Silver Linings Mystery books in order

The Silver Linings Mystery series by Mary Kingswood follows the heirs of passengers lost when the Brig Minerva sinks, each inheriting unexpected changes along with their grief.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Clerk 2019 Mary Kingswood Buy
2 The Widow 2019 Mary Kingswood Buy
3 The Lacemaker 2019 Mary Kingswood Buy
4 The Apothecary 2019 Mary Kingswood Buy
5 The Painter 2020 Mary Kingswood Buy
6 The Orphan 2020 Mary Kingswood Buy
7 The Duke 2020 Mary Kingswood Buy

The Silver Linings Mystery series begins with a maritime disaster: the sinking of the Brig Minerva with almost all hands lost. For the heirs left behind, the tragedy brings unexpected changes, some beneficial and some deeply complicated.

Published between 2019 and 2020, the seven-book series follows different characters connected to the disaster. Each title is named for the heir’s occupation or social role, from The Clerk to The Duke. Kingswood blends her Regency romance style with mystery elements as each character uncovers secrets tied to the shipwreck.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Silver Linings Mystery series?

There are seven books in the Silver Linings Mystery series, published between 2019 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Silver Linings Mystery series?

The first book in the Silver Linings Mystery series is The Clerk, published in 2019.

What event connects all the books in the Silver Linings Mystery series?

The sinking of the Brig Minerva, which kills nearly everyone aboard, is the connecting event. Each book follows a different heir whose life changes dramatically after the tragedy.

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