Browsing: Historical Mysteries

From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at…

In the eleventh century Murasaki Shikibu, a lady in the Heian court of Japan, wrote the world’s first novel. But…

A New York Times bestseller that “entices readers to keep turning pages long after their bedtimes” (Kirkus Reviews): When Julia unearths a skull in her New England garden, she’s swept into a 19th-century murder investigation…

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a comprehensive fictional portrait of England’s great city through 2,000 years of history. “Fascinating… A sprawling epic” (San Francisco Chronicle), with over 9,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.

One of Time’s 100 Best Novels, this classic mystery introduces hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe, “a character as immortal as Sherlock Holmes” (Anthony Burgess). Can the private eye uncover the secrets of the wealthy Sternwood family? From “one of the 20th century’s top scribes, period” (Library Journal).

Flavia, a precocious 11-year-old sleuth, probes the mystery of a puppeteer’s bizarre death — but will her investigation put her on a collision course with danger? A New York Times bestseller from an Agatha Award–winning author!

A glittering, unforgettable New York Times bestseller: When Julie digs into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, she unearths a larger-than-life past — and an ancient curse. “One of those rare novels that have it all… I was swept away” (Sara Gruen).

“Simply wonderful… First-rate military historical fiction” (Library Journal) from the New York Times bestselling author of Gods and Generals. This novel takes place during the Mexican-American War, digging into the minds of the soldiers in combat for the first time. With over 1,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In the 14th century, the bubonic plague destroyed countless lives. Can humanity survive when a modern-day scientist accidentally unleashes the disease again? “A carefully woven page-turner from which veterans like Robin Cook and Michael Crichton could learn” (Library Journal).

In 16th-century Spain, tormented King Philip II embarks on a ruthless quest for power — and marries three women who will change his life in different ways. A spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).