The Secret Life of Mary Bennet books in order

Q: "What order should I read The Secret Life of Mary Bennet?"

"Read the series in publication order, starting with The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet (2021). Mary's skills as a spy develop across the trilogy."

Q: "Do I need to read Pride and Prejudice first?"

"It helps to know the basics of Pride and Prejudice, but Cowley provides enough context that you can follow the story without having read Austen's novel."

Q: "What is The Secret Life of Mary Bennet series about?"

"The series reimagines Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Pride and Prejudice, as a spy in Regency England. Set after the events of Austen's novel, Mary is recruited into espionage and investigates crimes during the Napoleonic Wars."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet	2021	Katherine Cowley	Buy
2	The True Confessions of a London Spy	2022	Katherine Cowley	Buy
3	The Lady’s Guide to Death and Deception	2022	Katherine Cowley	Buy

The Secret Life of Mary Bennet series by Katherine Cowley reimagines Mary Bennet from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a spy in Regency-era England. Set after the events of Austen’s novel, the series follows Mary as she is recruited into espionage and begins investigating crimes against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

Mary is the overlooked middle Bennet sister, bookish and often dismissed by her family. In Cowley’s version, those qualities become assets. Her attention to detail, her persistence, and her willingness to go unnoticed make her well-suited to intelligence work. The three books track her growth from a sheltered young woman into a capable agent. Read them in publication order to follow Mary’s development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read The Secret Life of Mary Bennet?

Read the series in publication order, starting with The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet (2021). Mary’s skills as a spy develop across the trilogy.

Do I need to read Pride and Prejudice first?

It helps to know the basics of Pride and Prejudice, but Cowley provides enough context that you can follow the story without having read Austen’s novel.

What is The Secret Life of Mary Bennet series about?

The series reimagines Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Pride and Prejudice, as a spy in Regency England. Set after the events of Austen’s novel, Mary is recruited into espionage and investigates crimes during the Napoleonic Wars.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order