About this series
The Mitford Murders is a series by Jessica Fellowes. We list 6 books in this series so far, in reading order.
The earliest book we list is Book 2: Bright Young Dead: A Mitford Murders Mystery.
Tagged on most books in this series: 1930s, City (Historical) and British.
If you like The Mitford Murders, try Amory Ames Mystery by Ashley Weaver and Royal Spyness Mysteries by Rhys Bowen.
What readers say
Readers enjoy this 1920s mystery series for its rich period atmosphere, from postwar shortages to the gulf between servants and aristocrats, its likeable heroine Louisa Cannon, and plots spun from real crimes and the famous Mitford sisters. Several fans say the series gets stronger as it goes, with later books among their favorites. Common criticisms are slow, overlong stretches, predictable or muddled mysteries, Mitfords who feel bland or sidelined despite the title, and unease about pinning fictional crimes on real people.
Best for: Readers who love Downton-style period detail and gentle Golden Age mysteries more than fast-paced sleuthing.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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