In the Vicky Bliss novels, readers follow Vicky Bliss, an art historian and amateur sleuth, as she travels to various locations around the world, often encountering art-related mysteries and criminal activities.
Throughout the series, Vicky crosses paths with diverse characters, including her love interest, Sir John Smythe, who is a charming and enigmatic art thief. Their relationship adds an intriguing dynamic to the stories, which feature Elizabeth Peters’ signature blend of mystery, romance, and adventure.
Elizabeth Peters began writing Vicky Bliss in 1969 and finished the series in 2008. Despite the long gap between novels, there are character development points between books, so reading the series in order is recommended but they are enjoyable no matter what sequence you read them in.