Mavis Doriel Hay Books in Order
Mavis Doriel Hay is a renowned British novelist, expert in rural handicraft, and researcher. Born in 1894, she spent her early life in north London, where she developed a strong foundation for her future literary career. Hay attended St Hilda's, Oxford, during the same period as notable author Dorothy L Sayers at Somerville. Her writing spans multiple genres, with a notable focus on detective fiction, particularly in her three highly acclaimed novels: 'Murder Underground' (1934), 'Death on the Cherwell' (1935), and 'The Santa Klaus Murder' (1936). Beyond her literary achievements, Hay is also a respected author on rural handicraft, having co-authored 'Rural Industries of England and Wales' with Helen Elizabeth Fitzrandolph. Her expertise and influential connections led her to a role as a researcher for the Rural Industries Bureau, where she worked to promote craft industries in underserved areas.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Mavis Doriel Hay
- #1AmazonThe Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)(1862)
- #2AmazonThe Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)(1929)
- #3AmazonIt Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)(1930)
- #4AmazonThe Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)(1930)
- #5AmazonCastle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)(1931)
- #6AmazonMurder of a Lady / The Silver Scale Mystery (By: Anthony Wynne)(1931)
- #7AmazonMystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)(1931)
- #8AmazonThe Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)(1931)
- #9AmazonThe Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)(1931)
- #10AmazonThe Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)(1931)
- #11AmazonThe Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)(1932)
- #12AmazonThe Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)(1932)
- #13AmazonPortrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)(1933)
- #14AmazonDeath in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)(1933)
- #15AmazonFamily Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)(1933)
- #16AmazonThe Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)(1933)
- #17AmazonThe Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)(1934)
- #18AmazonMurder Underground(1934)
- #19AmazonScarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)(1934)
- #20AmazonDeath of an Airman (By: Christopher Sprigg)(1934)
- #21AmazonThe Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)(1934)
- #22AmazonThe 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)(1934)
- #23AmazonThe Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)(1934)
- #24AmazonWeekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)(1934)
- #25AmazonQuick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)(1934)
- #26AmazonThe Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)(1935)
- #27AmazonDeath on the Cherwell(1935)
- #28AmazonThe Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)(1935)
- #29AmazonThe Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)(1936)
- #30AmazonThe Santa Klaus Murder(1936)
- #31AmazonThe Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)(1936)
- #32AmazonDeath of Anton (By: Alan Melville)(1936)
- #33AmazonThe Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes (By: Ethel Lina White)(1936)
- #34AmazonDeath in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)(1936)
- #35AmazonMurder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)(1936)
- #36AmazonMystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)(1937)
- #37AmazonBats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1937)
- #38AmazonThe Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)(1937)
- #39AmazonExcellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)(1938)
- #40AmazonMurder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)(1938)
- #41AmazonAntidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)(1938)
- #42AmazonThirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)(1938)
- #43AmazonThe Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)(1938)
- #44AmazonThe Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)(1939)
- #45AmazonSeven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)(1939)
- #46AmazonVerdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)(1940)
- #47AmazonA Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)(1940)
- #48AmazonDeath of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)(1942)
- #49AmazonThe Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)(1942)
- #50AmazonSomebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)(1943)
- #51AmazonMurder's a Swine (By: Nap Lombard)(1943)
- #52AmazonCheckmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1944)
- #53AmazonFell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1944)
- #54AmazonMurder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1945)
- #55AmazonTrouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)(1945)
- #56AmazonFire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1946)
- #57AmazonDeath Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)(1947)
- #58AmazonSmallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)(1950)
- #59AmazonCalamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)(1950)
- #60AmazonDeath Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)(1951)
- #61AmazonLast Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)(1952)
- #62AmazonThe Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)(1952)
- #63AmazonMurder in the Mill-Race (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(1952)
- #64AmazonCrossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)(1952)
- #65AmazonDeath on the Riviera (By: John Bude)(1952)
- #66AmazonMurder As a Fine Art (By: Carol Carnac)(1953)
- #67AmazonThe Man Who Didn't Fly (By: Margot Bennett)(1955)
- #68AmazonThe Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)(1957)
- #69AmazonThe Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)(1958)
- #70AmazonThe Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)(1960)
- #71AmazonSergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)(1960)
- #72AmazonThe Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)(1961)
- #73AmazonThe Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)(1961)
- #74AmazonDue to a Death (By: Mary Kelly)(1963)
- #75AmazonSurfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)(1964)
- #76AmazonThe Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)(1965)
- #77AmazonThe Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)(1967)
- #78AmazonLondon Particular (By: Christianna Brand)(1972)
- #79AmazonThe End of the Web (By: George Sims)(1976)
- #80AmazonCapital Crimes (By: Martin Edwards,Richard Marsh)(2015)
- #81AmazonResorting to Murder (By: Martin Edwards)(2015)
- #82AmazonSilent Nights (By: Martin Edwards)(2015)
- #83AmazonMurder at the Manor (By: Martin Edwards)(2016)
- #84AmazonSerpents in Eden (By: Martin Edwards)(2016)
- #85AmazonCrimson Snow (By: Martin Edwards,Fergus Hume)(2016)
- #86AmazonForeign Bodies (By: Martin Edwards,Palle Rosenkrantz)(2017)
- #87AmazonThe Long Arm of the Law (By: Martin Edwards)(2017)
- #88AmazonMiraculous Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)(2017)
- #89AmazonContinental Crimes (By: Martin Edwards)(2017)
- #90AmazonBlood on the Tracks (By: Martin Edwards)(2018)
- #91AmazonThe Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories (By: Martin Edwards)(2018)
- #92AmazonGolden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)(2018)
- #93AmazonDeep Waters (By: Martin Edwards)(2019)
- #94AmazonThe Measure of Malice (By: Martin Edwards)(2019)
- #95AmazonSettling Scores (By: Martin Edwards)(2020)
- #96AmazonA Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)(2020)
- #97AmazonTwo-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(2021)
- #98AmazonGuilty Creatures (By: Martin Edwards)(2021)
- #99AmazonDeath of an Author (By: E.C.R. Lorac)(2024)
- #100AmazonCrimes of Cymru (By: Martin Edwards)(2024)
- #101AmazonThe Wheel Spins (By: Ethel Lina White)(2025)
- #102AmazonLessons in Crime (By: Martin Edwards)(2025)
- #103AmazonTea on Sunday (By: Lettice Cooper)(2026)
About Mavis Doriel Hay
Mavis Doriel Hay is a renowned British novelist, expert in rural handicraft, and researcher. Born in 1894, she spent her early life in north London, where she developed a strong foundation for her future literary career. Hay attended St Hilda's, Oxford, during the same period as notable author Dorothy L Sayers at Somerville. Her writing spans multiple genres, with a notable focus on detective fiction, particularly in her three highly acclaimed novels: 'Murder Underground' (1934), 'Death on the Cherwell' (1935), and 'The Santa Klaus Murder' (1936). Beyond her literary achievements, Hay is also a respected author on rural handicraft, having co-authored 'Rural Industries of England and Wales' with Helen Elizabeth Fitzrandolph. Her expertise and influential connections led her to a role as a researcher for the Rural Industries Bureau, where she worked to promote craft industries in underserved areas.
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