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ⓘ About Maureen Ash
Maureen Ash is a British author of historical fiction, mystery and thriller novels. She was born in London and had a long life interest in medieval history. Maureen’s visit to Castles provided her with the inspiration for writing stories. Maureen is currently a resident of Vancouver Island, Canada where she says she enjoys Belgian chocolate, browsing in bookstores and listening to Celtic music. Maureen’s personal detailing her own experiences as a child in London, England when she witnessed soldiers returning home in the Second World War. She is intrigued by the vivid details of the medieval life, and she aims to make the come alive in her beautiful stories. Maureen became a published author in 2007 when The Alehouse Murders the first book in Templar Knight Series was published.
All Book Series by Maureen Ash
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle: Explorer of the Mississippi River
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1990 Anthology · Jim Hargrove
Hernando Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico
Book 3 of 5 · published 1991 Anthology · R. Conrad Stein
Francisco De Coronado: Explorer of the American Southwest
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 1992 Anthology · R. Conrad Stein
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maureen Ash?
Maureen Ash is a British author of historical fiction, mystery and thriller novels. She was born in London and had a long life interest in medieval history. Maureen’s visit to Castles provided her with the inspiration for writing stories.
Which Maureen Ash series should I start with?
The best place to start is the World's Great Explorers series, the earliest of Maureen Ash's multi-book series: it opens with René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle: Explorer of the Mississippi River (1990) and runs to 5 books across 1990–1992, ending with Francisco De Coronado: Explorer of the American Southwest (1992). Maureen Ash's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Maureen Ash written?
Maureen Ash has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1990 and 2024. 22 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Templar Knight Mystery series with 12 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Maureen Ash's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Maureen Ash's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are World's Great Explorers (1990–1992, 5 books), Templar Knight Mystery (2007–2024, 12 books) and Anglo-Norman Mystery (2015–2023, 5 books).
How are Maureen Ash's books organised into series?
This guide splits Maureen Ash's 23 books into 3 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Templar Knight Mystery (12 books, 2007–2024); Anglo-Norman Mystery (5 books, 2015–2023); World's Great Explorers (5 books, 1990–1992).