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A Lady & Lady’s Maid Mystery Books in Order

  • 9 Books
  • 2015 – 2025 Published

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Where to Start: The Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, you should read the A Lady & Lady’s Maid Mystery series in publication order. The mysteries themselves are self-contained, but the overarching character development, the evolving upstairs-downstairs bond between Lady Phoebe and Eva, and the post-World War I societal changes unfold sequentially. Pacing yourself alongside the publication order will give you the most rewarding journey through the changing landscape of 1920s England.

A Lady & Lady’s Maid Mystery Books in Order

Here is the complete list of Alyssa Maxwell’s series in both publication and chronological order:

  1. Murder Most Malicious (2015) – Set in December 1918 at Foxwood Hall.
  2. A Pinch of Poison (2016) – Investigates a headmistress's death at a girls' school.
  3. A Devious Death (2017) – Unravels the death of a handsome young veteran.
  4. A Murderous Marriage (2019) – Takes the duo to a grand estate in Leicestershire.
  5. A Silent Stabbing (2020) – Probes the suspicious death of a local gardener.
  6. A Sinister Service (2021) – Explores a murder amongst the household staff.
  7. A Deadly Endowment (2021) – Focuses on a library dedication turned deadly.
  8. A Fashionable Fatality (2023) – Features a glamorous house party with a cameo from Coco Chanel.
  9. Two Weddings and a Murder (2025) – The final installment wrapping up Phoebe and Eva's journeys.

Chronological Order and Timeline Caveats

Unlike some long-running cozy mysteries, there are no prequels or timeline jumps in this series. The chronological timeline matches the publication dates exactly, beginning just after the Armistice in late 1918 and moving forward through the early-to-mid 1920s. You do not need to worry about adjusting your reading order to match the story timeline.

Spin-offs, Tie-ins, and Co-authored Books

The A Lady & Lady’s Maid Mystery series was written entirely by Alyssa Maxwell, with no co-authored books, short story collections, or direct spin-off series. However, if you finish these nine books and want more of Maxwell's historical detective work, you will love her Gilded Newport Mysteries. That series is set in the late 19th-century Gilded Age of Newport, Rhode Island, and has even been adapted into a television movie on the Hallmark Mystery channel.

Frequently Asked

Do you need to read the Lady & Lady's Maid Mystery books in order?

Yes. While the murder mysteries are self-contained, the characters' personal lives, social status, and historical timeline evolve chronologically. Reading them in order of publication is highly recommended.

What is the chronological order of the series?

The chronological order is identical to the publication order, starting with Murder Most Malicious in 1918 and continuing through Two Weddings and a Murder in the 1920s.

Is Two Weddings and a Murder the final book in the series?

Yes, Two Weddings and a Murder, which was published in February 2025, serves as the ninth and final book in the series, concluding the story arc of Phoebe and Eva.

Are there any spin-off series or companion novellas?

There are no direct spin-offs or companion novellas. However, fans of Alyssa Maxwell's work can transition to her other major historical mystery series, the Gilded Newport Mysteries.

Who are the main characters of the series?

The stories center on the partnership of Lady Phoebe Renshaw, an open-minded aristocrat, and Eva Huntford, her pragmatic and protective lady's maid.