Charles Lenox

Charles Lenox

Series by Charles Finch

Join 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

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