Marian Babson Books in Order

Marian Babson, a British-American author, has lived a life steeped in the vibrant culture of London. Her diverse experiences have spanned various careers, including librarian, campaign manager, secretary, and den mother to commercial artists. As a temp, she immersed herself in the city's business scene, working for esteemed clients such as architects, law firms, and the British Museum. Babson also served as secretary to the Crime Writers' Association, further fueling her passion for mystery writing. As a full-time author, her interests in theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and cats have greatly influenced her work. With a career spanning over five decades, she has penned 44 novels, including her debut 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' in 2007. Babson's signature style, dubbed "Murder Most British" by her publishers, is characterized by amateur sleuths and a lack of graphic violence. Her novels often feature reoccurring characters, yet remain standalone stories that can be read in any order.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Marian Babson

  • #1
    Cover-Up Story(1988)
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  • #2
    Tourists are for Trapping(1989)
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  • #3
    Murder at the Cat Show(1989)
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  • #4
    In the Teeth of Adversity(1990)
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    Canapés for the Kitties(1996)
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  • #2
    Miss Petunia's Last Case(1996)
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  • #3
    Please Do Feed the Cat(2004)
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    Pretty Lady(1973)
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  • #2
    The Stalking Lamb(1974)
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  • #3
    Unfair Exchange(1974)
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  • #4
    Murder Sails at Midnight(1975)
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  • #5
    There Must Be Some Mistake(1975)
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  • #6
    Untimely Guest(1976)
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  • #7
    Lord Mayor of Death(1977)
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  • #8
    Murder, Murder, Little Star(1977)
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  • #9
    Tightrope For Three(1978)
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  • #10
    The Twelve Deaths of Christmas(1979)
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  • #11
    So Soon Done For(1979)
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  • #12
    Dangerous to Know(1980)
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  • #13
    Line Up for Murder(1980)
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  • #14
    Queue Here for Murder(1980)
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  • #15
    Bejewelled Death(1981)
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  • #16
    Death Beside The Sea(1982)
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  • #17
    Death Warmed Up(1982)
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  • #18
    Paws for Alarm(1984)
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  • #19
    Death Swap(1984)
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  • #20
    The Cruise of a Deathtime(1984)
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  • #21
    A Fool For Murder(1984)
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  • #22
    Whiskers & Smoke(1985)
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  • #23
    Trail of Ashes(1985)
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  • #24
    Death in Fashion(1987)
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  • #25
    Murder on a Mystery Tour / Weekend For Murder(1987)
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  • #26
    Guilty Party(1989)
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  • #27
    Past Regret(1990)
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  • #28
    Fatal Fortune(1991)
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  • #29
    Nine Lives to Murder(1994)
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  • #30
    The Diamond Cat(1995)
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  • #31
    The Company of Cats(1999)
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  • #32
    The Multiple Cat(1999)
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  • #33
    A Tealeaf in the Mouse(2000)
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  • #34
    To Catch a Cat(2000)
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  • #35
    Deadly Deceit(2001)
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  • #36
    The Cat Next Door(2002)
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  • #37
    Retreat From Murder(2004)
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  • #38
    Only the Cat / Only the Cat Knew(2007)
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  • #1
    Reel Murder(1987)
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  • #2
    Encore Murder(1990)
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  • #3
    Shadows in Their Blood(1991)
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  • #4
    Break a Leg, Darlings(1995)
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  • #5
    Even Yuppies Die(1996)
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  • #6
    The Cat Who Wasn't a Dog(2003)
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  • #7
    Not Quite a Geisha(2003)
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  • #8
    No Cooperation from the Cat(2012)
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About Marian Babson

Marian Babson, a British-American author, has lived a life steeped in the vibrant culture of London. Her diverse experiences have spanned various careers, including librarian, campaign manager, secretary, and den mother to commercial artists. As a temp, she immersed herself in the city's business scene, working for esteemed clients such as architects, law firms, and the British Museum. Babson also served as secretary to the Crime Writers' Association, further fueling her passion for mystery writing. As a full-time author, her interests in theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and cats have greatly influenced her work. With a career spanning over five decades, she has penned 44 novels, including her debut 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' in 2007. Babson's signature style, dubbed "Murder Most British" by her publishers, is characterized by amateur sleuths and a lack of graphic violence. Her novels often feature reoccurring characters, yet remain standalone stories that can be read in any order.

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