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Rosemary Simpson

2 Series • 12 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Gilded Age Mystery Books
Start with: What the Dead Leave Behind (2017)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Seven Hills of Paradise (1980)

ⓘ About Rosemary Simpson

Rosemary Simpson is an American author best known for writing a series of historical contemporary romance and whodunit mysteries set in New York City. Simpson was born in New York and right from a very young age was introduced to a wander lust inherent in her family. By the time she was in college, she had travelled through most parts of the US, South East Asia, japan, Europe before she settled down in France. After a few years living in France she moved back to the States for an undergraduate degree and finally a master in French Literature and language. As a child, she was always beholden to reading and would read historical works of fiction. She particularly loved “Katherine” the classic work by Anya Seton, which she read and reread tens of times throughout her childhood.

All Book Series by Rosemary Simpson

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What the Dead Leave Behind book cover

What the Dead Leave Behind

Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2017

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2017
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Lies That Comfort and Betray book cover

Lies That Comfort and Betray

Book 2 of 10 · published 2018

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2018
3
Let the Dead Keep Their Secrets book cover

Let the Dead Keep Their Secrets

Book 3 of 10 · published 2018

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2018
4
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Death Brings a Shadow

Book 4 of 10 · published 2019

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2019
5
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Death, Diamonds, and Deception

Book 5 of 10 · published 2020

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2020
6
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The Dead Cry Justice

Book 6 of 10 · published 2021

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2021
7
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Death at the Falls

Book 7 of 10 · published 2022

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2022
8
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Murder Wears a Hidden Face

Book 8 of 10 · published 2023

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2023
9
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Death Takes the Lead

Book 9 of 10 · published 2024

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2024
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In Deadly Fashion

Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025

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2025
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The Seven Hills of Paradise

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1980

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1980
2
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Dreams and Shadows

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1986

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1986

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rosemary Simpson?

Rosemary Simpson is an American author best known for writing a series of historical contemporary romance and whodunit mysteries set in New York City. Simpson was born in New York and right from a very young age was introduced to a wander lust inherent in her family. By the time she was in college, she had travelled through most parts of the US, South East Asia, japan, Europe before she settled down in France.

Which Rosemary Simpson series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Gilded Age Mystery series, the earliest of Rosemary Simpson's multi-book series: it opens with What the Dead Leave Behind (2017) and runs to 10 books across 2017–2025, ending with In Deadly Fashion (2025).

How many books has Rosemary Simpson written?

Rosemary Simpson has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1980 and 2025. 10 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Gilded Age Mystery series with 10 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Rosemary Simpson's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rosemary Simpson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Gilded Age Mystery (2017–2025, 10 books).

How are Rosemary Simpson's books organised into series?

This guide splits Rosemary Simpson's 12 books into 1 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Gilded Age Mystery (10 books, 2017–2025).