Emily Brightwell Books in Order
Emily Brightwell is a multifaceted author, born on October 11, 1948, in West Virginia's Appalachian mountains. She grew up in Pasadena, California, after her family relocated from West Virginia in 1959. Following her graduation from California State University, Brightwell embarked on a journey to explore the world, eventually settling in England with her husband, Richard James Arguile, whom she married in 1976. They have two children, Matthew and Amanda. As a writer, Brightwell has explored various genres under different pseudonyms, including romance novels as Sarah Temple and Young Adult novels as Cheryl Lanham. With Emily Brightwell, she is best known for crafting the beloved "Mrs. Jeffries" mystery series. Currently, Brightwell resides in California with her husband and their cherished family pet, Kiwi.
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Book Series by Emily Brightwell
- #1AmazonThe Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries(1993)
- #2AmazonMrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues(1993)
- #3AmazonThe Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries(1993)
- #4AmazonMrs. Jeffries Takes Stock(1994)
- #5AmazonMrs. Jeffries on the Ball(1994)
- #6AmazonMrs. Jeffries on the Trail(1995)
- #7AmazonMrs. Jeffries Plays the Cook(1995)
- #8AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Missing Alibi(1996)
- #9AmazonMrs. Jeffries Stands Corrected(1996)
- #10AmazonMrs. Jeffries Takes the Stage(1997)
- #11AmazonMrs. Jeffries Questions the Answer(1997)
- #12AmazonMrs. Jeffries Reveals Her Art(1998)
- #13AmazonMrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake(1998)
- #14AmazonMrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat(1999)
- #15AmazonMrs. Jeffries Weeds the Plot(2000)
- #16AmazonMrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post(2001)
- #17AmazonMrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case(2003)
- #18AmazonMrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney(2004)
- #19AmazonMrs. Jeffries Stalks the Hunter(2004)
- #20AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight(2005)
- #21AmazonMrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict(2006)
- #22AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Best Laid Plans(2006)
- #23AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen(2007)
- #24AmazonMrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump(2008)
- #25AmazonMrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time(2009)
- #26AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings(2009)
- #27AmazonMrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind(2010)
- #28AmazonMrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead(2011)
- #29AmazonMrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up(2011)
- #30AmazonMrs. Jeffries Defends Her Own(2012)
- #31AmazonMrs. Jeffries Turns the Tide(2013)
- #32AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen(2013)
- #33AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away(2014)
- #34AmazonMrs. Jeffries Wins the Prize(2016)
- #35AmazonMrs. Jeffries Rights a Wrong(2017)
- #36AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Three Wise Women(2017)
- #37AmazonMrs. Jeffries Delivers the Goods(2019)
- #38AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel(2019)
- #39AmazonMrs. Jeffries Demands Justice(2020)
- #40AmazonMrs. Jeffries and the Midwinter Murders(2021)
- #41AmazonMrs. Jeffries Aims to Win(2023)
About Emily Brightwell
Emily Brightwell is a multifaceted author, born on October 11, 1948, in West Virginia's Appalachian mountains. She grew up in Pasadena, California, after her family relocated from West Virginia in 1959. Following her graduation from California State University, Brightwell embarked on a journey to explore the world, eventually settling in England with her husband, Richard James Arguile, whom she married in 1976. They have two children, Matthew and Amanda. As a writer, Brightwell has explored various genres under different pseudonyms, including romance novels as Sarah Temple and Young Adult novels as Cheryl Lanham. With Emily Brightwell, she is best known for crafting the beloved "Mrs. Jeffries" mystery series. Currently, Brightwell resides in California with her husband and their cherished family pet, Kiwi.
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