Browsing: Historical Mysteries

“A gorgeous, wise, riveting work” (David Wroblewski, New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle). Hired guns Charlie and Eli Sisters set off to catch a prospector, but they can’t imagine the journey ahead… An outrageously funny and original novel perfect for fans of Fargo and True Grit.

“A sweeping saga of unfathomable greed and revenge” (Booklist starred review): Newlyweds George and Serena create an empire in the rugged Appalachian mountains — but their marriage unravels as Serena pursues a darker goal. “Recalls both John Steinbeck and Cormac McCarthy” (The New Yorker).

From a New York Times bestselling author comes this “enchanting” mystery (Publishers Weekly) that “fans of Anne Perry and Elizabeth Peters will welcome” (The Denver Post). Victorian widow Lady Emily uncovers a shocking museum theft — and surprising secrets about the husband she hardly knew.

From the author of the bestselling Phryne Fisher Series comes Cocaine Blues, the first historical mystery featuring the sensual, posh,…

Edgar, a nonverbal boy, must leave his idyllic Wisconsin farm after tragedy strikes. Accompanied by three dogs, he comes of age while fighting for survival in the wilderness. This Oprah’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller is “wonderful, mysterious, long, and satisfying” (Stephen King).

In December 1893, Sherlock Holmes-adoring Londoners eagerly opened their Strand magazines, anticipating the detective’s next adventure, only to find the…

“Intoxicating, romantic, and utterly ravishing” (Eloisa James): When Mariah finds a shipwrecked man with no memory, she convinces him that he’s her husband to fend off an unwanted suitor. Only he’s really the wealthy Duke of Ashton… An “enchanting” tale (Publishers Weekly) from a New York Times bestselling author.

After finding an extraordinary antique camera that allows him to see the future, Mark catches a glimpse of a terrible impending threat. But when the government labels him an enemy combatant, can he prove his innocence? A mesmerizing novel with over 1,100 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From a New York Times bestselling author: After making a promise to a dying soldier, World War I nurse Bess Crawford stumbles upon a years-old murder — and is determined to uncover the truth. “Highly recommended, especially for fans of Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series” (Library Journal).

Will you side with mother or daughter? When Mercy Mulcahy was 40 years old, she was accused of killing her…