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Nigel Strangeways

Nigel Strangeways

3 books
Ongoing series

About this series

Meet Nigel Strangeways, an amateur detective whose cases often involve the British upper class. These classic mysteries feature intricate plots and a keen psychological edge, set against a backdrop of mid-20th century England.

Books

Book cover of Thou Shell of Death
#2

Thou Shell of Death

Cecil Day-Lewis

Nigel Strangeways #2
Book cover of The Dreadful Hollow
#4

The Dreadful Hollow

Cecil Day-Lewis

Nigel Strangeways #4
Book cover of Head of a traveler
#8

Head of a traveler

Cecil Day-Lewis

Nigel Strangeways #8

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the recommended reading order for the Nigel Strangeways series?

    The Nigel Strangeways mysteries are best read in publication order to follow the subtle development of Nigel's character and his relationships, though each book presents a self-contained mystery.

  • Are there any TV or film adaptations of the Nigel Strangeways books?

    Several Nigel Strangeways novels have been adapted for BBC Radio, bringing the intricate plots and psychological depth to an audio format.

  • How does the Nigel Strangeways series connect to other works by Nicholas Blake?

    Nigel Strangeways is the primary detective character created by Nicholas Blake, the pseudonym of Cecil Day-Lewis, and does not typically cross over with other fictional worlds by the author.