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 both of these mystery series from set in the Victorian era in the United States and featuring a strong, working, female sleuth.
Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell is book 1 in the 13 book Gilded Newport Mysteries Series. Emma Cross lives in Newport, Rhode Island. She is related to the wealthy Vanderbilts but determined to make her way in the world on her own. She works as a reporter and sleuths on the side whenever her extended network of friends and family asks for her help investigating.
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson is book 1 in the 27 book Gaslight Mystery Series which takes place in New York. Sarah Brandt is estranged from her wealthy parents, making a living as a midwife. She teams up with Sergeant Frank Malloy, using her connections in upper society and her gender, to gain access to people and places he is unable to enter as a working class male.
Historical fiction – Historical mystery
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