Browsing: Historical Mysteries

Investigative journalist Alex Vane uncovers staggering information that could be his biggest scoop yet… or the story that gets him killed. This sharp thriller “evokes comparisons to John Grisham’s finest” (Robert Dugoni).

“The best detective story I’ve read since The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” (The Guardian): In Tudor England, attorney Matthew Shardlake investigates the puzzling murder of a glazier — and finds himself drawn into a conspiracy involving King Henry VIII… With over 11,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“Historical mystery at its finest” (Booklist): In 16th-century England, Matthew Shardlake uncovers shocking secrets as he investigates crimes against a young ward. “An entirely engrossing novel with an intriguing twist” (Daily Express), with over 7,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Remarkable” (P. D. James): In 16th-century England, a gruesome murder at a monastery sends Matthew Shardlake and his protégé, Mark Poer, on a dangerous search for the killer… “Cunningly plotted and darkly atmospheric” (Publishers Weekly), with nearly 11,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

During World War II, army lieutenant Lucas discovers an artifact with surprising ties to Einstein’s writings. Can he and archaeologist Simone unlock its mysteries before the plans of unseen enemies bear deadly fruit? With nearly 4,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From a New York Times bestselling author comes this richly textured tale of historical intrigue. In 17th-century Amsterdam, shrewd businessman Miguel Lienzo gets a jump on the world’s hottest new commodity: coffee. “Expertly plotted and excellently written” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

A New York Times bestseller: Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, are plunged into a complex and dangerous mystery when an armed man appears at their door, claiming to be their housekeeper’s son. “Sharp, inventive, and rewarding” (The Seattle Times), with over 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.

The new Survivor’s Club novel from the New York Times bestselling author.The Survivors’ Club: Six men and one woman, all…

A New York Times bestseller with over 1,600 five-star Goodreads ratings! Who framed Eleanor Roosevelt for murder? British spy Maggie Hope must prove the First Lady’s innocence — and unravel a shocking conspiracy. “MacNeal paints an engrossing portrait of a country on the verge of war” (Kirkus Reviews).

A New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2016: A quest for an extraordinary treasure connects three men across decades in this “rich and rewarding” novel (USA Today) from the author of Life of Pi.