📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Cutout" (2001)
Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books Popular choice - Start with "Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor" (1996)
Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Death in the Off-Season" (1994)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Secret Agent" (2002)

About the Author

In 1981, she began attending Princeton, one of the most formative experiences of her entire life. There she fenced for the club varsity team and learned how to write news stories for The Daily Princetonian, which is a hobby that led to two part-time jobs working as a journalist for The San Jose Mercury News and The Miami Herald. She majored in European History, studying Napoleonic France, and during her senior year, she won an Arthur W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship. However the course she remembers the most vividly from her time spent at Princeton is The Literature of Fact, which was taught by John McPhee, the Pulitzer Prize winning author and a staff writer for The New Yorker. He influenced Francine’s own writing more than even she knows and definitely more than she’s able to say. She spe. Francine Mathews is the author of over 35 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Francine Mathews has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books

2 books
  • The Cutout Experience the magic of 'The Cutout' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books universe.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Blown Join the adventure in 'Blown' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books

15 books
  • Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Join the adventure in 'Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1996)
  • Jane and the Man of the Cloth Join the adventure in 'Jane and the Man of the Cloth' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1997)
  • Jane and the Wandering Eye The Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series continues with 'Jane and the Wandering Eye', another thrilling entry from Francine Mathews.
    (1998)
  • Jane and the Genius of the Place Experience the magic of 'Jane and the Genius of the Place' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books universe.
    (1999)
  • Jane and the Stillroom Maid 'Jane and the Stillroom Maid' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2000)
  • Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House In 'Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books saga.
    (2001)
  • Jane and the Ghosts of Netley 'Jane and the Ghosts of Netley' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2003)
  • Jane and His Lordship's Legacy Join the adventure in 'Jane and His Lordship's Legacy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2005)
  • Jane and the Barque of Frailty Experience the magic of 'Jane and the Barque of Frailty' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron In 'Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Jane and the Canterbury Tale The Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series continues with 'Jane and the Canterbury Tale', another thrilling entry from Francine Mathews.
    (2011)
  • Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas Join the adventure in 'Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2014)
  • Jane and the Waterloo Map 'Jane and the Waterloo Map' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2016)
  • Jane and the Year Without a Summer Join the adventure in 'Jane and the Year Without a Summer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2022)
  • Jane and the Final Mystery Join the adventure in 'Jane and the Final Mystery' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2023)

Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books

7 books
  • Death in the Off-Season In 'Death in the Off-Season', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1994)
  • Death in Rough Water In 'Death in Rough Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1995)
  • Death in a Mood Indigo In 'Death in a Mood Indigo', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1997)
  • Death in a Cold Hard Light In 'Death in a Cold Hard Light', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (1998)
  • Death on Nantucket In 'Death on Nantucket', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2017)
  • Death on Tuckernuck In 'Death on Tuckernuck', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2020)
  • Death on a Winter Stroll In 'Death on a Winter Stroll', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books
  • The Secret Agent 'The Secret Agent' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2002)
  • As You Wish 'As You Wish' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2004)
  • Time Will Tell Join the adventure in 'Time Will Tell' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Francine Mathews.
    (2005)
  • The Alibi Club Join the adventure in 'The Alibi Club' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Francine Mathews.
    (2006)
  • Jack 1939 In 'Jack 1939', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2012)
  • Too Bad to Die Join the adventure in 'Too Bad to Die' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Francine Mathews.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Jane Austen Companion Books

1 books
  • On Hosting Your Regency-Era Christmas Party Join the adventure in 'On Hosting Your Regency-Era Christmas Party' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Companion Books series by Francine Mathews.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Anthologies

4 books
  • Malice Domestic 7 Experience the magic of 'Malice Domestic 7' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1998)
  • The Sunken Sailor 'The Sunken Sailor' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Francine Mathews has created.
    (2004)
  • Jane Austen Made Me Do It Join the adventure in 'Jane Austen Made Me Do It' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Francine Mathews.
    (2011)
  • The Usual Santas In 'The Usual Santas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Francine Mathews?

Francine Mathews is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 35 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books, Publication Order of Jane Austen Mysteries Books, Publication Order of A Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Francine Mathews book series to start with?

For readers new to Francine Mathews's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Caroline Carmichael Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Francine Mathews's writing.

Q: How many books has Francine Mathews written?

Francine Mathews has written over 35 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.