
Charles Lenox
Series by Charles FinchJoin Charles Lenox, an intrepid amateur detective in 1860s Victorian London, as he trades the solace of his study for thrilling escapades through opulent mansions and shadowy taverns, unraveling intricate mysteries that challenge his intellect and charm in this captivating historical mystery series.
Step into the lavish world of Victorian England, where elegance shrouds a landscape riddled with secrets, and every cup of tea may hide a deadly truth. In the acclaimed Charles Lenox series by Charles Finch, readers are drawn into the life of the charming and astute gentleman detective, Charles Lenox. Renowned for his keen observational skills and insatiable curiosity, Lenox eschews idle pursuits for the thrill of unraveling mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of high society. From the shocking discovery of Prudence Smith's untimely demise to the intricate web of past romances, envy, and betrayal that envelops her death, Lenox becomes embroiled in a dangerous investigation that tests his intellect and resolve. Each case brings forth a new set of rich characters—from noble figures with hidden agendas to cunning adversaries—who challenge Lenox’s moral compass and detective acumen. As he navigates the treacherous waters of aristocratic ambition, themes of loyalty, justice, and the significance of personal connections intertwine, leaving readers breathless with anticipation. With each turn of the page, Finch immerses you in a world where every whisper can reveal a truth and every corner may conceal a threat. Will Lenox’s determination unravel the threads of murder before the final curtain falls? Discover the allure of suspense, charm, and the complexities of human nature within the pages of this thrilling series—one mystery at a time.
Books in this Series
Charles Lenox Mysteries
A Beautiful Blue Death
Published in 2007
The September Society
Published in 2008
The Fleet Street Murders
Published in 2009
A Stranger in Mayfair
Published in 2010
A Burial at Sea
Published in 2011
An East End Murder
Published in 2011
A Death in the Small Hours
Published in 2012
An Old Betrayal
Published in 2013
The Laws of Murder
Published in 2014
Home by Nightfall
Published in 2015
The Inheritance
Published in 2016
Gone Before Christmas
Published in 2017
The Woman in the Water
Published in 2018
The Vanishing Man
Published in 2019
The Last Passenger
Published in 2020
An Extravagant Death
Published in 2021
The Hidden City
Published in 2025
Chronological Order of Charles Lenox Mysteries
The Woman in the Water
Published in 2018
The Vanishing Man
Published in 2019
The Last Passenger
Published in 2020
A Beautiful Blue Death
Published in 2007
The September Society
Published in 2008
The Fleet Street Murders
Published in 2009
A Stranger in Mayfair
Published in 2010
A Burial at Sea
Published in 2011
An East End Murder
Published in 2011
A Death in the Small Hours
Published in 2012
An Old Betrayal
Published in 2013
The Laws of Murder
Published in 2014
Home by Nightfall
Published in 2015
The Inheritance
Published in 2016
Gone Before Christmas
Published in 2017
An Extravagant Death
Published in 2021
The Hidden City
Published in 2025