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Frances Doughty Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Frances Doughty books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Frances Doughty series? Start with "The Poisonous Seed" (2011) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Frances Doughty reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Poisonous Seed
2011
The Daughters of Gentlemen
2012
A Case of Doubtful Death
2013
An Appetite for Murder
2014
The Children of Silence
2015
Death in Bayswater
2016
A True and Faithful Brother
2017
Murder at the Bayswater Bicycle Club
2018
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