What Is The Full Chronological Order Of Murder Most Unladylike?

The series timeline gets tangled with short stories and spin-offs like the Wells & Wong mysteries. Anyone have a full reading order to avoid spoilers?
2026-08-20 02:06:32
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PaulWard
PaulWard
Wait, does the short story collection 'Once Upon a Crime' fit in? I know it has a framing story, and some tales are flashbacks. I'd slot the whole collection in just before 'Death Sets Sail' in a chronological read, as the frame story seems to lead directly into the final novel's atmosphere. The flashbacks themselves are scattered throughout the timeline though.
2026-08-22 01:07:33
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PaxButler
PaxButler
I'm just sitting here with my popcorn, reading all these detailed answers. You guys are hardcore. I just grab whichever one has the prettiest spine on the shelf.
2026-08-22 21:44:55
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JossWebb
JossWebb
You really want to go down the rabbit hole? Grab a notebook. The in-universe chronology isn't linear by publication. The big twist is that 'Death in the Spotlight' is a direct prequel showing Hazel's life before Deepdean, so it technically starts it all. The short stories have dates in them, which helps. 'The Case of the Uninvited Guest' is set between 'First Class Murder' and 'Jolly Foul Play', for example. It's a fun exercise for super-fans.
2026-08-25 00:29:38
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KaiAdams
KaiAdams
This discussion is making me nostalgic. I remember the pure delight of finding a new installment at the bookstore. The order felt like a gift, each book a new holiday with Hazel and Daisy.
2026-08-25 04:05:26
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LeonWebb
LeonWebb
I love that the fandom cares enough to map this out. It shows how rich the world is. I once saw a fan-made timeline graphic on Tumblr that was a work of art, connecting every novel and short story with little drawings of clues.
2026-08-25 15:09:26
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