalist and investigator created by Antonia Fraser. She first appeared in the 1977 novel Quiet as a Nun.

What order should I read the Jemima Shore books?

The Jemima Shore books should be read in publication order, starting with Quiet as a Nun (1977) and ending with Political Death (1994).

Is there a Jemima Shore TV adaptation?

Yes, Jemima Shore was portrayed by Patricia Hodge in a Thames Television series that aired in the 1980s.

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