Mary Linn Roby

Mary Linn Roby is a prolific author known for her contributions to Gothic fiction, romance, Regency-era novels, and mystery. Under various pen names, including Valerie Bradstreet, Pauline Pryor, Pamela D’Arcy, Georgina Grey, Mary Wilson, and Elizabeth Welles, she has written fifty-two novels spanning multiple genres. Her works have captivated readers with their intricate plots and atmospheric storytelling, establishing her as a versatile writer in both historical and suspenseful narratives.

In addition to her writing career, Roby is an educator, teaching English literature, creative writing, and rhetoric. Her academic background complements her literary work, enriching her storytelling with depth and precision. Married to an English professor and fellow writer, she maintains a strong connection to the literary world. Beyond writing, Roby enjoys tennis, reading, and traveling, while also dedicating time to editing fiction and memoirs, where she provides detailed critiques and refinements to enhance her clients' manuscripts.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Still As the Grave 1964
2 Afraid of the Dark 1965
3 Before I Die 1966
4 Cat and Mouse 1967
5 In the Dead of the Night 1969
6 Pennies on Her Eyes 1969
7 All Your Lovely Words Are Spoken 1970
8 Lie Quiet In Your Grave 1970
9 That Fatal Touch 1970
10 If She Should Die 1970
11 Some Die in Their Beds 1970
12 Dig a Narrow Grave 1971
13 This Land Turns Evil Slowly 1971
14 When the Witch Is Dead 1972
15 And Die Remembering 1972
16 Reap the Whirlwind 1972
17 The House at Kilgallen 1973
18 Speak No Evil of the Dead 1973
19 Shadow over Grove House 1973
20 The Broken Key 1974
21 The White Peacock / Cry of the Peacock 1974
22 The Silent Walls 1974
23 Marsh House 1975
24 Tower Room 1975
25 Christobel 1976
26 The Treasure Chest 1976
27 Trapped 1977
28 The Hidden Book 1977
29 A Heritage of Strangers 1978
30 My Lady's Mask 1979
31 Fortune's Smile 1979
32 Passing Fancy 1980
33 Love's Willful Call 1981
34 The Herrick Inheritance 1982