A good historical mystery is like a time machine, transporting the reader from the present to a completely different era. If the idea of a literary trip to the Victorian era intrigues you, try one or all of these cozy mystery series set in Victorian London. Relaxing, funny and light-hearted, these books are perfect for readers who want mystery and murder with no blood and gore.
The Railway Detective by Edward Marston is book 1 in The Railway Detective series of 24 books, all featuring Detective Inspector Colbeck, a gentleman detective who is fascinated by trains, earning himself the nickname “The Railway Detective” as he solves case after case of crimes related to the railway. Intelligent, compassionate and suave, Colbeck started out as a lawyer but changed careers and now dedicates his life to crime solving and apprehension of criminals with the help of his trustworthy partner Detective Sergeant Victor Leeming
A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch is book 1 in the Charles Lenox Mysteries Series, a 17 book series featuring Victorian gentleman and amateur detective, Charles Lenox. Genteel, sympathetic and well-to-do, Lenox defies his peers and takes on cases as a hobby, using his intellect and deductive skills to solve case after case throughout the series.
The Inspector and Mrs Jeffries by Emily Brightwell is book 1 in the 41 book series Mrs. Jeffries, featuring Scotland Yard Inspector Gerald Witherspoon and his formidable housekeeper, Mrs Jeffries. Witherspoon is a kind, gentle soul who is much better suited for a job as an archivist than an inspector. Luckily for him, he has Mrs Jeffries. The widow of a policeman, and the head of the household servants who all adore Witherspoon, Mrs Jeffries takes it upon herself to help the inspector solve his cases without him noticing. Gently guiding him and dispensing her network of contacts, Mrs Jeffries manages time and time again to not only solve Witherspoon’s cases, but more importantly, let him think that he solved the cases on his own.
Cozy mystery – Historical mystery – Victorian era
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