About Clara Benson: Crafting Engaging Stories
Our prolific storyteller for today’s exploration is Clara Benson – the esteemed author of the captivating Angela Marchmont mystery series, and the intriguing Freddy Pilkington-Soames adventure series. Primarily recognized for her exceptional knack for crafting enthralling chronological narratives – or as bibliophiles term it, ‘Books in Order’ – Clara actually penned her novels without an intentional focus on creating sequential fiction.
Clara’s style was majorly influenced by her fondness for the literary luminaries of the Golden Age – including the likes of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ngaio Marsh. Craving to replicate their mesmerizing writing styles, Clara decided to ‘write in character’ as an author from that notable era. Her successful endeavours in emulating this unique writing approach eventually heralded her debut as a novelist in 2013, with the release of The Murder at Sissingham Hall.
Beyond her acclaimed writing career, Clara lives with her beloved family in the beautiful northern provincial region of London.
Specifics of Clara Benson’s Unique Writing Style
In Clara’s compelling narratives, you’ll discover her endearing tendency to arrange her ‘Books in Order’. The author, however, ensures that each book stands tall in its own merit with dynamic, character-driven plots that evoke profound thought and engagement.
You’ll find yourself entirely engrossed in the unfolding enigmas, eloquently narrated using accessible, sophisticated language that ensures high readability. The effortless transitions between scenes and character dialogues in her writing further bolster the immersive reader experience.
The author’s brilliant execution of her unique method of writing ‘in character’ implicitly manifests how she’s masterfully woven the classic thematic nuances of the Golden Age era into her enthralling tales. One can’t help but feel a deep connection with the characters and the worlds they inhabit in Clara Benson’s ‘Books in Order’.
Publication Order of Angela Marchmont Mystery Books
| The Murder at Sissingham Hall | (2013) |    |
| The Mystery at Underwood House | (2013) | |
| The Treasure at Poldarrow Point | (2013) | |
| The Riddle at Gipsy’s Mile | (2014) | |
| The Incident at Fives Castle | (2014) | |
| The Imbroglio at the Villa Pozzi | (2014) | |
| The Problem at Two Tithes | (2015) | |
| The Trouble at Wakeley Court | (2015) | |
| The Scandal at 23 Mount Street | (2015) | |
| Angela’s Christmas Adventure | (2016) | |
| The Man on the Train | (2018) | |
| A Question of Hats | (2018) | |
| The Shadow at Greystone Chase | (2019) | |
| The Body on Archangel Beach | (2023) | |