Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Assize of the Dying |
1958 |
Ellis Peters |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Trinity Cat |
2006 |
Ellis Peters |
Buy |
Ellis Peters’ short story collections include The Assize of the Dying (1958) and The Trinity Cat (2006). The latter was published posthumously, collecting stories that had appeared in various venues over the course of her career.
Peters was primarily a novelist, but these collections show she could work effectively in shorter forms. The mystery plotting that characterizes her novels translates well to the compressed format of short fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Ellis Peters Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the Ellis Peters Short Story Collections series, published between 1958 and 2006.
What is the first book in the Ellis Peters Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Ellis Peters Short Story Collections series is The Assize of the Dying, published in 1958.
What is The Trinity Cat about?
The Trinity Cat (2006) is a posthumous collection of short mystery stories by Ellis Peters. It gathers stories that were previously published in various anthologies and magazines during her lifetime.