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ⓘ About Leslie Ford
It was in the year 1927 that author Ford decided to try her hand at writing stories. She started by working as a freelancer and used to work only in her spare times. At that time, Ford was employed permanently at the US Air Force as a correspondent in England and the Pacific area during the World War II. Author Ford is credited to have created the popular characters of Colonel John Primrose, Lieutenant Joseph Kelly, and Grace Latham. She is also known to have developed the characters of Inspector Bull and Evan Pinkerton, who are depicted as investigators trying to unravel the mysteries in and around London. All of her characters are shown getting involved in the attempts of solving mysteries. Most of her books are set at the time of the Second World War.
All Book Series by Leslie Ford
The Murder of the Fifth Colimnist aka A Capitol Crime
Book 8 of 16 · published 1941
Washington Whispers Murder aka The Lying Jade
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 1953
Footsteps On the Stairs aka The Sound of Footsteps
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1931
A Capital Crime aka The Murder of the Fifth Columnist
Book 6 of 14 · published 1941
Murder Down South aka Muder with Southern Hospitality
Book 7 of 14 · published 1942
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Leslie Ford?
It was in the year 1927 that author Ford decided to try her hand at writing stories. She started by working as a freelancer and used to work only in her spare times. At that time, Ford was employed permanently at the US Air Force as a correspondent in England and the Pacific area during the World War II.
Which Leslie Ford series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Colonel Primrose Mystery series, the earliest of Leslie Ford's multi-book series: it opens with The Strangled Witness (1934) and runs to 16 books across 1934–1953, ending with Washington Whispers Murder aka The Lying Jade (1953).
How many books has Leslie Ford written?
Leslie Ford has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1931 and 1992. 18 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Colonel Primrose Mystery series with 16 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Leslie Ford's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Leslie Ford's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery (1932–1933, 2 books) and Colonel Primrose Mystery (1934–1953, 16 books).
How are Leslie Ford's books organised into series?
This guide splits Leslie Ford's 33 books into 2 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Colonel Primrose Mystery (16 books, 1934–1953); Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery (2 books, 1932–1933).