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Lady Darby Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lady Darby Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Lady Darby Mystery series? Start with "The Anatomist's Wife" (2012) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Lady Darby Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Anatomist's Wife
2012

Mortal Arts
2013

A Grave Matter
2014

A Study in Death
2015

A Pressing Engagement
2016

As Death Draws Near
2016

A Brush with Shadows
2018

An Artless Demise
2019

A Stroke of Malice
2020

A Wicked Conceit
2021

A Perilous Perspective
2022

A Fatal Illusion
2023

A Deceptive Composition
2024

A Tarnished Canvas
2025
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