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Beaufort and Company Mysteries Books in Order

5 Books
2008 – 2011 Published
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01
Defending Angels
Defending Angels
2008
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02
Angel's Advocate
Angel's Advocate
2009
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03
Avenging Angels
Avenging Angels
2010
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04
Angel's Verdict
Angel's Verdict
2010
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05
Angel Condemned
Angel Condemned
2011
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The Recommended Reading Order

To fully appreciate the character development and overarching supernatural lore, the Beaufort and Company Mysteries should be read in publication order. The chronological storyline directly tracks the release sequence.

  1. Defending Angels (2008)
  2. Angel's Advocate (2009)
  3. Avenging Angels (2010)
  4. Angel's Verdict (2011)
  5. Angel Condemned (2011)

Savannah and the Celestial Court

Set in the atmospheric, historic city of Savannah, Georgia, the series blends cozy legal drama with paranormal fantasy. The main protagonist, Brianna 'Bree' Winston-Beaufort, inherits a haunted law firm and finds herself navigating the Celestial Court—a divine justice system where she must defend souls facing eternal charges. This unique concept makes the series stand out among typical cozy mysteries.

Author Pseudonyms and Crossovers

Mary Stanton, the author of the Beaufort and Company Mysteries, also writes the popular Hemlock Falls Mysteries under the pseudonym Claudia Bishop. However, there are no crossovers or shared universes between these two series. The Hemlock Falls books follow sisters Sarah and Meg Quilliam in upstate New York, while the Beaufort series remains dedicated to Bree's Savannah-based ghostly cases.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Beaufort and Company Mysteries?

You should start with the first book, Defending Angels (2008), to understand Bree's introduction to the Celestial Court and the haunted law firm.

QIs the chronological reading order different from the publication order?

No, the chronological storyline matches the publication order exactly. Reading the books from first to fifth is the best way to enjoy the series.

QAre there any spin-offs or crossover books in this series?

No. Although Mary Stanton also writes the Hemlock Falls Mysteries under the pen name Claudia Bishop, there are no crossovers between the two universes.

QWho is the main protagonist of the Beaufort and Company Mysteries?

The series features Brianna 'Bree' Winston-Beaufort, a lawyer who inherits her uncle's Savannah law firm and takes on cases involving earthly and ghostly clients.

QHow many books are in the complete series?

The series is complete with five novels, published between 2008 and 2011.