The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan Books in Order

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The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan is a series of historical mystery novels featuring a monk protagonist who investigates crimes in medieval settings. Written by P. C. Doherty under the pseudonym Paul Harding, the series combines elements of suspense and historical fiction. Each book centers on Brother Athelstan's investigations, set within the context of medieval Europe.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. The House of the Red Slayer

    1992 · P. C. Doherty

    Mistero alla torre di Londra is a medieval mystery novel written by Paul Harding. The story features the Dominican friar Athelstan as its main…

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  2. The Assassin's Riddle

    1996 · P. C. Doherty

    The Assassin's Riddle is a 1996 book by P. C. Doherty. It is book 7 of the series The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan. Catalog genres:…

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  3. The Devil's Domain

    1998 · P. C. Doherty

    Fratello Athelstan: Il regno del male is a detective novel written by Paul Doherty under the pseudonym Paul Harding. It was originally published in…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The House of the Red Slayer”.

How many books are in the The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan series?

We list 3 books by P. C. Doherty , published between 1992–1998.

Where can I buy the The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.