Rhys Bowen

Rhys Bowen

Books

46

Avg Rating

4.1

Years Active

1997-2026

Mystery Historical Fiction Cozy Mystery Historical Mystery Mystery Thriller Crime

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 (46)

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In a Gilded Cage

Molly Murphy #8

In a Gilded Cage

4.10•Historical Mystery

City of Darkness and Light

Molly Murphy #13

City of Darkness and Light

Time of Fog and Fire

Molly Murphy #16

Time of Fog and Fire

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Molly Murphy #17

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Vanished in the Crowd

Molly Murphy #22

Vanished in the Crowd

All that Is Hidden

Molly Murphy #19

All that Is Hidden

In Sunshine or in Shadow

Molly Murphy #20

In Sunshine or in Shadow

Silent as the Grave

Molly Murphy #21

Silent as the Grave

Evan's Gate

Constable Evans #8

Evan's Gate

4.16•Cozy Mystery

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

Her Royal Spyness #15

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

4.19•Historical Mystery

The Last Illusion

Molly Murphy #9

The Last Illusion

Murphy's Law

Molly Murphy #1

Murphy's Law

Hush Now, Don't You Cry

Molly Murphy #11

Hush Now, Don't You Cry

Malice at the Palace

Her Royal Spyness #9

Malice at the Palace

4.08•Historical Mystery

For the Love of Mike

Molly Murphy #3

For the Love of Mike

Crowned and Dangerous

Her Royal Spyness #10

Crowned and Dangerous

4.13•Historical Mystery

Queen of Hearts

Her Royal Spyness #8

Queen of Hearts

The Victory Garden

The Victory Garden

The Proof of the Pudding

Her Royal Spyness #17

The Proof of the Pudding

Bless the Bride

Molly Murphy #10

Bless the Bride

Naughty In Nice

Her Royal Spyness #5

Naughty In Nice

In Farleigh Field

In Farleigh Field

From Cradle to Grave

Her Royal Spyness #19

From Cradle to Grave

4.00•Historical Mystery

In Like Flynn

Molly Murphy #4

In Like Flynn

Evans Above

Constable Evans #1

Evans Above

3.83•Cozy Mystery

The Tuscan Child

The Tuscan Child

Peril in Paris

Her Royal Spyness #16

Peril in Paris

4.10•Historical Mystery

Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding

Her Royal Spyness #12

Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding

4.16•Historical Mystery

The Edge of Dreams

Molly Murphy #14

The Edge of Dreams

The Family Way

Molly Murphy #12

The Family Way

Away in a Manger

Molly Murphy #15

Away in a Manger

Tell Me, Pretty Maiden

Molly Murphy #7

Tell Me, Pretty Maiden

The Venice Sketchbook

The Venice Sketchbook

Death of Riley

Molly Murphy #2

Death of Riley

Where the Sky Begins

Where the Sky Begins

4.34•Historical Fiction

Above the Bay of Angels

Above the Bay of Angels

4.19•Historical Mystery

Royal Blood

Her Royal Spyness #4

Royal Blood

A Royal Pain

Her Royal Spyness #2

A Royal Pain

3.92•Historical Mystery

Heirs and Graces

Her Royal Spyness #7

Heirs and Graces

4.00•Historical Mystery

The Rose Arbor

The Rose Arbor

4.18•Historical Mystery

We Three Queens

Her Royal Spyness #18

We Three Queens

4.10•Historical Mystery

In Dublin's Fair City

Molly Murphy #6

In Dublin's Fair City

4.04•Historical Mystery

Royal Flush

Her Royal Spyness #3

Royal Flush

3.98•Historical Mystery

On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service

Her Royal Spyness #11

On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service

4.13•Historical Mystery

Love and Death Among the Cheetahs

Her Royal Spyness #13

Love and Death Among the Cheetahs

3.87•Historical Mystery

Wild Irish Rose

Molly Murphy #18

Wild Irish Rose