Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakespearean Whodunnits | 1997 | Susanna Gregory | Buy |
| 2 | The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3 | 2002 | Susanna Gregory | Buy |
These two anthologies feature short fiction by Susanna Gregory alongside other mystery and crime writers. Shakespearean Whodunnits (1997) is a themed collection in which various authors write murder mysteries inspired by or connected to the works of William Shakespeare. Gregory’s contribution draws on the same historical research skills she uses in her novel-length series.
The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3 (2002) is a broader collection that gathers outstanding mystery and crime short fiction from a given year. Gregory’s inclusion reflects her standing in the historical mystery genre during the early years of the Matthew Bartholomew series, when she was establishing herself as one of the leading writers of medieval crime fiction.