Inspector Felse Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Felse books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Fallen Into the Pit
Buy on Amazon1951
Death and the Joyful Woman
Buy on Amazon1961
Flight of a Witch
Buy on Amazon1964
A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs
Buy on Amazon1965
The Piper on the Mountain
Buy on Amazon1966
Black Is the Colour of My True Love's Heart
Buy on Amazon1967
The Grass Widow's Tale
Buy on Amazon1968
The House of Green Turf
Buy on Amazon1969
Mourning Raga
Buy on Amazon1969
The Knocker on Death's Door
Buy on Amazon1970
Death to the Landlords
Buy on Amazon1972
City of Gold and Shadows
Buy on Amazon1973
Rainbow's End
Buy on Amazon1978
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Felse series is publication order: 1. Fallen Into the Pit (1951), 2. Death and the Joyful Woman (1961), 3. Flight of a Witch (1964), 4. A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs (1965), 5. The Piper on the Mountain (1966), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Felse series by Ellis Peters contains 13 books. The series began in 1951 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Felse series is written by Ellis Peters. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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