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Publication Order of After The Rift Books
Start with: The Palace of Lost Memories (2018)
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Publication Order of Assassins Guild Books
Start with: The Charmer (2013)
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Publication Order of Cleopatra Fox Books
Start with: Murder at the Mayfair Hotel (2020)
ⓘ About C.J. Archer
C.J. Archer is an Australian writer of historical novels full if clever heroines, mysterious heroes, and magical twists set in Victorian England. Her first novel was “The Medium” that was first published in 2012 and went on to become a trilogy”. For as far back she can remember, she has always cherished books and history deems herself fortunate to have to an opportunity in indulging in her two loves through writing historical fantasy romances. Archer also writes as Carolyn Scott, and under the pseudonym has written several short stories that have been published in several women magazines. Archer initially started out writing historical romances before she shifted to writing historical fantasies.
All Book Series by C.J. Archer
1
The Palace of Lost Memories
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2018
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2
The Echo of Broken Dreams
Book 2 of 7 · published 2018
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3
The Whisper of Silenced Voices
Book 3 of 7 · published 2019
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4
The Temple of Forgotten Secrets
Book 4 of 7 · published 2019
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5
The Prison of Buried Hopes
Book 5 of 7 · published 2020
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6
The Return of Absent Souls
Book 6 of 7 · published 2020
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7
The Warrior Priest
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025
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1
The Charmer
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2013
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4
The Sinner
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2014
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1
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2020
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2
Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse
Book 2 of 13 · published 2021
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3
Murder in the Drawing Room
Book 3 of 13 · published 2021
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4
Murder at the Dressmaker's Salon
Book 4 of 13 · published 2022
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5
Murder at the Debutante Ball
Book 5 of 13 · published 2022
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6
Murder at the Crown and Anchor
Book 6 of 13 · published 2023
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7
Murder at the Polo Club
Book 7 of 13 · published 2023
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8
Murder at the Dinner Party
Book 8 of 13 · published 2024
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9
Murder on the Brighton Express
Book 9 of 13 · published 2024
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10
Murder at Hambledon Hall
Book 10 of 13 · published 2025
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11
Murder on Harley Street
Book 11 of 13 · published 2025
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12
Murder and the Missing Treasure
Book 12 of 13 · published 2026
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13
Murder Under the Mistletoe
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2026
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1
The Medium
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012
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3
Evermore
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
The Watchmaker's Daughter
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 2016
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2
The Mapmaker's Apprentice
Book 2 of 14 · published 2016
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3
The Traitor's Gamble
Book 3 of 14 · published 2017
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4
The Apothecary's Poison
Book 4 of 14 · published 2017
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5
The Magician's Diary
Book 5 of 14 · published 2017
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6
The Convent's Secret
Book 6 of 14 · published 2018
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7
The Ink Master's Silence
Book 7 of 14 · published 2018
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8
The Cheater's Game
Book 8 of 14 · published 2019
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9
The Prisoner's Key
Book 9 of 14 · published 2019
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10
The Imposter's Inheritance
Book 10 of 14 · published 2020
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11
The Kidnapper's Accomplice
Book 11 of 14 · published 2020
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12
The Toymaker's Curse
Book 12 of 14 · published 2021
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13
The Spy Master's Scheme
Book 13 of 14 · published 2021
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14
The Goldsmith's Conspiracy
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2022
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1
The Librarian of Crooked Lane
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
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2
The Medici Manuscript
Book 2 of 6 · published 2023
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3
The Untitled Books
Book 3 of 6 · published 2023
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4
The Dead Letter Delivery
Book 4 of 6 · published 2024
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5
The Secrets of the Lost Ledgers
Book 5 of 6 · published 2024
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6
The Journal of a Thousand Years
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025
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1
Her Secret Desire / A Secret Life
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
Scandal's Mistress / A Tempting Life
Book 2 of 3 · published 2011
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3
To Tempt the Devil / A Forbidden Life
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
The Wrong Girl
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Playing With Fire
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013
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3
Heart Burn
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2013
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1
The Memory Keeper
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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2
Seared With Scars
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Edge of Darkness
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
Ghost Girl
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015
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3
My Soul To Take
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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1
The Last Necromancer
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2015
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2
Her Majesty's Necromancer
Book 2 of 10 · published 2015
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3
Beyond the Grave
Book 3 of 10 · published 2015
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4
Grave Expectations
Book 4 of 10 · published 2016
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7
Of Fate and Phantoms
Book 7 of 10 · published 2017
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8
Veiled In Moonlight
Book 8 of 10 · published 2017
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9
Vow of Deception
Book 9 of 10 · published 2017
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10
The Wisdom of Madness
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2018
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1
Laws of Witchcraft
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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2
Bloodlines and Birthright
Book 2 of 3 · published 2026
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3
Invisible People
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2027
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1
Honor Bound
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Kiss of Ash
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011
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1
Redemption
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Surrender
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
The Mercenary's Price
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Courting His Countess
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2013
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.J. Archer?
C.J. Archer is an Australian writer of historical novels full if clever heroines, mysterious heroes, and magical twists set in Victorian England. Her first novel was "The Medium" that was first published in 2012 and went on to become a trilogy". For as far back she can remember, she has always cherished books and history deems herself fortunate to have to an opportunity in indulging in her two loves through writing historical fantasy romances.
Which C.J. Archer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Lord Hawkesbury's Players series, the earliest of C.J. Archer's multi-book series: it opens with Her Secret Desire / A Secret Life (2011) and runs to 3 books across 2011–2012, ending with To Tempt the Devil / A Forbidden Life (2012). C.J. Archer's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has C.J. Archer written?
C.J. Archer has 78 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2027. 74 of them belong to 13 named series — the largest being the Glass and Steele series with 14 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should C.J. Archer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C.J. Archer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Lord Hawkesbury's Players (2011–2012, 3 books), Witchblade Chronicles (2011, 2 books) and Emily Chambers Spirit Medium Trilogy (2012, 3 books), plus 10 more.
How are C.J. Archer's books organised into series?
This guide splits C.J. Archer's 78 books into 13 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Glass and Steele (14 books, 2016–2022); Cleopatra Fox (13 books, 2020–2026); The Ministry of Curiosities (10 books, 2015–2018); After The Rift (7 books, 2018–2025); Glass Library (6 books, 2022–2025), plus 8 further series.
