Hildegarde Withers Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hildegarde Withers books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Penguin Pool Murder
Buy on Amazon1931
Murder on Wheels
Buy on Amazon1932
Murder on the Blackboard
Buy on Amazon1932
The Puzzle of the Pepper Tree
Buy on Amazon1933
The Puzzle of the Silver Persian
Buy on Amazon1934
The Riddle of the Blueblood Murders
Buy on Amazon1934
The Puzzle of the Red Stallion
Buy on Amazon1936
The Puzzle of the Blue Banderilla
Buy on Amazon1937
The Puzzle of the Happy Hooligan
Buy on Amazon1941
Miss Withers Regrets
Buy on Amazon1947
Four Lost Ladies
Buy on Amazon1949
The Green Ace / At One Fell Swoop
Buy on Amazon1950
The Monkey Murder
Buy on Amazon1950
Nipped in the Bud
Buy on Amazon1951
Cold Poison / Exit Laughing
Buy on Amazon1954
Trap for a Redhead
Buy on Amazon1955
Hildegarde Withers Makes the Scene
Buy on Amazon1969
Hildegarde Withers: Uncollected Stories
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hildegarde Withers series is publication order: 1. The Penguin Pool Murder (1931), 2. Murder on Wheels (1932), 3. Murder on the Blackboard (1932), 4. The Puzzle of the Pepper Tree (1933), 5. The Puzzle of the Silver Persian (1934), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hildegarde Withers series by Stuart Palmer contains 18 books. The series began in 1931 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hildegarde Withers series is written by Stuart Palmer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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