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Mary Daheim

Bestselling Author • 5 Series • 70 Books

5
Series
70
Books
5
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books
Start with: Just Desserts (1991)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Emma Lord Books
Start with: The Alpine Advocate (1992)

About Mary Daheim

Mary Daheim started to develop her bond for the love of books along with the playing of the words in the vocabulary collection just at the age of 5. She also at one point of life disdained from becoming a writer. The secret is that she never liked attending school as she did not keep up well during her child hood days. Yet we see a lady with a pen centric identity. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series, Mary Daheim has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Mary Daheim

Publication Order of Frasers Books
2 books 1983–1988
1

The Royal Mile / Love's Pirate

The Royal Mile / Love's Pirate explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Frasers Books series by Mary Daheim.

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1983
2

Gosford's Daughter / Passion's Triumph

Gosford's Daughter / Passion's Triumph is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frasers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1988
Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books
32 books 1991–2020
1

Just Desserts

Just Desserts continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
2

Fowl Prey

Fowl Prey continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
3

Holy Terrors

Holy Terrors continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
4

Dune to Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dune to Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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1993
5

Bantam of the Opera

Bantam of the Opera continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
6

A Fit of Tempera

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with A Fit of Tempera, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1994
7

Major Vices

Major Vices continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
8

Murder, My Suite

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder, My Suite as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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1995
9

Auntie Mayhem

Auntie Mayhem continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
10

Nutty as a Fruitcake

Nutty as a Fruitcake continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
11

September Mourn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with September Mourn, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1997
12

Wed and Buried

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Wed and Buried, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1998
13

Snow Place to Die

Snow Place to Die continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
14

Legs Benedict

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Legs Benedict, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1998
15

Creeps Suzette

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Creeps Suzette, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2000
16

A Streetcar Named Expire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with A Streetcar Named Expire, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2001
17

Suture Self

Suture Self is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2001
18

Silver Scream

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Silver Scream, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2002
19

Hocus Croakus

Hocus Croakus continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
20

This Old Souse

This Old Souse continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
21

Dead Man Docking

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man Docking as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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2005
22

Saks & Violins

Saks & Violins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2006
23

Scots on the Rocks

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Scots on the Rocks, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2007
24

Vi Agra Falls

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Vi Agra Falls, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2008
25

Loco Motive

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with Loco Motive, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2010
26

All the Pretty Hearses

All the Pretty Hearses is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2011
27

The Wurst Is Yet to Come

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with The Wurst Is Yet to Come, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2012
28

Gone with the Win

Gone with the Win is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2013
29

Clam Wake

Clam Wake continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
30

Here Comes the Bribe

Here Comes the Bribe continues the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
31

A Case of Bier

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books with A Case of Bier, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2018
32

Lady MacDeath

A gripping mystery unfolds in Lady MacDeath as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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2020
Publication Order of Emma Lord Books
28 books 1992–2020
1

The Alpine Advocate

The Alpine Advocate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1992
2

The Alpine Betrayal

The Alpine Betrayal continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
3

The Alpine Christmas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Christmas, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1993
4

The Alpine Decoy

The Alpine Decoy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1994
5

The Alpine Escape

The Alpine Escape is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1995
6

The Alpine Fury

The Alpine Fury continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
7

The Alpine Gamble

The Alpine Gamble continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
8

The Alpine Hero

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Hero, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1996
9

The Alpine Icon

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Icon, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1997
10

The Alpine Journey

The Alpine Journey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1998
11

The Alpine Kindred

The Alpine Kindred is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1998
12

The Alpine Legacy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1999
13

The Alpine Menace

The Alpine Menace is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2000
14

The Alpine Nemesis

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Nemesis, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2001
15

The Alpine Obituary

The Alpine Obituary continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
16

The Alpine Pursuit

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Pursuit, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2004
17

The Alpine Quilt

The Alpine Quilt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2005
18

The Alpine Recluse

The Alpine Recluse continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
19

The Alpine Scandal

The Alpine Scandal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2007
20

The Alpine Traitor

The Alpine Traitor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2008
21

The Alpine Uproar

The Alpine Uproar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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2009
22

The Alpine Vengeance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Vengeance, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2010
23

The Alpine Winter

The Alpine Winter continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
24

The Alpine Xanadu

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Lord Books with The Alpine Xanadu, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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2013
25

The Alpine Yeoman

The Alpine Yeoman continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
26

The Alpine Zen

The Alpine Zen continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
27

Alpha Alpine

Alpha Alpine continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
28

Bitter Alpine

Bitter Alpine continues the Publication Order of Emma Lord Books story arc with Mary Daheim's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books 1984–1992
1

Destiny's Pawn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Destiny's Pawn, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1984
2

Pride's Captive / Reunion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pride's Captive / Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Mary Daheim.

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1986
3

King's Ransom

King's Ransom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1990
4

Improbable Eden

Improbable Eden is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1991
5

Gypsy Baron

Gypsy Baron is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1992
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 1997–2003
1

Murder, They Wrote

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder, They Wrote as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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1997
2

Malice Domestic 8

Malice Domestic 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Daheim have come to expect.

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1999
3

Motherhood Is Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Motherhood Is Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Mary Daheim's mastery of suspense.

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2003

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mary Daheim?

Mary Daheim is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 70 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Frasers Books, Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Emma Lord Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Mary Daheim series to start with?

For readers new to Mary Daheim's work, the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 32 books. Begin with Just Desserts to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Mary Daheim written?

Mary Daheim has written over 70 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Mary Daheim books in order?

Yes, reading Mary Daheim's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Mary Daheim write in?

Mary Daheim writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 70 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Mary Daheim's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Mary Daheim's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Mary Daheim's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Mary Daheim's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Books series. The first book, Just Desserts, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.