Historical Mysteries

Historical mysteries let us escape into a different age, and a different place. From literary greats to down-to-earth private eyes and cozies, this genre has it all.

New historical mysteries

The latest historical mysteries, from Ancient Rome to the Blitz, from London via Vienna and Constantinople to India.

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Historical Mysteries: Coming Soon

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Author spotlight: Vaseem Khan

Vaseem Khan's Malabar House series takes place in Bombay, India in the turbulent time of 1949/50.

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Author spotlight: CJ Sansom

CJ Sansom (1952 - 2024) left a remarkable legacy in his Shardlake series, set during the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century. This series is best read in order of publication.

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Series spotlight: Flavia Alba

The Flavia Alba Series series by Lindsey Davis, in series order. Set in Rome during the reign of Domitian. Follows on from the Marcus Didius Falco series.

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