Linda Stratmann

Linda Stratmann is a British author, known for her historical mystery writings, which include both fiction and non-fiction works. Born in Leicester in 1948, Stratmann's passion for writing began at a young age, with her first attempts at stories and poems at the age of six. Her interest in true crime was sparked by watching Edgar Lustgarten on TV in the 1950s. Stratmann pursued her education at Wyggeston Girls Grammar School, and later studied at Newcastle University, where she earned a first in Psychology.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Stratmann spent 27 years in the civil service. However, her love for writing never waned, and she eventually left her position to devote herself to her craft. Stratmann is known to enjoy spending time in libraries and archives, conducting research for her next books. In addition to her writing, she also enjoys giving talks about her work.

Stratmann's writing covers a range of topics, with a focus on historical true crime, biography, and crime fiction. Her extensive list of works reflects her passion for research and her dedication to her craft. With a career in writing that started later in life, Stratmann has made up for lost time, producing a significant body of work that has earned her a reputation as a respected and accomplished author in her genre.
The Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Books
# Title Year
1 Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery 2021
2 Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club 2022
3 Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol 2022
4 Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper 2023
5 Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk 2023
Frances Doughty Books
# Title Year
1 The Poisonous Seed 2011
2 The Daughters of Gentlemen 2012
3 A Case of Doubtful Death 2013
4 An Appetite for Murder 2014
5 The Children of Silence 2015
6 Death in Bayswater 2016
7 A True and Faithful Brother 2017
8 Murder at the Bayswater Bicycle Club 2018
Mina Scarletti Books
# Title Year
1 Mr Scarletti's Ghost 2015
2 The Royal Ghost 2016
3 An Unquiet Ghost 2018
4 The Ghost of Hollow House 2019
5 His Father's Ghost 2020
6 The Cyanide Ghost 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Essex Murders 2004
2 Whiteley's Folly 2004
3 Chloroform 2005
4 Gloucestershire Murders 2005
5 The Crooks Who Conned Millions 2006
6 Notorious Blasted Rascal 2008
7 Kent Murders 2009
8 Middlesex Murders 2010
9 The Big Book of Greater London Murders 2010
10 Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities 2011
11 The Illustrated Police News 2011
12 More Essex Murders 2011
13 Fraudsters and Charlatans 2012
14 The Marquess of Queensberry 2013
15 The Secret Poisoner 2016
Linda Stratmann Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Midwinter Mysteries: A Christmas Crime Anthology 2019