What to read after Murder Most Unladylike

Robin Stevens’ compelling series has proven a huge hit for mystery fans. The adventures of aspiring detectives Daisy and Hazel combine nostalgic, boarding school sentiment with contemporary dialogue and humour – achieving child centred stories with all the plot twists and clue hunting you would expect from an Agatha Christie-style whodunnit. 

We have carefully selected the following titles that Murder Most Unladylike readers will enjoy once they have finished the series. 

Mysteries from a similar era:  

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity is a more recent series by Robin Stevens, with all the wonderful layers of storytelling you would expect from such an accomplished mystery writer. It features spying, intrigue and plenty of suspense, and is set in Britain during World War 2. 

For a more irreverent and whacky school-based mystery, follow theantics of the brilliantly sarcastic Emily Lime as she solves the case of a missing painting in the second book of Dave Shelton’s series: Emily Lime, Librarian Detective: The Pencil Case. 

Rosie Raja: Churchill’s Spy by Sufiya Ahmed is an intriguing spy adventure set in Paris during World War 2. It is filled with tension, suspense and danger, and Rosie is an instantly likeable and relatable character. 

Contemporary mysteries: 

Sharna Jackson’s The Nine Night Mystery is a must read for fans of the genre. With a contemporary setting and cracking dialogue, it rattles along through intricate layers of mystery and deception to an exciting climax. 

The Super Sunny Murder Club is a collection of thrilling, standalone stories from a variety of renowned children’s writers. It is an excellent choice for mystery lovers to dip in and out of, and it provides an opportunity to sample the writing styles of some popular mystery/thriller authors who might become future favourites. 

Set in modern times but harking back to the Golden Age of Steam in the 1930’s, Adventures on Trains: The Highland Falcon Thief combines Murder on the Orient Express-style intrigue with snappy, modern humour. 

Mysteries with a fantasy twist: 

Another boarding school adventure, Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery, features cantankerous teachers, flamboyant friends and a perilous quest. However, there is one thing that differentiates it from other school-based mysteries… this adventure is on a miniature scale and all the characters are insects! 

A twist on a classic fairy tale, The Beanstalk Murder cleverly combines an intricate mystery with a sprinkling of magic. There is plenty of humour and action to keep readers engaged from the outset in this clever reimagining.  

The Girl of Ink and Stars is a beautifully written book set on an island. It tells the story of a cartographer’s daughter as she searches for her lost friend and discovers secrets about the fate of the land itself. While not a murder mystery, this book offers plenty of intrigue, map making and twists, nonetheless.