Just One Damned Thing After Another (St. Mary's Book 1)

History Is Just One Damned Thing After Another

They say that History is just one damned thing after another. Welcome to St Mary's Institute of Historical Research - where damned things happen every day.

Time Travel, But Make It Chaotic

When Dr Madeleine 'Max' Maxwell is recruited by St Mary's, she finds their methods to be somewhat unorthodox. They don't just study the past - they actually visit it, carefully observing historical events as they unfold in real time.

And not dying. This last part is important.

All of History Awaits

The whole of History now lies before Max and her new colleagues, but, as she will discover, time travel is never straightforward. Because History doesn't like to be messed with, and danger lurks in every century...

Why You'll Love It

• Fast-paced and witty - Laugh-out-loud humor meets thrilling adventure
• Delightfully unconventional - Time travel like you've never seen it before
• Brilliant protagonist - Max is smart, sarcastic, and utterly lovable
• History comes alive - Visit real historical events with chaotic historians
• First in a beloved series - The Chronicles of St Mary's has legions of devoted fans

Perfect For

Fans of Terry Pratchett, Doctor Who, Genevieve Cogman, and Ghosts. If you love time travel, British humor, chaotic academics, and stories where things go hilariously and dangerously wrong, this is your next obsession.

Series: The Chronicles of St Mary's, Book 1
Author: Jodi Taylor

"History is just one damned thing after another - and at St Mary's, that's exactly what you signed up for."