Historical fiction
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Book 1 in the Harker & Moriarty series. A brilliant gothic fantasy horror mystery set in Paris in 1903. Samantha Harker, the daughter of Jonathan and Mina Harker, works for The Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena. Originally a researcher, Sam is desperate to leave the library and be assigned as a field
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Brother Cadfael is a series of 20 books by Ellis Peters (pen name of Edith Mary Pargeter) and a 1990s TV series of 4 seasons, following the life of the 12th century amateur sleuth and monk, Brother Cadfael. An immersive historical setting and a really interesting main character is what makes this series so appealing.
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An illegitimate son from already questioned blood. Roland. The bastard. After many years of exile in Brittany, Henry Tudor is marching against Richard III. Among Henry’s retinue is Roland, Henry’s illegitimate son who is aching to be recognised by his father. As the army advances towards a lethal encounter with the forces of Richard III,
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The Matthew Shardlake series is a 7 book historical mystery series set in 16th century Tudor England. Book 1, Dissolution, was published in 2003. The books follow the lawyer Matthew Shardlake as he solves crimes and tries to keep himself and his close ones safe in the dangerous, shifting political environment during the Tudor times.
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The Phryne Fisher series consists of 24 books by Kerry Greenwood. The Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries TV series has 3 seasons and 34 episodes. Phryne Fisher is sassy, jazzy, scandalous, independent Australian lady detective in the 1920s with a heart of gold right beneath her tough exterior. She is wealthy and glamourous, but comes from
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A Christmas at Highbury by Michelle Cox A very light-hearted and cosy 1930s Christmas mystery about stolen presents, generational divides and all the love and despair of naturaland found families coming together for Christmas. Cozy mystery. 193 pages. Published 2024 Deck the Halls… Dead by Tessa Aura When the organiser of the Bath Festival of
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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,
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In honour of Jane Austen’s birthday, today December 16th, here’s a couple of Jane Austen-inspired cozy mysteries. In Death Comes to Jane Austen Town by Rosemary Stevens, a whole town comes together to create a big Jane Austen festival, but a murder threatens the celebrations, and amateur sleuth Kay Starling has to untangle the mess
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Book 4 in The Violet Carlyle Mysteries series. Violet is depressed after the death of her aunt Agatha and her devoted twin brother Victor is concerned about her mental state. In an attempt to cheer up Violet, the twins agree to spend Christmas with their friends Lila and Denny and their family, as well as
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Two independent stories set in the same universe, a historical fantasy version of ancient Rome brimming with mythological creatures, danger and adventure. Scipio the Sciapod: In the Shade of a Foot by Axel Kamne Scipio is a sciapod, a very long-lived mythological creature with one leg and one big foot. He hates all Romans, including
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