Decimus Webb books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Decimus Webb series?"

"There are three books in the Decimus Webb series, published between 2004 and 2006."

Q: "What is the first book in the Decimus Webb series?"

"The first book in the Decimus Webb series is A Metropolitan Murder, published in 2004."

Q: "Who is Decimus Webb?"

"Decimus Webb is a police detective in Victorian London. He investigates crimes across the city's varied neighborhoods, from its grand streets to its seedier corners. The character reflects author Lee Jackson's deep knowledge of the period, and each case is rooted in the authentic details of 19th-century London life."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Metropolitan Murder	2004	Lee Jackson (British)	Buy
2	The Welfare of the Dead	2005	Lee Jackson (British)	Buy
3	The Last Pleasure Garden	2006	Lee Jackson (British)	Buy

The Decimus Webb series is Lee Jackson’s first mystery series, following a Victorian police detective through three novels published between 2004 and 2006. Webb investigates crimes in and around London, with each book drawing heavily on the real geography and social conditions of the 19th-century city. Jackson’s background as a historian of Victorian London gives the series an authentic feel that goes well beyond most period mysteries.

A Metropolitan Murder (2004) introduces Webb and sets the tone for the series, combining a murder investigation with detailed glimpses of Victorian daily life. The Welfare of the Dead and The Last Pleasure Garden continue the story, each taking Webb into different parts of London’s social world. The series is a good fit for readers who enjoy historical crime fiction with genuine period research behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Decimus Webb series?

There are three books in the Decimus Webb series, published between 2004 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Decimus Webb series?

The first book in the Decimus Webb series is A Metropolitan Murder, published in 2004.

Who is Decimus Webb?

Decimus Webb is a police detective in Victorian London. He investigates crimes across the city’s varied neighborhoods, from its grand streets to its seedier corners. The character reflects author Lee Jackson’s deep knowledge of the period, and each case is rooted in the authentic details of 19th-century London life.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order