Books in Order: A Comprehensive Guide on Charles Finch's Novels


With a resounding, rich dedication to crafting riveting narratives, the esteemed American author Charlemagne Finch has unequivocally established himself as a cornerstone in the genre of diachronic mystery novels.

A Glimpse into Charlemagne Finch’s Background

Commencing his scholastic journey at both Phillips Academy and Yale University, Finch majored in English and History, anchoring the historical backbone prevalent in his novels. Further elucidating his erudition, Finch is also a proud possessor of a Master’s degree in Renaissance English Literature from the eminent Oxford University. Deftly weaving fact with fiction, his education surely informs his unique narrative perspective.

Charlemagne Finch’s Writing: Unique and Intriguing

Finch’s writing style is as unique as it is intriguing. He masterfully leverages his rich background in history to create time-bound mysteries that resonate with readers of all ages. Central to his narratives is the stalwart character, Carolus Lenox, the valet turned detective. Drawing parallels between the class hierarchy in his narratives and those within society, Finch subtly contrives social commentaries.

Venturing into Finch’s Literary Journey

Marking his grand entrance into the literary world in 2007, Finch’s debut novel, A Beautiful Blue Death, was hailed as one of the Best Books of 2007 in Library Journal.

The Treasured Books in Order of Charlemagne Finch

We invite you into the captivating world of Charlemagne Finch with the books in order of when they were originally published:


Publication Order of Charles Lenox Mysteries Books

A Beautiful Blue Death (2007) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The September Society (2008) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Fleet Street Murders (2009) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Stranger in Mayfair (2010) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Burial at Sea (2011) 📚 Buy on Amazon
An East End Murder (2011) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Death in the Small Hours (2012) 📚 Buy on Amazon
An Old Betrayal (2013) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Laws of Murder (2014) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Home by Nightfall (2015) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Inheritance (2016) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Gone Before Christmas (2017) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Woman in the Water (2018) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Vanishing Man (2019) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Last Passenger (2020) 📚 Buy on Amazon
An Extravagant Death (2021) 📚 Buy on Amazon