Caroline Dunford

Caroline Dunford is a highly skilled and accomplished author, known for her expertise in writing murder mysteries and her ability to create gripping novels. She has a diverse background, having worked in various fields such as psychotherapy, journalism, and development before becoming a full-time writer. Dunford is not only a novelist but also a skilled short story writer, playwright, mentor, and tutor. She has a fascination with people and is known for her ability to create complex and interesting characters in her work.

Dunford's writing is heavily influenced by her personal experiences and her interest in human nature. She often explores questions about why people do unpleasant things and tries to make sense of the world through the stories she tells. Her Euphemia Martins Mysteries, which are inspired by her maternal great grandmother, are particularly well-known and have a strong following. In addition to her fiction writing, Dunford also enjoys writing plays and has had several productions of her work.

In addition to her writing, Dunford is also a Teaching Fellow at Edinburgh University and enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and playing RPGs and board games. She lives in Edinburgh with her long-suffering partner and their two sons. Dunford is an active member of the writing community and can be found on various social media platforms, where she shares her thoughts on writing and connects with her readers.
Euphemia Martins Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Death in the Family 2009
2 A Death in the Highlands 2013
3 A Death in the Asylum 2013
4 A Death in the Wedding Party 2013
5 A Death in the Pavilion 2014
6 A Death in the Loch 2014
7 A Death for King and Country 2015
8 A Death for a Cause 2015
9 A Death by Arson 2016
10 A Death Overseas 2016
11 A Death at Crystal Palace 2018
12 A Death at a Gentleman's Club 2019
13 A Death at the Church 2019
14 A Death at the Races 2020
15 A Death in the Hospital 2020
16 A Death on Stage 2021
17 A Death of a Dead Man 2023
Hope Stapleford Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Hope for the Innocent 2020
2 Hope to Survive 2021
3 Hope for Tomorrow 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 How to Survive the Terrible Twos 2005
2 Highland Inheritance 2014
3 Playing for Love 2015
Caroline Dunford Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Shiver 2014