Rhys Bowen

Rhys Bowen

Books

48

Avg Rating

4.1

Years Active

1997-2026

MysteryHistorical FictionCozy MysteryHistorical MysteryMystery ThrillerCrime

About

Rhys Bowen is a New York Times bestselling author known for her captivating historical mysteries and atmospheric storytelling. Born in the United Kingdom, she later moved to the United States, where she began her illustrious writing career. Bowen is the prolific author behind the acclaimed Molly Murphy, Royal Spyness, and Constable Evan Evans series, each celebrated for their charming characters and meticulous attention to historical detail. Her work has garnered numerous awards, including the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. An avid traveler and history enthusiast, Bowen draws inspiration from the rich tapestries of the past, bringing history to vibrant life through her novels.

Books (48)

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In a Gilded Cage

Molly Murphy #8

In a Gilded Cage

4.10•Historical Mystery
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We Three Queens

Her Royal Spyness #18

We Three Queens

4.10•Historical Mystery
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Wild Irish Rose

Molly Murphy #18

Wild Irish Rose

4.06•Mystery
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Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure

Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure

4.44•Historical Fiction
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Evan's Gate

Constable Evans #8

Evan's Gate

4.16•Cozy Mystery
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Peril in Paris

Her Royal Spyness #16

Peril in Paris

4.10•Historical Mystery
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Queen of Hearts

Her Royal Spyness #8

Queen of Hearts

3.96•Mystery
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Hush Now, Don't You Cry

Molly Murphy #11

Hush Now, Don't You Cry

4.08•Mystery
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In Dublin's Fair City

Molly Murphy #6

In Dublin's Fair City

4.04•Historical Mystery
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From Cradle to Grave

Her Royal Spyness #19

From Cradle to Grave

4.00•Historical Mystery
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Time of Fog and Fire

Molly Murphy #16

Time of Fog and Fire

4.15•Mystery
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Where the Sky Begins

Where the Sky Begins

4.34•Historical Fiction
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Crowned and Dangerous

Her Royal Spyness #10

Crowned and Dangerous

4.13•Historical Mystery
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Vanished in the Crowd

Molly Murphy #22

Vanished in the Crowd

4.28•Mystery
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Murphy's Law

Molly Murphy #1

Murphy's Law

3.96•Mystery
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For the Love of Mike

Molly Murphy #3

For the Love of Mike

4.03•Mystery
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In Like Flynn

Molly Murphy #4

In Like Flynn

4.11•Mystery
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Royal Flush

Her Royal Spyness #3

Royal Flush

3.98•Historical Mystery
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Royal Blood

Her Royal Spyness #4

Royal Blood

3.99•Mystery
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Love and Death Among the Cheetahs

Her Royal Spyness #13

Love and Death Among the Cheetahs

3.87•Historical Mystery
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A Royal Pain

Her Royal Spyness #2

A Royal Pain

3.92•Historical Mystery
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The Tuscan Child

The Tuscan Child

4.02•Mystery
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The Victory Garden

The Victory Garden

4.22•Romance
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The Family Way

Molly Murphy #12

The Family Way

4.03•Mystery
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Death of Riley

Molly Murphy #2

Death of Riley

3.97•Mystery
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Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding

Her Royal Spyness #12

Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding

4.16•Historical Mystery
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Heirs and Graces

Her Royal Spyness #7

Heirs and Graces

4.00•Historical Mystery
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On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service

Her Royal Spyness #11

On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service

4.13•Historical Mystery
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The Proof of the Pudding

Her Royal Spyness #17

The Proof of the Pudding

4.15•Mystery
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The Edge of Dreams

Molly Murphy #14

The Edge of Dreams

4.09•Mystery
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Away in a Manger

Molly Murphy #15

Away in a Manger

4.08•Mystery
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The Ghost of Christmas Past

Molly Murphy #17

The Ghost of Christmas Past

4.12•Mystery
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In Sunshine or in Shadow

Molly Murphy #20

In Sunshine or in Shadow

4.19•Mystery
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Bless the Bride

Molly Murphy #10

Bless the Bride

4.06•Mystery
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Naughty In Nice

Her Royal Spyness #5

Naughty In Nice

4.08•Mystery
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Tell Me, Pretty Maiden

Molly Murphy #7

Tell Me, Pretty Maiden

3.97•Mystery
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The Paris Assignment

The Paris Assignment

4.32•Historical Fiction
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The Rose Arbor

The Rose Arbor

4.18•Historical Mystery
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City of Darkness and Light

Molly Murphy #13

City of Darkness and Light

3.97•Mystery
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All that Is Hidden

Molly Murphy #19

All that Is Hidden

4.24•Mystery
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Silent as the Grave

Molly Murphy #21

Silent as the Grave

4.16•Mystery
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God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

Her Royal Spyness #15

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

4.19•Historical Mystery
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Above the Bay of Angels

Above the Bay of Angels

4.19•Historical Mystery
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The Venice Sketchbook

The Venice Sketchbook

4.24•Romance
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The Last Illusion

Molly Murphy #9

The Last Illusion

4.04•Mystery
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Evans Above

Constable Evans #1

Evans Above

3.83•Cozy Mystery
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In Farleigh Field

In Farleigh Field

4.00•Mystery
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Malice at the Palace

Her Royal Spyness #9

Malice at the Palace

4.08•Historical Mystery
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