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Caper Court Books in Order

9 Books
1994 – 2020 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

To fully appreciate the escalating rivalries and complex personal dramas of London's legal elite, you should read the Caper Court series in publication order. The books progress chronologically, following the continuous lives and careers of the barristers at 5 Caper Court.

  1. The Pupil (1994)
  2. Judicial Whispers (1995)
  3. An Immoral Code (1998)
  4. A Hallowed Place (1999)
  5. A Perfect Obsession (2002)
  6. Calculating Heart (2004)
  7. Breath of Corruption (2007)
  8. Errors of Judgment (2013)
  9. A Touch of Silk (2020)

Where to Start

You should start directly with the first novel, The Pupil. It introduces Anthony Cross, a talented but penniless young lawyer competing for a highly sought-after tenancy at 5 Caper Court, and establishes Leo Davies, the charming, bisexually active, and ethically fluid Queen's Counsel who becomes the central anchor of the series' drama.

Chronological Caveats & Practical Guidance

Fortunately, there are no complicated timeline jumps, prequels, or parallel timelines. The story flows straight forward from the mid-1990s through to 2020. However, because the relationships are highly serialized, skipping any book will make it difficult to follow the evolving domestic soap opera and professional shifting of allegiances within the chambers.

Spin-offs and Co-authored Books

There are no spin-offs, tie-in novellas, or co-authored entries in this universe. Caro Fraser, drawing from her real-life career as a commercial barrister, wrote the series entirely on her own. Following her passing in 2020, the final novel A Touch of Silk serves as the definitive ending to the Caper Court saga.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best order to read the Caper Court series?

The best order is the publication order, starting with The Pupil and ending with A Touch of Silk. The publication order matches the chronological development of the characters.

QWhere should I start reading Caper Court?

You should start with the very first book, The Pupil, as it introduces the key cast and the competitive environment of the chambers.

QHow many books are in the Caper Court series?

There are nine books in total, spanning from 1994 to 2020.

QAre there any spin-offs or tie-ins?

No. The entire Caper Court universe is contained within the main nine-book series written by Caro Fraser.

QIs the Caper Court series finished?

Yes. The author, Caro Fraser, passed away in 2020, and the ninth book, A Touch of Silk, published that same year, serves as the final novel.

QWho is the main character in the series?

While The Pupil begins with young barrister-in-training Anthony Cross, the central character throughout the series is Leo Davies, a charismatic and morally complex QC.