Browsing: Historical Mysteries

A “fascinating” New York Times bestseller (Time): The history of Texas comes alive in a sweeping fictional saga that “exudes all the color, courage, villainy, violence, and independent spirit expected from the Lone Star state” (Library Journal).

From a classic mystery author who “brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy, and wit” (P. D. James): Lord Peter Wimsey and Montague Egg set out to crack puzzling murder cases with their famed powers of deduction. “Truly remarkable” (The New York Times).

A New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: Caribbean history comes to life in this sweeping novel that spans seven centuries. “Remarkable and praiseworthy… Utterly engaging” (The Washington Post).

Retired Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn reunites with Sergeant Jim Chee when a small-time robbery hints at the truth behind an airline disaster and a long-missing fortune in diamonds… A “sterling” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly starred review).

A “magnificently engrossing” New York Times bestseller (Clive Cussler) with nearly 7,500 five-star Goodreads ratings: After her father dies under unusual circumstances, Rachel is plunged into a dangerous international mystery surrounding a lost treasure from World War II. “A riveting cat-and-mouse game… Not to be missed!” (James Rollins).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: Follow Judith Dunbar on an unforgettable journey as she comes of age amid the tragedy and heartache of World War II. “Rosamunde Pilcher’s most satisfying story since The Shell Seekers” (Chicago Tribune).

A “rousing” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly) with over 5,600 five-star Goodreads ratings! When his colleague is captured by a vicious blackmailer, former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone must uncover the shadowy secrets behind China’s ancient terra-cotta warriors…

THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY   The families Jensen and MacCallister reunite in a gripping tale of…

A New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: Three families navigate war, upheaval, passion, and betrayal throughout centuries of life in South Africa. “A prodigious endeavor” (The New York Times Book Review).

“Superb storytelling and craftsmanship” (People), with over 28,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: An epic family saga spanning three generations begins with a forbidden love affair during World War I… “This book is so powerful that as I finished it I turned to the front to start again” (Sunday Express).