About this series
Glass and Steele is a series by C.J. Archer. We list 13 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: The Watchmaker's Daughter.
Tagged on most books in this series: City (Historical) and British.
If you like Glass and Steele, try Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn Mysteries by Charlotte MacLeod, The Watson Chronicles by Christopher D Abbott and The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers.
What readers say
Readers enjoy Glass and Steele for its blend of Victorian London mystery, light magic, adventure and a slow-burn romance, with a resourceful heroine, a likable supporting cast and books that are hard to put down. The common criticisms are slow, drawn-out stretches, mysteries that get thinner as the series goes on while family drama grows, a recurring villain storyline some tire of, and characterization that some find shallow. Opinion on the later books and the finale is mixed.
Best for: Readers who want a cozy historical fantasy mystery with a slow-burn romance to follow across a series.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
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