Browsing: Historical Mysteries

An international bestseller hailed as “a fable of criminal genius… remarkable” (The New York Times): Jean-Baptiste’s uncanny sense of smell leads him on a depraved, obsessive quest to create the perfect perfume from the scent of a young virgin…

From an internationally bestselling author: Brother Cadfael investigates a brutal murder and a mysterious treasure as charges of heresy swirl. “Shrewd and patient, Brother Cadfael is at his best here” (Publishers Weekly).

New York Times bestseller Hannah Howell’s extraordinary Wherlocke family returns with the story of a passion that will heed no…

As her New York Times bestselling novels always remind us, Anne Perry is a matchless guide to both the splendor…

A gripping, faith-filled New York Times bestseller with over 3,800 five-star ratings on Goodreads! Sent to Auschwitz for aiding Jews, pastor Jean-Luc forms a bond with young Jacob — and together, they resolve to escape and expose the Nazi regime’s atrocities.

For fans of The Night Circus: When a spectacular magic show results in a dead body, Virgil Holt must decide what is real… and what is illusion. “Story lines twist, spiral, and come together again in an ending as explosive as a poof of smoke” (Oprah.com).

When Heather Toulson returns to her parents’ cottage in the English countryside, she uncovers long-hidden secrets about her family history…

A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on…

The second Maisie Dobbs mysteryJacqueline Winspear’s marvelous debut, Maisie Dobbs, won her fans from around the world and raised her…

A “hypnotic” and “heartbreaking” read (The New York Times Book Review) from a National Book Award–nominated author: When a young girl named Claire goes missing, her disappearance sends shockwaves through her small fishing town. “Fiercely beautiful… Brims with enchantments and surprises” (Los Angeles Times).