Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Murder | 2003 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
| 2 | Murder in a Mill Town | 2004 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
| 3 | Death on Beacon Hill | 2005 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
| 4 | Murder on Black Friday | 2005 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
| 5 | Murder In the North End | 2006 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
| 6 | A Bucket of Ashes | 2007 | Patricia Ryan | Buy |
The Nell Sweeney Mysteries follow an amateur sleuth through Gilded Age Boston in six historical mystery novels. Starting with Still Life with Murder (2003), the series takes Nell through cases in mill towns, on Beacon Hill, and across Boston’s diverse neighborhoods.
Patricia Ryan published the series between 2003 and 2007, with each book combining period detail with engaging mystery plots. The series blends cozy mystery conventions with the rich historical setting of late nineteenth-century Boston.