Mavis Doriel Hay

Mavis Doriel Hay

Mavis Doriel Hay was born in Potters Bar, Middlesex, England on February 13th, 1894 and passed away at the age of 85 on August 26th, 1979.

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Mavis Doriel Hay Stats: The highest rated book by Mavis Doriel Hay on Book Notification is The Santa Klaus Murder, the 17th novel in the British Library Crime Classics series.

The most read book by Mavis Doriel Hay on Book Notification is The Santa Klaus Murder, the 17th novel in the British Library Crime Classics series. The second most read book is Murder Underground (British Library Crime Classics #10).

Below is a complete list of Mavis Doriel Hay books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Mavis Doriel Hay is the British Library Crime Classics Series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Murder Underground
1934
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2
Death on the Cherwell
1935
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3
6.2
The Santa Klaus Murder
1936
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List of British Library Crime Classics Books in Publication Order

Classic crime fiction by various authors.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
1862
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2
The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)
1929
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3
It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)
1930
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4
8.5
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
1930
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5
Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
Go
6
Murder of a Lady / The Silver Scale Mystery (By: Anthony Wynne)
1931
Go
7
Mystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)
1931
Go
8
4
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
1931
Go
9
The Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
Go
10
The Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1931
Go
11
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)
1932
Go
12
8
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
1932
Go
13
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
1933
Go
14
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
1933
Go
15
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
1933
Go
16
The Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)
1933
Go
17
The Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)
1934
Go
18
8
Murder Underground
1934
Go
19
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
1934
Go
20
6
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher Sprigg)
1934
Go
21
The Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
1934
Go
22
The 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)
1934
Go
23
The Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
1934
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24
6
Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
1934
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25
Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
1934
Go
26
The Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
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27
Death on the Cherwell
1935
Go
28
8
The Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
Go
29
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
1936
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30
6.2
The Santa Klaus Murder
1936
Go
31
The Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)
1936
Go
32
Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
1936
Go
33
Death of an Author ( By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1936
Go
34
6
The Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes (By: Ethel Lina White)
1936
Go
35
10
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)
1936
Go
36
Murder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)
1936
Go
37
Mystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1937
Go
38
Bats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1937
Go
39
5
The Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)
1937
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40
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
1938
Go
41
4
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
1938
Go
42
Antidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)
1938
Go
43
Thirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1938
Go
44
The Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)
1938
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45
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
1939
Go
46
Seven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1939
Go
47
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
1940
Go
48
4
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
1940
Go
49
Death of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)
1942
Go
50
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)
1942
Go
51
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
1943
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52
Murder's a Swine (By: Nap Lombard)
1943
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53
Fell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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54
Checkmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
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55
Murder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1945
Go
56
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
1945
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57
10
Fire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1946
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58
Death Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)
1947
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59
Smallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)
1950
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60
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
1950
Go
61
Death Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)
1951
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62
8
Last Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)
1952
Go
63
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)
1952
Go
64
Crossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)
1952
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65
London Particular / Fog of Doubt (By: Christianna Brand)
1952
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66
Death on the Riviera (By: John Bude)
1952
Go
67
7
Murder in the Mill-Race / Speak Justly of the Dead (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1952
Go
68
Murder As a Fine Art (By: Carol Carnac)
1953
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69
The Man Who Didn't Fly (By: Margot Bennett)
1955
Go
70
The Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)
1957
Go
71
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
1958
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72
The Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)
1960
Go
73
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
1960
Go
74
8.7
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
1961
Go
75
The Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)
1961
Go
76
Due to a Death / The Dead of Summer (By: Mary Kelly)
1963
Go
77
Surfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)
1964
Go
78
The Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)
1965
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79
8.3
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
1967
Go
80
Tea on Sunday (By: Lettice Cooper)
1973
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81
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
1976
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82
Capital Crimes (By: Martin Edwards, Richard Marsh)
2015
Go
83
Resorting to Murder (By: Martin Edwards)
2015
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84
8
Silent Nights (By: Martin Edwards)
2015
Go
85
10
Murder at the Manor (By: Martin Edwards)
2016
Go
86
Serpents in Eden (By: Martin Edwards)
2016
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87
Crimson Snow (By: Martin Edwards, Fergus Hume)
2016
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88
Foreign Bodies (By: Martin Edwards, Palle Rosenkrantz)
2017
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89
The Long Arm of the Law (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
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90
Miraculous Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
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91
Continental Crimes (By: Martin Edwards)
2017
Go
92
Blood on the Tracks (By: Martin Edwards)
2018
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93
7
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories (By: Martin Edwards)
2018
Go
94
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)
2018
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95
Deep Waters (By: Martin Edwards)
2019
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96
The Measure of Malice (By: Martin Edwards)
2019
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97
Settling Scores (By: Martin Edwards)
2020
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98
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
2020
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99
Two-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2021
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100
Guilty Creatures (By: Martin Edwards)
2021
Go
101
Crimes of Cymru (By: Martin Edwards)
2023
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102
Lessons in Crime (By: Martin Edwards)
2024
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List of Mavis Doriel Hay Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Capital Crimes
2015
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2
Resorting to Murder
2015
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3
8
Silent Nights
2015
Go
4
10
Murder at the Manor
2016
Go
5
Serpents in Eden
2016
Go
6
Crimson Snow
2016
Go
7
Foreign Bodies
2017
Go
8
The Long Arm of the Law
2017
Go
9
Miraculous Mysteries
2017
Go
10
Continental Crimes
2017
Go
11
Blood on the Tracks
2018
Go
12
7
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
Go
13
The Measure of Malice
2019
Go
14
Settling Scores
2020
Go
15
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
Go
16
Guilty Creatures
2021
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Mavis Doriel Hay

Mavis Doriel Hay was born on February 13th, 1894. Mavis passed away August 26th, 1979 at 85 years old. Mavis Doriel Hay was born in Potters Bar, Middlesex, England.

Mavis Doriel Hay was the author of the British Library Crime Classics series which consists of 102 novels. The British Library Crime Classics series started in 1862 with the novel The Notting Hill Mystery. The most recently released novel in the British Library Crime Classics series was Lessons in Crime which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the British Library Crime Classics series.

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Mavis Doriel Hay: F.A.Q

When was Mavis Doriel Hay Born?

Mavis Doriel Hay was born on February 13th, 1894.

When did Mavis Doriel Hay die?

Mavis Doriel Hay died on August 26th, 1979 at 85 years old.

Where was Mavis Doriel Hay Born?

Mavis Doriel Hay was born in Potters Bar, Middlesex, England.

What was the first book Mavis Doriel Hay wrote?

The first book written by Mavis Doriel Hay was Murder Underground, published in 1934.

What was the most recent book Mavis Doriel Hay wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Santa Klaus Murder on January 1st, 1936.

What is the most popular book by Mavis Doriel Hay?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mavis Doriel Hay book is The Santa Klaus Murder. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Santa Klaus Murder (6.17)
  2. Murder Underground (8.00)

How many books has Mavis Doriel Hay written?

Mavis Doriel Hay has written 3 books. 3 books in the British Library Crime Classics Series, 3 Standalone Novels.

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