Browsing: Historical Mysteries

One of the bestselling novels of all time from the Queen of Crime herself! Invited to a secluded island, 10 guests share the darkest secrets from their pasts — and begin to die, one at a time… “One of the most ingenious thrillers in many a day” (Time).

From the legendary Queen of Crime: On a tropical vacation, a stranger asks Miss Marple if she would like to see a picture of a murderer — and the next day, the man winds up dead. Can Miss Marple unravel this curious case? With nearly 7,800 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From the Queen of Crime comes an “entirely original” whodunit (The Daily Telegraph) with over 19,700 five-star Goodreads ratings! Hercule Poirot pursues a serial killer who murders his victims in alphabetical order. But the culprit’s biggest mistake is leaving taunting clues for Poirot at the crime scenes…

A Murder is Announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does…

The first in a classic series by the legendary Queen of Crime! Meet beloved amateur sleuth Miss Marple as she investigates the murder of Colonel Protheroe — a widely despised man with enemies to spare… With over 58,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

A riveting mystery from the Queen of Crime herself! When famed sleuth Hercule Poirot goes on a trip down the Nile, his journey leads him to a puzzling murder… “Must be read twice, once for enjoyment and once to see how the wheels go round” (The Times).

A sizzling Regency romance with over 7,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Will adventurous Honoria risk her dreams to wed an infamous rake? “A delightful treasure” (RT Book Reviews) from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing is full of “lush sensuality” (Lisa Kleypas).

In occupied Paris, film producer Jean Casson evades the Gestapo to become a reluctant but vital member of the French Resistance. “Masterful, richly atmospheric World War II spy fiction” (Kirkus Reviews) from “America’s preeminent spy novelist” (The New York Times).

For fans of The Paris Wife and Loving Frank: Inspired by the relationship between Charles Dickens and his wife, this dazzling novel follows Dorothea as she examines her marriage to famed writer Alfred. “Beautifully written, entirely satisfying” (The Times).

“Clever” (Booklist): When her brother’s friend is accused of murder on the high seas, Jane Austen is swept up in a baffling investigation. Can she find the true killer — before the wrong man is sent to the gallows? “Jane Austen as sleuth continues to delight” (Publishers Weekly).