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ⓘ About C.C. Benison
C. C Benison is the pen name of Douglas Alfred Whiteway, a Canadian journalist and author residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He holds two bachelor’s degrees—one in religious studies, which he received from the University of Manitoba and the second one in Journalism, received from Carleton University. Besides authoring a series of best-selling books, Douglas has also worked with the Winnipeg Free Press and the Winnipeg Tribune. Using his C.C Benison pen name, Douglas authored ‘Her Majesty Investigates’ murder series, set out in the estate of Queen Elizabeth II. The series skirts arounds Jane Bee, a house maid with a knack for solving murder crimes.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.C. Benison?
C. C Benison is the pen name of Douglas Alfred Whiteway, a Canadian journalist and author residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He holds two bachelor’s degrees—one in religious studies, which he received from the University of Manitoba and the second one in Journalism, received from Carleton University. Besides authoring a series of best-selling books, Douglas has also worked with the Winnipeg Free Press and the Winnipeg Tribune.
Which C.C. Benison series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Her Majesty Investigates series, the earliest of C.C. Benison's multi-book series: it opens with Death at Buckingham Palace (1996) and runs to 3 books across 1996–1998, ending with Death at Windsor Castle (1998). C.C. Benison's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has C.C. Benison written?
C.C. Benison has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1996 and 2020. 7 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Father Christmas Mystery series with 4 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should C.C. Benison's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C.C. Benison's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Her Majesty Investigates (1996–1998, 3 books) and Father Christmas Mystery (2011–2020, 4 books).
How are C.C. Benison's books organised into series?
This guide splits C.C. Benison's 10 books into 2 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Father Christmas Mystery (4 books, 2011–2020); Her Majesty Investigates (3 books, 1996–1998).