John, the Lord Chamberlain series

John, the Lord Chamberlain series
1st edition, One for Sorrow (1999)
  • One for Sorrow (1999)
  • Two for Joy (2000)
  • Three for a Letter (2001)
  • Four for a Boy (2003)
  • Five for Silver (2004)
  • Six for Gold (2005)
  • Seven for a Secret (2008)
  • Eight for Eternity (2010)
  • Nine for the Devil (2012)
  • Ten for Dying (2014)
AuthorMary Reed/Eric Mayer
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreHistorical mystery
PublisherPoisoned Pen Press
PublishedNovember 15, 1999 – present
Media typePrint (Hardcover & Paperback)

The John, the Lord Chamberlain series is a series of historical mystery novels by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer. Also known as the "John the Eunuch" mysteries, the novels feature John, Emperor Justinian's Lord Chamberlain, a eunuch who solves mysteries in 6th-century Constantinople.[1] Publishers Weekly praises the series' "Subtle, well-drawn characters, from the ascetic John to the capricious and enigmatic Justinian; deft descriptive detail revealing life in the late Roman Empire; and sharp dialogue make this another winner in this outstanding historical series."[2]

  1. ^ Picker, Lenny (March 3, 2010). "Mysteries of History". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Fiction Book Review: Eight for Eternity, A John the Lord Chamberlain Mystery". PublishersWeekly.com. February 8, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2013.