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Flavia De Luce Books In Order (Full List)
Flavia De Luce is a series of 12 books by Alan Bradley. The first book published in the series is The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie in 2009. Here is a complete list of Flavia De Luce books in order.
Last update: October 17, 2026
1. The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie (2009)
"The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie" by Alan Bradley is a delightful mystery novel that follows precocious 11-year-old Flavia de Luce as she unravels a murder in her English village using her love for chemistry and her sharp wit.
- 📇 386 Pages
- 📝 96,500 - 115,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
2. The Weed That Strings The Hangman's Bag (2010)
In "The Weed That Strings The Hangman's Bag," Alan Bradley skillfully weaves another mesmerizing tale featuring the precocious and brilliant detective, Flavia de Luce, as she unravels a baffling village murder with aplomb and atmospheric charm.
- 📇 364 Pages
- 📝 91,000 - 109,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
3. A Red Herring Without Mustard (2011)
In "A Red Herring Without Mustard," Alan Bradley weaves a delectable tale of mystery and mischief, as precocious young sleuth Flavia de Luce uncovers a dark secret hidden within the quaint village of Bishop's Lacey.
- 📇 432 Pages
- 📝 108,000 - 129,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time
4. I Am Half-sick Of Shadows (2011)
In the enchanting world of Flavia de Luce, winter solstice arrives with a twist. When an intriguing film crew descends upon the de Luce estate, young sleuth Flavia finds herself entangled in a curious web of secrets, eccentric characters, and a looming darkness.
- 📇 305 Pages
- 📝 76,250 - 91,500 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
5. Speaking From Among The Bones (2013)
In "Speaking From Among The Bones," Alan Bradley takes us on another exciting journey with Flavia de Luce, an audacious and brilliant young detective. As the village comes alive with a gruesome discovery, Flavia's intellect and charm are put to the ultimate test.
- 📇 378 Pages
- 📝 94,500 - 113,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
6. The Dead In Their Vaulted Arches (2014)
"The Dead In Their Vaulted Arches" by Alan Bradley is a captivating mystery novel that follows young sleuth Flavia de Luce as she uncovers long-buried family secrets and navigates the treacherous waters of a suspicious death.
- 📇 338 Pages
- 📝 84,500 - 101,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
7. As Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust (2015)
In Alan Bradley's captivating novel, "As Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust," young sleuth Flavia de Luce leaves behind her English boarding school and embarks on a new adventure in the enchanting world of Canadian boarding school, uncovering secrets and solving baffling mysteries.
- 📇 392 Pages
- 📝 98,000 - 117,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
8. Thrice The Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd (2016)
Join Flavia de Luce, everyone's favorite precocious chemist and amateur detective, as she tackles a bewitching case of murder in the captivating English countryside. Filled with wit, charm, and ingenious plotting, Alan Bradley's Thrice The Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd is a delightful addition to this beloved mystery series.
- 📇 307 Pages
- 📝 76,750 - 92,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
9. The Grave's A Fine And Private Place (2018)
In "The Grave's A Fine And Private Place," Alan Bradley takes readers on another gripping journey with young detective Flavia de Luce, as she stumbles upon a mysterious corpse, leading her to unravel secrets in her quaint English village.
- 📇 365 Pages
- 📝 91,250 - 109,500 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
10. The Golden Tresses Of The Dead (2019)
In "The Golden Tresses of the Dead" by Alan Bradley, our beloved sleuth Flavia de Luce finds herself entangled with a mysterious corpse, setting off a dazzling adventure that blends dark secrets, wit, and charm. Bradley's captivating storytelling strikes gold once again.
- 📇 352 Pages
- 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
11. What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust (2024)
"Characters in fiction must remain believable. It is not so in real life."
In "What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust," Alan Bradley sends Flavia de Luce into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. A quiet lead turns dangerous, and the truth is worse than the rumor that started it.
- 📇 298 Pages
- 📝 74,500 - 89,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
12. Numb Were the Beadsman's Fingers (2026)
In "Numb Were the Beadsman's Fingers," Alan Bradley sends Flavia de Luce into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. What starts as a favor becomes a hunt, and walking away stops being a real choice.
- 📇 364 Pages
- 📝 91,000 - 109,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time