🎯 Where Should I Start?
Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Regency Books
Start with: Tainted Angel (2013)
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Publication Order of New Scotland Yard / Doyle and Acton Books
Start with: Murder in Thrall (2013)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Barbary Mark (2017)
ⓘ About Anne Cleeland
Anne Cleeland is a notable author known for her suspense and mystery novels. Her historical books, Tainted Angel and Daughter of the God-King, are set in the Regency period, showcasing Cleeland’s expertise in this era. Regarding her mystery series, the first was published in 2013, swiftly followed by two more – one later the same year and another in 2014. She is a member of the California State Bar, which perhaps influences her passion for writing stories related to mystery and crime. Although she has authored only a few books, she has already garnered positive reviews, with readers eagerly anticipating more of her captivating tales.
All Book Series by Anne Cleeland
1
Tainted Angel
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Daughter of the God-King
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013
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3
The Bengal Bridegift
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Murder in Thrall
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 2013
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2
Murder in Retribution
Book 2 of 24 · published 2014
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3
Murder in Hindsight
Book 3 of 24 · published 2015
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4
Murder in Containment
Book 4 of 24 · published 2016
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5
Murder in All Honour
Book 5 of 24 · published 2017
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6
Murder in Shadow
Book 6 of 24 · published 2017
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7
Murder in Misdirection
Book 7 of 24 · published 2018
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8
Murder in Spite
Book 8 of 24 · published 2018
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9
Murder in Just Cause
Book 9 of 24 · published 2019
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10
Murder in the Blood
Book 10 of 24 · published 2019
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11
Murder in Deep Regret
Book 11 of 24 · published 2020
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12
Murder in Revelation
Book 12 of 24 · published 2020
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13
Murder in Unsound Mind
Book 13 of 24 · published 2021
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14
Murder in Material Gain
Book 14 of 24 · published 2021
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15
Murder in Immunity
Book 15 of 24 · published 2022
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16
Murder in All Fury
Book 16 of 24 · published 2022
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17
Murder in Admonishment
Book 17 of 24 · published 2023
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18
Murder in Protocol
Book 18 of 24 · published 2023
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19
Murder in Reproach
Book 19 of 24 · published 2024
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20
Murder in Preemption
Book 20 of 24 · published 2024
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21
Murder in Mercy
Book 21 of 24 · published 2025
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22
Murder in All Patience
Book 22 of 24 · published 2025
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23
Murder in Mistake
Book 23 of 24 · published 2026
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24
Murder in Surety
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2026
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1
The Barbary Mark
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2017
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2
The True Pretender
Book 2 of 8 · published 2018
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3
A Death in Sheffield
Book 3 of 8 · published 2019
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4
The Spanish Mask
Book 4 of 8 · published 2020
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6
The Blighted Bride
Book 6 of 8 · published 2022
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7
The Stray Relation
Book 7 of 8 · published 2023
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8
The Penitent
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2025
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1
Hats and Windows
Single-title series · published 2019
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anne Cleeland?
Anne Cleeland is a notable author known for her suspense and mystery novels. Her historical books, Tainted Angel and Daughter of the God-King, are set in the Regency period, showcasing Cleeland's expertise in this era. Regarding her mystery series, the first was published in 2013, swiftly followed by two more – one later the same year and another in 2014.
Which Anne Cleeland series should I start with?
The best place to start is the New Scotland Yard / Doyle and Acton series, the earliest of Anne Cleeland's multi-book series: it opens with Murder in Thrall (2013) and runs to 24 books across 2013–2026, ending with Murder in Surety (2026). Anne Cleeland's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Anne Cleeland written?
Anne Cleeland has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2026. 27 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the New Scotland Yard / Doyle and Acton series with 24 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Anne Cleeland's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Anne Cleeland's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are New Scotland Yard / Doyle and Acton (2013–2026, 24 books) and Regency (2013–2016, 3 books).
How are Anne Cleeland's books organised into series?
This guide splits Anne Cleeland's 36 books into 2 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: New Scotland Yard / Doyle and Acton (24 books, 2013–2026); Regency (3 books, 2013–2016).