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ⓘ About Lea Wait
Lea Wait was an antique’s print dealer and a writer who delved in children’s fiction and mystery genres. Most of her novels were set in 19th century Maine. She was also a knowledgeable historian who actively participated in the school, campus and library lecture circuit. She maintains and comments an active blog with other Maine Mystery writers and novelists. She is an extrovert whose hobbies include visiting well known historical sites and fun activities like rowing boats. She was born in New Jersey in May 26, 1946, during the Second World War, into a family where reading was the order of the day. Chatham College formed the undergraduate foundation of her illustrious career.
All Book Series by Lea Wait
Shadows on a Morning in Maine
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2016
The Charleston Hurricane of 1804
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
Writing Children's Books
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2006 Co-authored · Lesley Bolton
Living and Writing on the Coast of Maine
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lea Wait?
Lea Wait was an antique's print dealer and a writer who delved in children's fiction and mystery genres. Most of her novels were set in 19th century Maine. She was also a knowledgeable historian who actively participated in the school, campus and library lecture circuit.
Which Lea Wait series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Antique Print Mysteries series, the earliest of Lea Wait's multi-book series: it opens with Shadows at the Fair (2002) and runs to 8 books across 2002–2016, ending with Shadows on a Morning in Maine (2016). Lea Wait's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Lea Wait written?
Lea Wait has 31 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2019. 20 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries series with 9 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lea Wait's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lea Wait's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Antique Print Mysteries (2002–2016, 8 books), Seaward Born (2003–2015, 2 books) and Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries (2015–2019, 9 books), plus 1 more.
How are Lea Wait's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lea Wait's 31 books into 4 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries (9 books, 2015–2019); Antique Print Mysteries (8 books, 2002–2016); Seaward Born (2 books, 2003–2015); Maine Murder Mysteries (1 book, 2018).