Browsing: Historical Mysteries

“Compelling” (Publishers Weekly): After inheriting her parents’ estate, Julia discovers a set of unusual photos in an attic room — and is swept up in a decades-old mystery that will change her life. “A can’t-put-it-down novel of family secrets… Perfect for book clubs” (Library Journal starred review).

From a Nobel Prize–winning author: When his relationship with a student is exposed, professor David Lurie finds solace at his daughter’s home. But heightening social tensions will plunge their lives into deeper disarray… A “compulsively readable” novel (The New Yorker) with over 24,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Nine-year-old Rebecca and her friend, Debbie, have a secret: A police officer is dying in their basement hideout — and they can’t tell a soul. An unsettling thriller that “leaves you gasping” (The Guardian).

Amid the tropical heat of Prohibition-era Florida, Virginia confronts the dangerous mysteries of her dead husband’s secret life… A New York Times bestselling author cooks up “a rich brew of suspicion and intensity” (Kirkus Reviews).

The crime-solving duo known as the King’s Hounds—Halfdan and his master, Winston—are investigating a possible plot against King Cnut by…

In the wake of a crumbled marriage, mystery writer Agatha Christie embarks on a train voyage — and finds herself drawn to Katharine and Nancy, two women coping with scandals of their own. A poignant, intricately woven tale.

Unable to see, Elizabeth must rely on a troubled teenager to help retrace her history when the journals of her late father — a lighthouse keeper — are found amid the remains of a shipwreck. “A perfect hammock read for those who love the Brontë sisters and Jodi Picoult” (Publishers Weekly).

This delightful twist on Pride and Prejudice will enthrall Jane Austen lovers and mystery fans alike! Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth must join forces to solve a crime — at the risk of losing their own hearts.

When an heiress tells him about an ancient stone with ties to Thomas Edison, archaeologist Dan Kotler is determined to uncover its secrets. But the investigation will lead him down a dangerous path…

When Dr. Jekyll’s daughter, Mary, goes searching for Mr. Hyde, she joins four other women in an investigation of their monstrous pasts. “A tour de force of reclaiming the narrative, executed with impressive wit and insight” (Publishers Weekly starred review).