Dorothy Cannell Books in Order
Dorothy Cannell, a prolific mystery author, crafts stories that captivate readers with her unique blend of wit and intrigue. Born in London, England, she now resides in Belfast, Maine, where she draws inspiration from her surroundings. Her beloved Ellie Haskell series follows the interior decorator-turned-amateur-detective, as well as her quirky family and friends, in a series of humorous and suspenseful mysteries. Cannell's writing career has been marked by numerous accolades, including her novel "The Thin Woman" being selected as one of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Twentieth Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Cannell continues to entertain and engage readers with her captivating tales.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Dorothy Cannell
- #1AmazonThe Thin Woman(1984)
- #2AmazonThe Widow's Club(1988)
- #3AmazonMum's the Word(1990)
- #4AmazonFemmes Fatal(1992)
- #5AmazonHow to Murder Your Mother-In-Law(1994)
- #6AmazonHow to Murder the Man of Your Dreams(1995)
- #7AmazonThe Spring Cleaning Murders(1998)
- #8AmazonThe Trouble with Harriet(1999)
- #9AmazonBridesmaids Revisited(2000)
- #10AmazonThe Importance of Being Ernestine(2002)
- #11AmazonWithering Heights(2007)
- #12AmazonGoodbye, Ms. Chips(2008)
- #13AmazonShe Shoots to Conquer(2009)
- #1AmazonGod Save the Queen!(1997)
- #2AmazonSea Glass Summer(2012)
- #3AmazonThe Family Jewels And Other Stories(2001)
- #4AmazonThe High Cost of Living(1990)
- #5AmazonThe January Sales Stowaway(1991)
- #6AmazonThe Family Jewels(1994)
- #7AmazonCupid’s Arrow(1995)
- #8AmazonSisters in Crime 3(1990)
- #9AmazonChristmas Stalkings(1991)
- #10AmazonThe Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion(1993)
- #11AmazonMalice Domestic 3(1994)
- #12AmazonFunny Bones: 15 New Tales of Murder and Mayhem(1997)
- #13AmazonNaked Came the Farmer(1998)
- #14AmazonCrafty Cat Crimes(2000)
- #15AmazonMalice Domestic 9(2000)
- #16AmazonThe World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 2(2000)
- #17AmazonThe Sunken Sailor(2004)
- #1AmazonDown the Garden Path(1985)
About Dorothy Cannell
Dorothy Cannell, a prolific mystery author, crafts stories that captivate readers with her unique blend of wit and intrigue. Born in London, England, she now resides in Belfast, Maine, where she draws inspiration from her surroundings. Her beloved Ellie Haskell series follows the interior decorator-turned-amateur-detective, as well as her quirky family and friends, in a series of humorous and suspenseful mysteries. Cannell's writing career has been marked by numerous accolades, including her novel "The Thin Woman" being selected as one of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Twentieth Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Cannell continues to entertain and engage readers with her captivating tales.
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