Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Noose for a Lady |
1952 |
Gerald Verner |
Buy |
| 2 |
Sorcerer’s House |
1956 |
Gerald Verner |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Snark was a Boojum |
2017 |
Gerald Verner |
Buy |
The Simon Gale series spans three novels from Gerald Verner. Noose for a Lady (1952) and Sorcerer’s House (1956) appeared during Verner’s lifetime, while The Snark was a Boojum reached publication in 2017 as part of the ongoing effort to bring Verner’s unpublished manuscripts to readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Simon Gale series?
There are three books in the Simon Gale series, published between 1952 and 2017.
What is the first book in the Simon Gale series?
The first book in the Simon Gale series is Noose for a Lady, published in 1952.
What is the Simon Gale series about?
Simon Gale appears in three Gerald Verner mysteries: Noose for a Lady (1952), Sorcerer’s House (1956), and The Snark was a Boojum (2017, published posthumously). The series spans from Verner’s active career into modern reissues of his unpublished work.