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ⓘ About Marian Babson
Marian Babson is an author and the pen name that was used by Ruth Stenstreem. The 1991 movie Bejewelled is based on her novel. The author was born in Massachusetts in Salem on January 1, 1929. Even though she was born and grew up in America, she resided in London for much of her life. She passed away on December 19, 2017. She had a long and successful career as a writer and also has worked as a librarian, secretary, and receptionist. She has managed a headquarters for political campaign, served as den mother to various commercial artists, and worked at a knitting magazine as a co-editor. Babson also worked as a temp that took her into different parts of London’s business life. She worked for all sorts of places from law firms to clubs and a museum and architects.
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Only the Cat / Only the Cat Knew
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marian Babson?
Marian Babson is an author and the pen name that was used by Ruth Stenstreem. The 1991 movie Bejewelled is based on her novel. The author was born in Massachusetts in Salem on January 1, 1929.
Which Marian Babson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Trixie Dolan & Evangeline Sinclair Mystery series, the earliest of Marian Babson's multi-book series: it opens with Reel Murder (1987) and runs to 8 books across 1987–2012, ending with No Cooperation from the Cat (2012). Marian Babson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Marian Babson written?
Marian Babson has 53 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1973 and 2012. 15 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Trixie Dolan & Evangeline Sinclair Mystery series with 8 books — and 38 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Marian Babson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Marian Babson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Trixie Dolan & Evangeline Sinclair Mystery (1987–2012, 8 books), A Perkins & Tate Mystery (1988–1990, 4 books) and Brimful Coffers (1996–2004, 3 books).
How are Marian Babson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Marian Babson's 53 books into 3 named series and 38 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Trixie Dolan & Evangeline Sinclair Mystery (8 books, 1987–2012); A Perkins & Tate Mystery (4 books, 1988–1990); Brimful Coffers (3 books, 1996–2004).