Browsing: Historical Mysteries

This “powerful” novel (Publishers Weekly) follows healer May Belle and her daughter, Rue, who serve as midwives and form an unlikely, complex bond with Varina, their enslaver’s daughter. “Afia Atakora brings the Civil War South to life so beautifully… A heartbreaking joy to read” (Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls).

“Illuminating… Will enthrall and move readers” (Publishers Weekly starred review): While clearing out her family home, new mom Beth discovers shocking secrets about her late mother. “Fans of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah now have a new go-to author” (USA Today bestselling author Sally Hepworth).

The philosophy of time, destiny and the stars pervade this intricate historical mystery in which a young woman determines to…

‘Outstanding… Doherty keeps the action brisk, the crimes baffling, and the deductions and solution fair’ – Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewPast…

This action-packed historical novel tells the story of Roman officer Constantine’s bloody ascent to power — and the ruthless enemies he faced along the way… From an author whose work is “superbly executed” (Irish Examiner).

The Great American Century begins, the modern world roars to life, Capitalists flaunt greed and seize power, Socialists and labor…

The Stolen Gold Affair is the latest charming historical mystery in Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini’s detective…

As WW2 rages, a lone vigilante takes to the streets of New York to wage war against a powerful crime…

Daring Brooklyn detective Mary Handley teams up with Teddy Roosevelt to solve her husband’s murder, only to run afoul of…

When Rose Beckingham stumbles upon a global assassination plot, she embarks on a dangerous investigation that leads her to British-occupied India. And soon, she discovers the case is connected to a deadly mystery from her own past…