Ivy Beasley Mystery books in order

The Ivy Beasley Mystery series by Ann Purser features elderly sleuths in a retirement community solving crimes in their English village.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Hangman’s Row Enquiry 2010 Ann Purser Buy
2 The Measby Murder Enquiry 2011 Ann Purser Buy
3 The Wild Wood Enquiry 2012 Ann Purser Buy
4 The Sleeping Salesman Enquiry 2013 Ann Purser Buy
5 The Blackwoods Farm Enquiry 2014 Ann Purser Buy

The Ivy Beasley Mystery series by Ann Purser features elderly amateur detectives in a retirement community. Ivy and her fellow residents prove that age is no barrier to solving crimes.

The series follows Ivy Beasley, a sharp-tongued resident of Springfields Retirement Home, who teams up with neighbors to investigate mysteries in their village. The title of each book ends in “Enquiry,” reflecting the residents’ investigative approach.

This is Ann Purser’s second mystery series, written alongside her Lois Meade books.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ivy Beasley?

Ivy Beasley is an elderly woman living in a retirement home who teams up with fellow residents to investigate crimes in their village. She’s sharp-tongued and observant.

How does this series compare to the Lois Meade books?

Both are cozy mysteries set in English villages, but Ivy Beasley features elderly amateur sleuths in a retirement community, while Lois Meade is a working mother and house cleaner.

Should the Ivy Beasley books be read in order?

Each book solves its own case, but reading in order lets you follow the friendships between the retirement home residents. Start with The Hangman’s Row Enquiry.

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