Browsing: Historical Mysteries

A New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club selection: In search of her lover, Eliza journeys to California — a wild, vibrant world struck by the Gold Rush — and ends up finding herself. “An extravagant tale by a gifted storyteller” (Los Angeles Times).

With over 75,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Heralded as “heart-wrenching but deeply honest” and “unforgettable” (Library Journal), this Booker Prize nominee is set in 1970s India, where four people from different castes and backgrounds are forced together in one apartment — with surprising results.

“This book has got it all — an instant classic” (Lee Child). Recruited to be General Dwight Eisenhower’s personal detective, Boston policeman Billy Boyle is plunged into an investigation that could change the course of World War II. “Spirited wartime storytelling” (The New York Times Book Review).

From a New York Times bestselling author hailed as the “best historical novelist” (Stephen King): The fate of ancient Egypt lies in the hands of a purehearted slave in this action-packed tale of intrigue that’s “firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period” (Booklist).

An “ambitious and powerful” Man Booker Prize finalist (The New York Times): After Germany’s defeat in World War II, Lore takes her younger siblings on a harrowing journey through occupation zones to find their grandmother. A gripping read about the survivors and victims of war.

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“An elegant Christie-esque 1930s romp” (Deborah Crombie): When unhappily married heiress Amory Ames agrees to help an old friend, she becomes embroiled in a murder investigation… “If you love Downton Abbey, you’ll adore Ashley Weaver’s charming debut” (Susan Elia MacNeal).

From master storyteller Walter Wangerin, Jr. comes this familiar biblical saga told in a fresh, transfixing way. You’ll feel you’ve…

With over 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: This sparkling historical novel follows the struggles and triumphs of Mary Bowser, a formerly enslaved woman turned Union spy. “Deftly balancing history, romance, and adventure, Leveen honors the life and historical importance of a brave, resourceful woman” (Kirkus Reviews).