Stuart Palmer Books in Order
Stuart Palmer is a celebrated American author of mysteries, renowned for his intricate plotting and beloved characters. Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Palmer's diverse background, which includes stints in apple picking, journalism, and copywriting, laid the groundwork for his writing career. His debut novel, the crime drama <i>Ace of Jades</i>, published in 1931, marked the beginning of his journey. However, it was his second novel, <i>The Penguin Pool Murder</i>, that catapulted him to fame. The book introduced Hildegarde Withers, a schoolmarm turned sleuth, who solves crimes with wit and charm. Withers became a household name, starring in thirteen novels, including <i>Miss Withers Regrets</i> and <i>Nipped in the Bud</i>. Palmer's success extended beyond literature, as several of his books were adapted into films by RKO Pictures Inc.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Stuart Palmer
- #1AmazonThe Penguin Pool Murder(1931)
- #2AmazonMurder on Wheels(1932)
- #3AmazonMurder on the Blackboard(1932)
- #4AmazonThe Puzzle of the Pepper Tree(1933)
- #5AmazonThe Puzzle of the Silver Persian(1934)
- #6AmazonThe Riddle of the Blueblood Murders(1934)
- #7AmazonThe Puzzle of the Red Stallion(1936)
- #8AmazonThe Puzzle of the Blue Banderilla(1937)
- #9AmazonThe Puzzle of the Happy Hooligan(1941)
- #10AmazonMiss Withers Regrets(1947)
- #11AmazonFour Lost Ladies(1949)
- #12AmazonThe Green Ace / At One Fell Swoop(1950)
- #13AmazonThe Monkey Murder(1950)
- #14AmazonNipped in the Bud(1951)
- #15AmazonCold Poison / Exit Laughing(1954)
- #16AmazonTrap for a Redhead(1955)
- #17AmazonHildegarde Withers Makes the Scene(1969)
- #18AmazonHildegarde Withers: Uncollected Stories(2002)
- #1AmazonUnhappy Hooligan(1956)
- #2AmazonRook Takes Knight(1968)
- #3AmazonThe Riddles of Hildegarde Withers(2022)
- #4Amazon20 Great Tales of Murder(1952)
- #5AmazonDaring Detectives(1969)
- #6AmazonThe Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(1987)
- #7AmazonMurder Plus(1992)
- #8AmazonPhantom Perfumes And Other Shades(2000)
- #9AmazonMurder On The Railways(2003)
About Stuart Palmer
Stuart Palmer is a celebrated American author of mysteries, renowned for his intricate plotting and beloved characters. Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Palmer's diverse background, which includes stints in apple picking, journalism, and copywriting, laid the groundwork for his writing career. His debut novel, the crime drama <i>Ace of Jades</i>, published in 1931, marked the beginning of his journey. However, it was his second novel, <i>The Penguin Pool Murder</i>, that catapulted him to fame. The book introduced Hildegarde Withers, a schoolmarm turned sleuth, who solves crimes with wit and charm. Withers became a household name, starring in thirteen novels, including <i>Miss Withers Regrets</i> and <i>Nipped in the Bud</i>. Palmer's success extended beyond literature, as several of his books were adapted into films by RKO Pictures Inc.
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