Magdalen Nabb Books in Order
Magdalen Nabb is a renowned crime writer and children's author, known for her unique blend of cultural insight and gripping storytelling. Born in Lancashire in 1947, Nabb initially trained as a potter before abandoning her craft and embarking on a new life in Florence with her son in 1975. She has lived in the city ever since, drawing inspiration from its secrets and mysteries. As the author of fourteen crime novels featuring Marshal Guarnaccia of the carabinieri, Nabb has created a distinctive series of books set in Florence, where the city's hidden realities often collide with the Marshal's investigations. Her Josie Smith books, set in her native Lancashire, have become a beloved and award-winning series, including the Smarties Book Prize-winning title, Josie Smith and Eileen.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Magdalen Nabb
- #1AmazonJosie Smith in Autumn(1901)
- #2AmazonJosie Smith(1989)
- #3AmazonJosie Smith at School(1990)
- #4AmazonJosie Smith At The Seaside / Seashore(1990)
- #5AmazonJosie Smith and Eileen(1991)
- #6AmazonJosie Smith at Christmas(1994)
- #7AmazonJosie Smith At The Market(1995)
- #8AmazonJosie Smith in Hospital(1995)
- #9AmazonJosie Smith in Winter(1999)
- #10AmazonJosie Smith in Spring(2000)
- #11AmazonJosie Smith in Summer(2000)
- #1AmazonDeath of an Englishman(1981)
- #2AmazonDeath of a Dutchman(1981)
- #3AmazonDeath in Springtime(1983)
- #4AmazonDeath in Autumn(1985)
- #5AmazonThe Marshal and the Murderer(1987)
- #6AmazonThe Marshal and the Madwoman(1988)
- #7AmazonThe Marshal's Own Case(1990)
- #8AmazonThe Marshal Makes His Report(1992)
- #9AmazonThe Marshal at the Villa Torrini(1993)
- #10AmazonThe Monster of Florence / The Marshal and the Forgery(1996)
- #11AmazonProperty of Blood(1999)
- #12AmazonSome Bitter Taste(2002)
- #13AmazonThe Innocent(2005)
- #14AmazonVita Nuova(2008)
About Magdalen Nabb
Magdalen Nabb is a renowned crime writer and children's author, known for her unique blend of cultural insight and gripping storytelling. Born in Lancashire in 1947, Nabb initially trained as a potter before abandoning her craft and embarking on a new life in Florence with her son in 1975. She has lived in the city ever since, drawing inspiration from its secrets and mysteries. As the author of fourteen crime novels featuring Marshal Guarnaccia of the carabinieri, Nabb has created a distinctive series of books set in Florence, where the city's hidden realities often collide with the Marshal's investigations. Her Josie Smith books, set in her native Lancashire, have become a beloved and award-winning series, including the Smarties Book Prize-winning title, Josie Smith and Eileen.
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