We are all familiar with Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody books, but what about her earlier ones?THE MURDERS OF RICHARD III was published in 1974. #2 in her Jacqueline Kirby series.
Jacqueline Kirby is fascinated by the assembled guests at an English country mansion who have assumed the dress and lifestyle of Richard III's court, until someone decides to recreate his historic crimes.
There were 4 titles in the Jacqueline Kirby series
1. The Seventh Sinner (1972)
2. The Murders of Richard III (1974)
3. Die for Love (1984)
4. Naked Once More (1989)
and then, it seems, Amelia Peabody took over.
Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels are pseudonyms for Barbara Mertz. She has been a published writer since 1964, and now has over 60 novels to her credit. Under the name Barbara Michaels, she writes primarily gothic and supernatural thrillers.
As Barbara Mertz she was named Grand Master at the 1986 Bouchercon and by the Mystery Writers of America in 1998.
As Elizabeth Peters, she has received five Agatha (Malice Domestic) and one Anthony (Bouchercon) nomination.
As Barbara Mertz she has written 3 non-fiction books.
