1930s Partners in Spying Mystery books in order

Q: "How many books are in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series?"

"There are two books in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series, published between 2021 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series?"

"The first book in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series is Death in Velvet, published in 2021."

Q: "Do I need to read the Ruby Dove Mysteries before the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery?"

"While the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series features the same main characters as the Ruby Dove Mysteries, each book tells a self-contained mystery. Reading the Ruby Dove Mysteries first gives useful background on Ruby and Fina but is not strictly required."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death in Velvet	2021	Rose Donovan	Buy
2	The Art of Murder	2023	Rose Donovan	Buy

The 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series picks up with Ruby Dove and Fina Aubrey-Havelock after the events of the Ruby Dove Mysteries. Now described as Oxford sleuth-spies, Ruby and Fina take on more complex cases with espionage elements set against the backdrop of 1930s England.

Death in Velvet (2021) and The Art of Murder (2023) continue the golden age mystery style of the earlier series while raising the stakes beyond simple murder investigations. The series brings back the atmospheric period settings and partnership that made the Ruby Dove books popular with fans of Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series?

There are two books in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series, published between 2021 and 2023.

What is the first book in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series?

The first book in the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series is Death in Velvet, published in 2021.

Do I need to read the Ruby Dove Mysteries before the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery?

While the 1930s Partners in Spying Mystery series features the same main characters as the Ruby Dove Mysteries, each book tells a self-contained mystery. Reading the Ruby Dove Mysteries first gives useful background on Ruby and Fina but is not strictly required.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order