Benjamin Weaver books in order

Q: "Who is Benjamin Weaver?"

"Benjamin Weaver is a former bare-knuckle boxer who becomes a thief-taker (the 18th-century equivalent of a private investigator) in London. He is the London-born son of Portuguese Sephardic Jewish immigrants."

Q: "Should the Benjamin Weaver books be read in order?"

"Yes. While each book solves its own mystery, the character development and historical context build across the series. Start with A Conspiracy of Paper."

Q: "What time period is the Benjamin Weaver series set in?"

"The series is set in early 18th-century London. The first book takes place during the period leading up to the South Sea Bubble stock market crash of 1720."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Conspiracy of Paper	2000	David Liss	Buy
2	A Spectacle of Corruption	2004	David Liss	Buy
3	The Devil’s Company	2007	David Liss	Buy
4	The Double Dealer	2017	David Liss	Buy

The Benjamin Weaver series by David Liss follows a Jewish ex-boxer turned thief-taker (private investigator) in 18th-century London. The character was inspired by Daniel Mendoza, a real-life boxing champion of the era.

The first book, A Conspiracy of Paper, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and is set against the backdrop of the South Sea Bubble of 1720. Benjamin investigates the murder of his estranged father, which pulls him into the murky world of London’s emerging financial markets.

The books should be read in order, as the series follows Benjamin’s continuing adventures through the dangerous intersection of crime, politics, and commerce in Georgian London.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Benjamin Weaver?

Benjamin Weaver is a former bare-knuckle boxer who becomes a thief-taker (the 18th-century equivalent of a private investigator) in London. He is the London-born son of Portuguese Sephardic Jewish immigrants.

Should the Benjamin Weaver books be read in order?

Yes. While each book solves its own mystery, the character development and historical context build across the series. Start with A Conspiracy of Paper.

What time period is the Benjamin Weaver series set in?

The series is set in early 18th-century London. The first book takes place during the period leading up to the South Sea Bubble stock market crash of 1720.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order