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Rebecca Tope

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 53 Books

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Series
53
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books
Start with: A Cotswold Killing (2004)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Den Cooper Books
Start with: A Dirty Death (1999)
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Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books
Start with: Dark Undertakings (1999)

About Rebecca Tope

Rebecca Tope is a British author who writes mainly in the Mystery and Thriller genres. She has written four successful murder mystery series’ and also some ghost stories. Rebecca is known is known to have penned down a few famous fictional characters such as Den Cooper, a Devon police detective, Thea Osborne, a house sitter in Cotswold, Drew Slocombe, former nurse, etc. She is also a journalist by profession. Rebecca Tope was born on January 1, 1948 in the Midlands and was raised in Chesire. Later, she moved to Devon along with her family full of farmers by profession. She had some extreme experiences during her farming days, which inspired her to write her first novel titled ‘A Dirty Death’. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, Rebecca Tope 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 Rebecca Tope

Publication Order of Cotswold Short Story Collections
1 books 2016–2016
1

A Cotswold Casebook

A Cotswold Casebook is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cotswold Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Den Cooper Books
3 books 1999–2001
1

A Dirty Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Dirty Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Den Cooper Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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1999
2

Death of a Friend

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death of a Friend as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Den Cooper Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2000
3

A Death to Record

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Death to Record as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Den Cooper Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2001
Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books
4 books 1999–2003
1

Dark Undertakings

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books with Dark Undertakings, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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1999
2

Grave Concerns

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books with Grave Concerns, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2000
3

The Sting of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Sting of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2002
4

A Market for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Market for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2003
Publication Order of Lake District Books
15 books 2012–2025
1

The Windermere Witness

The Windermere Witness continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

The Ambleside Alibi

The Ambleside Alibi continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

The Coniston Case

The Coniston Case is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2014
4

The Troutbeck Testimony

The Troutbeck Testimony continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
5

The Hawkshead Hostage

The Hawkshead Hostage continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
6

The Bowness Bequest

Epic adventure awaits in The Bowness Bequest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Rebecca Tope has built.

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2017
7

The Staveley Suspect

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lake District Books with The Staveley Suspect, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2018
8

The Grasmere Grudge

The Grasmere Grudge continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
9

The Patterdale Plot

The Patterdale Plot is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2020
10

The Ullswater Undertaking

The Ullswater Undertaking is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2021
11

The Threlkeld Theory

The Threlkeld Theory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2022
12

The Askham Accusation

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lake District Books with The Askham Accusation, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2023
13

The Borrowdale Body

The Borrowdale Body is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lake District Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2024
14

A Lake District Christmas Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Lake District Christmas Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lake District Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2024
15

The Dacre Dilemma

The Dacre Dilemma continues the Publication Order of Lake District Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Oregon Tales Books
2 books 2014–2015
1

The Indifference of Tumbleweed

The Indifference of Tumbleweed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oregon Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2014
2

The Spoils of Sin

The Spoils of Sin is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oregon Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2015
Publication Order of Rosemary & Thyme Books
3 books 2004–2006
1

And No Bird Sings

And No Bird Sings continues the Publication Order of Rosemary & Thyme Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
2

The Tree of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Tree of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Rosemary & Thyme Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2005
3

Memory of Water

Memory of Water is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rosemary & Thyme Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2006
Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books
21 books 2004–2023
1

A Cotswold Killing

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Cotswold Killing as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2004
2

A Cotswold Ordeal

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books with A Cotswold Ordeal, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2005
3

Death in the Cotswolds

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death in the Cotswolds as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2007
4

A Cotswold Mystery

A Cotswold Mystery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2008
5

Blood in the Cotswolds

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood in the Cotswolds as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series showcases Rebecca Tope's mastery of suspense.

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2008
6

Slaughter in the Cotswolds

Slaughter in the Cotswolds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2009
7

Fear in the Cotswolds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books with Fear in the Cotswolds, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2009
8

A Grave in the Cotswolds

A Grave in the Cotswolds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2010
9

Deception in the Cotswolds

Deception in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
10

Malice in the Cotswolds

Malice in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
11

Shadows in the Cotswolds

Shadows in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
12

Trouble in the Cotswolds

Trouble in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
13

Revenge in the Cotswolds

Revenge in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
14

Guilt in the Cotswolds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books with Guilt in the Cotswolds, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2016
15

Peril in the Cotswolds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books with Peril in the Cotswolds, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2017
16

Crisis in the Cotswolds

Crisis in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
17

Secrets in the Cotswolds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books with Secrets in the Cotswolds, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2019
18

A Cotswold Christmas Mystery

A Cotswold Christmas Mystery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2020
19

Echoes in the Cotswolds

Echoes in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
20

Betrayal in the Cotswolds

Betrayal in the Cotswolds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2022
21

A Discovery in the Cotswolds

A Discovery in the Cotswolds continues the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books story arc with Rebecca Tope's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
3 books 2014–2026
1

The View From the Cart

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The View From the Cart, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Tope.

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2014
2

Spirit of Destiny

Spirit of Destiny is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2019
3

The Eskdale Episode

The Eskdale Episode is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2026
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2019–2019
1

Sabine Baring-Gould: The Man Who Told a Thousand Stories

Sabine Baring-Gould: The Man Who Told a Thousand Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Tope have come to expect.

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2019

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rebecca Tope?

Rebecca Tope is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 53 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cotswold Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Den Cooper Books, Publication Order of Drew Slocombe Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Rebecca Tope series to start with?

For readers new to Rebecca Tope's work, the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 21 books. Begin with A Cotswold Killing to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Rebecca Tope written?

Rebecca Tope has written over 53 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Rebecca Tope books in order?

Yes, reading Rebecca Tope'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 Rebecca Tope write in?

Rebecca Tope writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 53 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Rebecca Tope's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Rebecca Tope'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 Rebecca Tope's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Rebecca Tope's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Thea Osborne Books series. The first book, A Cotswold Killing, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.