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ⓘ About Hazel Holt
Hazel Holt was a British Novelist who was best known for the Mrs. Malory series of novels. Born Thomas Charles Louis Holt, you won’t hear too many mentions of Tom Holt in relation to Hazel Holt. Tom began his literary career as a young man at Oxford when he set out to produce his distinct brand of comic fantasy. He also participated in the writing of a Margaret Thatcher biography, not to mention publishing books like the Walled Orchard series. There are those who know of Tom’s connection to Hazel and have read his works primarily because of their devotion to her. Though, Hazel had no relationship with an author that was more impactful than her friendship with Barbara Pym. Pym was an English novelist who wrote social comedies like ‘Excellent Women’.
All Book Series by Hazel Holt
Gone Away / Mrs Malory Investigates
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 1989
The Shortest Journey / Mrs. Malory's Shortest Journey
Book 3 of 21 · published 1993
An Uncertain Death / Mrs. Malory And The Festival Murder
Book 4 of 21 · published 1994
Murder on Campus / Mrs. Malory: Detective in Residence
Book 5 of 21 · published 1994
The Only Good Lawyer / Mrs Malory and the Only Good Lawyer
Book 8 of 21 · published 1997
Lilies That Fester / Mrs Malory and the Lilies That Fester
Book 11 of 21 · published 2000
Delay of Execution / Mrs. Malory and the Delay of Execution
Book 13 of 21 · published 2002
Death in Practice / Mrs Malory and Death in Practice
Book 14 of 21 · published 2003
The Silent Killer / Mrs Malory and the Silent Killer
Book 15 of 21 · published 2004
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hazel Holt?
Hazel Holt was a British Novelist who was best known for the Mrs. Malory series of novels. Born Thomas Charles Louis Holt, you won’t hear too many mentions of Tom Holt in relation to Hazel Holt. Tom began his literary career as a young man at Oxford when he set out to produce his distinct brand of comic fantasy.
Which Hazel Holt series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sheila Malory series, the earliest of Hazel Holt's multi-book series: it opens with Gone Away / Mrs Malory Investigates (1989) and runs to 21 books across 1989–2014, ending with Death is a Word (2014).
How many books has Hazel Holt written?
Hazel Holt has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1989 and 2014. 21 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Sheila Malory series with 21 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Hazel Holt's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Hazel Holt's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sheila Malory (1989–2014, 21 books).
How are Hazel Holt's books organised into series?
This guide splits Hazel Holt's 23 books into 1 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sheila Malory (21 books, 1989–2014).