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Start with The White Rose Murders and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The White Rose Murders
Book 1 by Paul Doherty • Published 1991
In Tudor England, Sir Roger Shallot is sent to investigate a murder with political overtones. With his scholarly master Brother Benjamin, he follows the trail through court factions and quiet threats, where a single d...
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Sir Roger Shallot reading order
Ends with The Relic Murders
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Book 1:The White Rose Murders
Paul Doherty • 1991
In Tudor England, Sir Roger Shallot is sent to investigate a murder with political overtones. With his scholarly master Brother Benjamin, he follows the trail through court factions and quiet threats, where a single d...
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Book 2:The Poisoned Chalice
Paul Doherty • 1992
A death by poison turns a diplomatic mission into a race for answers. Sir Roger Shallot and Brother Benjamin investigate among rivals who smile in public and scheme in private, knowing that the wrong conclusion could...
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Book 3:The Grail Murders
Paul Doherty • 1993
A case involving a prized relic and multiple suspects pulls Sir Roger Shallot into a maze of religious pressure and political leverage. With Brother Benjamin, he tracks the killer through rumor and evidence, where fai...
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Book 4:A Brood of Vipers
Paul Doherty • 1994
Betrayal spreads quickly when a murder exposes a nest of competing interests. Sir Roger Shallot must read people as carefully as he reads clues, while Brother Benjamin searches for the truth in old records, and enemie...
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Book 5:The Gallows Murders
Paul Doherty • 1995
A killing with public consequences forces Sir Roger Shallot to investigate under pressure from above and below. With Brother Benjamin, he follows the trail through fear, bribery, and staged evidence, trying to catch a...
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Book 6:The Relic Murders
Paul Doherty • 1996
A trail of death linked to religious objects draws Sir Roger Shallot into a case where belief is useful cover. With Brother Benjamin’s learning and his own instincts, Roger hunts the killer through court intrigue, whe...
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Sir Roger Shallot FAQ
What is the best order to read the Sir Roger Shallot series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The White Rose Murders.
How many books are in the Sir Roger Shallot series?
There are 6 books currently listed in the Sir Roger Shallot series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Sir Roger Shallot series?
New readers should start with The White Rose Murders, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Sir Roger Shallot series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1991 to 1996.