Miss Julia Books in Order
The Miss Julia series is a beloved collection of Southern cozy mysteries featuring Miss Julia Springer, a refined and proper widow in her late sixties living in the small town of Abbotsville, North Carolina. When her husband Wesley Lloyd Springer dies suddenly, Miss Julia discovers shocking secrets about his double life—including an illegitimate son named Lloyd and his mother, Hazel Marie Puckett. What begins as a scandalous revelation transforms into an unconventional family as Miss Julia opens her heart and home to these unexpected arrivals.
With razor-sharp wit, Southern charm, and an indomitable spirit, Miss Julia tackles everything from robberies and kidnappings to wedding planning and community scandals. Alongside her loyal housekeeper Lillian, her resourceful friend Hazel Marie, young Lloyd, and eventually her second husband, attorney Sam Murdoch, Miss Julia navigates the complexities of small-town life with grace, humor, and an unwavering sense of justice.
The series brilliantly captures the nuances of Southern society, exploring themes of hypocrisy, redemption, family, and the power of friendship. Through twenty-three delightful novels, readers follow Miss Julia as she solves mysteries, stands up to pompous clergy, defends her loved ones, and learns that family isn't always defined by blood. With over 6 million copies sold worldwide and a devoted following among book clubs, the Miss Julia series has become a modern classic of Southern fiction and cozy mystery, perfect for readers who enjoy low-stakes mysteries, engaging characters, and plenty of Southern charm.