

The Death of a Much-Travelled Woman: and Other Adventures with Cassandra ReillyĮlizabeth Sims’ protagonist Lillian Byrd is a reporter based in Detroit who is continually involved in huge mistakes of her own making. These endearing books were published between 19. Co-founder of Seal Press, Wilson changed her name to Barbara Sjoholm in 2000. Each one is part travelogue as lesbian translator Cass travels the world and maneuvers between old and new girlfriends in her attempt to help friends. From P.I, FBI, police women, and reporters to a translator and a coffee shop owner, all these lesbians have become friends who I want to follow in future books.īarbara Wilson’s Cassandra Reilly series are much more sleuthing than romancing, and the twists and turns between schemes and mistaken genders add to the laugh-out-loud humor. One characteristic that these series have in common is mature protagonists, although some of the first books begin when they are young. Lesbian Sleuths: Ten Mystery/Romance Series by Sue Hardestyįor those who enjoy a mix of romance with their mysteries (or is it the other way around?), here are ten of my favorite lesbian sleuths.
