Browsing: Historical Mysteries

When Ben accuses seemingly upright citizen Elliot of being a notorious Nazi criminal, his lawyer unearths a tale of family, friendship, and the ultimate betrayal. How did two boys who were raised together end up on opposite sides of the Holocaust? “Uplifting and moving… Highly recommended” (Library Journal).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author! In Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson untangle a web of conspiracy and murder in this “exceptionally entertaining” mystery (The Washington Post) that’s “just as cryptic and clever as we’ve come to expect” (Kirkus Reviews).

The first mystery in a series that’s perfect for fans of Brother Cadfael! In seventh-century Ireland, Sister Fidelma and Brother Eadulf are tasked with solving a murder case that could spark civil war… “Difficult to put down” (Publishers Weekly), with nearly 1,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

The Edgar Award winning thriller The Bottoms is classic American storytelling in its truest, darkest, and more affecting formwith echoes of William…

On the eve of her wedding to Michael Trent, the Earl of Westhampton, Rachel Aincourt tried to elope with another…

With over 2,700 five-star Goodreads ratings: Adopted by a Cheyenne chief, a young pioneer boy named Jack embarks on an odyssey of love, loss, and adventure on the wild frontier. “The very best novel ever about the American West” (The New York Times Book Review).

The daughter of King Charles VI of France, the wife of King Henry V of England, and the progenitor of the Tudor dynasty: Witness the turbulent life of Katherine of Valois in this spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).

Hailed as “captivating, enchanting, delightful” (The New York Times): Explore time, space, and the theory of relativity through Albert Einstein’s mind-bending dreams. An “endlessly fascinating” novel (The Boston Globe) with over 10,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Just as Europe is entering World War II, Maggie Hope accepts an undercover assignment at Windsor Castle. Posing as Princess Elizabeth’s tutor seems simple enough — but a shocking murder soon throws the entire royal family into chaos… An enthralling New York Times bestseller!

From an author “who can describe a duel more convincingly than Dumas” (The New York Times Book Review): Charged with protecting Mary, Queen of Scots, Francis Crawford of Lymond must wield his sword and wit to thwart murderous plots against the young ruler. With nearly 2,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!