Historical Detective Novels

”The lef’ han’, dearie, an’ gowld for th’ charm. Aye! a bewtiful han’ for a bewtiful maid. I ‘udn’t rade false for–eh, dear life, what is’t? Th’ lines goo criss an’ crass. Duvel! I be mortal feared …

Introducing turn-of-the-century archaeologist-sleuth Margaret Murray in the first of a brilliant new historical mystery series. October, 1900. University College, London. When the spreadeagled body o …

Apprentice healer Lassair heads on a perilous journey north in the absorbing new Aelf Fen medieval mystery. October, 1093. Two young men have been brutally beaten to death; a third viciously attacked …

If you attended the opera in the 18th century, you could buy a program booklet with side-by-side translations of the text and a list of the participants. Think of “The Murder of Figaro” as one such & …

A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain – The marriage of a former vestal virgin is always an important event, so the anticipated arrival of such a bride in Glevum is the excuse for an even more lavish b …

‘This page-turning historical thriller from one of Britain’s most talented popular fiction authors ticks all the boxes’ – Booklist Starred Review The second in a brand-new medieval mystery series fro …

On the cusp of the twentieth century, Manhattan is a lively metropolis buzzing with talent. But after a young soprano meets an untimely end on stage, can one go-getting leading lady hit the right not …

What’s the best way to purge an unfaithful husband? Become a spy for British Intelligence, of course. Desperate to get out of London, and determined to help the war effort and stop thinking about her …

This dark tale features a strong and sympathetic hero as well as equally appealing supporting characters … Likely to draw in readers of Andrea Penrose, Charles Finch, and Anne Perry Library Journal I …

Christopher Marlowe investigates a possible act of witchcraft in the third of this intriguing historical mystery series – July, 1585. Desperate to pursue his chosen career as a professional playwrigh …