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P.D. James

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

Cordelia Gray, the young and inexperienced private detective, is given her first case after the death of her mentor, Bernie Pryde. She is to investigate the suicide of a student at Cambridge University. This novel is the first in the Cordelia Gray series and provides insight into the development of the character.

P.D. James

The Skull Beneath the Skin

This is the second novel in the Cordelia Gray series, where Cordelia is hired to provide security for a famous actress during a performance at a remote island estate. However, the actress's past comes back to haunt her, and Cordelia finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation.

Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Precious Ramotswe, the founder of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana, uses her intuition and traditional methods to solve cases. Fans of Cordelia Gray will enjoy the focus on the protagonist's personal and professional growth, as well as the intriguing mysteries.

Jacqueline Winspear

Maisie Dobbs

Set in post-WWI England, Maisie Dobbs is a former nurse who opens her own detective agency. The novel explores themes of class, war, and trauma, much like Cordelia Gray, who also grapples with her own past and the societal expectations of her.

Louise Penny

A Rule Against Murder

This is the fourth novel in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, set in the small town of Three Pines in Quebec. The focus on the community and the intricate plot will appeal to fans of Cordelia Gray, as well as the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

Set at an Oxford women's college, this Lord Peter Wimsey novel features Harriet Vane, a mystery writer and alumna of the college, who returns to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing events. The academic setting and the focus on the female protagonist will appeal to fans of Cordelia Gray.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

This novel features Detective Alan Grant, who becomes fascinated with the historical mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. The focus on historical research and the development of the protagonist's character will appeal to fans of Cordelia Gray.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Set in 1950s England, this novel features Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. The focus on the young and intelligent protagonist, as well as the historical setting, will appeal to fans of Cordelia Gray.