Books in Order: The Artistic Journey of Kathy Lynn Emerson
Embark on an intriguing exploration of the authorial life of Kathy Lynn Emerson, an American novelist whose contribution to historical and cozy mystery novels, as well as non-fiction books, is unparalleled. Penning works under various names, such as Kaitlyn Gorton for certain flirt novels, Kaitlyn Dunnett for her cozy mystery collections, and Kate Emerson for her touch of historical fiction. Kathy, throughout her career, has eloquently crafted popular series which include ‘Susanna, Lady Appleton’, ‘Liss MacCrimmon’, and the ‘Mystery of the Tudor Court’ series.
Born and raised in New York, Kathy moved to Maine for her college education where she serendipitously met her future husband. Today, they share their home with three feline companions, happily living in the state where their love story began.
Kathy’s journey as a writer started from her childhood days. Little Kathy would draft newspapers for her dolls, paving the way for her illustrious future as a published author that begins in 1984. Embark on an exploration of Books in Order, a journey through the remarkable career of Kathy Lynn Emerson.
A Close Look at Kathy Lynn Emerson’s Books in Order
Kathy Lynn Emerson added to the literary world with her debut in June 1984 through a historical non-fiction book, Wives and Daughters: The Women of Sixteenth Century England. Her transition into fiction writing came a year later with the publication of The Mystery of Hilliard’s Castle. Following is the comprehensive list of Kathy Lynn Emerson’s Books in Order, starting from her very first publication:
Publication Order of Susanna, Lady Appleton Books
| Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie | (1997) |    |
| Face Down Upon an Herbal | (1998) | |
| Face Down Among the Winchester Geese | (1999) | |
| Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross | (2000) | |
| Face Down Under the Wych Elm | (2000) | |
| Face Down Before Rebel Hooves | (2001) | |
| Face Down Across the Western Sea | (2002) | |
| Murders and Other Confusions | (2004) | |
| Face Down Below the Banqueting House | (2005) | |
| Face Down Beside St. Anne’s Well | (2006) | |
| Face Down O’er the Border | (2007) | |