Historical fiction
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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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“Welcome to Hammes Castle. You’ll never leave alive.” A prequel novella in the Tudor Bastard Series, the story follows John de Vere, the Earl of Oxford who is imprisoned in Hammes Castle. Battles and politics, friendship and enmity, and fluid, descriptive language transport the reader back in time to the raw, gritty Tudor era of…
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Book 1 in the Barker & Llewelyn series. When Cyrus Barker advertises for a new assistant, a job that is described as having “some danger involved”, Thomas Llewelyn applies for the job. Barker is a Sherlock Holmes-style private detective possessing great knowledge, impressive fighting skills, a vast network of contacts and informants and firsthand experience…
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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 all of these cozy mystery series set in Victorian London. Relaxing, funny and light-hearted, these books are perfect for…
