FAQs
What order should I read the Lady Marigold Grey series in?
The Lady Marigold Grey series should be read in publication order. Book 1 is A Roaring Murder, Book 2 is A High Society Murder, and Book 3, A Deadly Inheritance, is available for pre-order. Each book follows the same core cast, so reading in order gives the best experience of the ongoing storylines and relationships.
What is the Lady Marigold Grey series about?
The Lady Marigold Grey series follows a former spy turned amateur sleuth solving murders across 1920s England. The books combine fair-play mystery plotting with a found-family cast, a slow-burn romance with Inspector Gideon Loxley, and the glamour of the Roaring Twenties.
Are Ava Ness books available on Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, Ava Ness’s cozy mysteries are available on Kindle Unlimited, as well as for purchase as ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks.
Is there a free audiobook available?
Yes. New members of Ava Ness’s VIP Reader Group receive the full audiobook of A Roaring Murder, Book 1 in the Lady Marigold Grey series, narrated by Karen Cass, free of charge. Join the reader group to get your copy.
Who narrates the Ava Ness audiobooks?
The Lady Marigold Grey audiobooks are narrated by Karen Cass.
Are Ava Ness’s books clean and family-friendly?
Yes. Ava Ness writes traditional cozy mysteries with no graphic violence, explicit content, or strong language, in keeping with the genre’s conventions. Her books are sweet, cozy and suitable for readers of all ages.
What is the difference between the Lady Marigold Grey and Lady Clues series?
Lady Marigold Grey is a full-length 1920s murder mystery series. Lady Clues is a companion series of shorter, non-murder mysteries set in the same 1920s world, following London’s self-proclaimed number one lady detective.
Where can I buy Ava Ness books?
Ava Ness’s books are available on Amazon in ebook, paperback, hardback, large print paperback and audiobook formats. Links to each title can be found on the Books page.
How do I join Ava Ness’s Reader Group?
Readers can join Ava Ness’s free VIP Reader Group through the sign-up link on this site. Members receive a weekly newsletter, early access to new releases, special offers, and bonus scenes.
When is the next Lady Marigold Grey book coming out?
Book 3, A Deadly Inheritance, is available for pre-order, with Book 4 currently in progress. Release date announcements are shared first with members of Ava Ness’s VIP Reader Group.
Is the Lady Marigold Grey series similar to Downton Abbey?
Yes. Readers often describe the Lady Marigold Grey series as Downton Abbey with murder. It shares the same 1920s English country house setting, class dynamics, and ensemble cast, combined with a fair-play murder mystery in every book.
Is there a dog in the Lady Marigold Grey books?
Yes. Marigold’s loyal, chaotic small dog is a recurring part of her entourage and appears throughout the series, including on the cover of Book 2, A High Society Murder.
How many books are in the Lady Marigold Grey series so far?
There are currently two published books in the Lady Marigold Grey series, A Roaring Murder and A High Society Murder, with Book 3, A Deadly Inheritance, available for pre-order and Book 4 in progress.