Eleanor Roosevelt books in order

Q: "What order should I read the Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries?"

"Read them in publication order starting with Murder and the First Lady (1984). Each book is a standalone mystery, but publication order follows a loose chronology through FDR's presidency and allows you to see Eleanor develop as a detective."

Q: "Are the Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries historically accurate?"

"The books blend fiction with real history. Eleanor Roosevelt, FDR, and many historical figures appear, and the settings reflect actual events of the era. However, the murder plots and investigations are fictional creations by Elliot Roosevelt."

Q: "How many Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries are there?"

"There are 20 books in the Eleanor Roosevelt mystery series, published between 1984 and 2001. The final book, Murder at the President's Door, was published after Elliot Roosevelt's death in 1990, completed from his notes."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Murder and the First Lady	1984	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
2	The Hyde Park Murder	1985	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
3	Murder at Hobcaw Barony	1986	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
4	Murder at the Palace	1987	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
5	The White House Pantry Murder	1987	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
6	Murder in the Oval Office	1989	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
7	Murder in the Rose Garden	1989	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
8	Murder in the Blue Room	1990	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
9	A First Class Murder	1991	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
10	Murder in the Red Room	1992	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
11	Murder in the West Wing	1992	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
12	Murder in the East Room	1993	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
13	A Royal Murder	1994	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
14	Murder in the Executive Mansion	1995	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
15	Murder in the Chateau	1996	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
16	Murder at Midnight	1997	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
17	Murder in the Map Room	1998	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
18	Murder in Georgetown	1999	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
19	Murder in the Lincoln Bedroom	2000	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy
20	Murder at the President’s Door	2001	Elliot Roosevelt	Buy

The Eleanor Roosevelt mystery series features the former First Lady as an amateur detective during the Roosevelt administration. Written by her son Elliot Roosevelt, the books place Eleanor in situations where her curiosity, intelligence, and access to powerful people allow her to solve murders that baffle official investigators.

The series spans from 1984 to 2001 and includes 20 novels set in locations ranging from the White House to European palaces. Eleanor encounters murders in the Oval Office, aboard the Hindenburg, and at state dinners, using her position and wit to uncover killers among politicians, diplomats, and socialites. The books offer a mix of cozy mystery and historical atmosphere, appealing to readers who enjoy period settings and a distinctive amateur sleuth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read the Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries?

Read them in publication order starting with Murder and the First Lady (1984). Each book is a standalone mystery, but publication order follows a loose chronology through FDR’s presidency and allows you to see Eleanor develop as a detective.

Are the Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries historically accurate?

The books blend fiction with real history. Eleanor Roosevelt, FDR, and many historical figures appear, and the settings reflect actual events of the era. However, the murder plots and investigations are fictional creations by Elliot Roosevelt.

How many Eleanor Roosevelt mysteries are there?

There are 20 books in the Eleanor Roosevelt mystery series, published between 1984 and 2001. The final book, Murder at the President’s Door, was published after Elliot Roosevelt’s death in 1990, completed from his notes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order