Order of Fran Varady Books

Fran Varady serves as the central character in a mystery series penned by British writer Ann Granger. An out-of-work actress struggling to make ends meet, Fran finds herself drawn into murder investigations, eventually launching an unexpected career as a private investigator. The novels unfold against the backdrop of London, England.

Ann Granger launched the Fran Varady series in 1997 with Asking for Trouble and concluded it a decade later in 2007 with Rattling the Bones, spanning seven books total. The novels follow both publication and chronological order:

Series Overview: In Asking for Trouble, Ann Granger introduces readers to Fran Varady's world. Facing unemployment, poverty, and potential homelessness, Fran hasn't landed an acting role in months. Her dramatic skills prove unnecessary when she discovers her housemate Terry's body hanging in their shared Jubilee Street residence. While Terry wasn't well-liked among the other residents, her death still sends shockwaves through the household. As Fran delves deeper into Terry's life, she uncovers hidden truths about her roommate and begins to suspect that Terry's death isn't as straightforward as it initially appeared.