Browsing: Historical Mysteries

In 19th-century England, Lady Helena Whitcombe begins investigating her husband’s death after his corpse is found floating in a river — and she unearths long-buried family secrets… A riveting, atmospheric mystery that’s first in a series!

A New York Times bestselling author delivers a fast-paced and “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) prequel to Casino Royale! When the former 007’s corpse is found floating in the waters of Marseille, untried agent James Bond is assigned to track down his killer — and a legend is born.

In 19th-century Europe, Molly’s young son is kidnapped — and she’ll stop at nothing to bring him home safe. “A beautifully written, highly plotted debut, with loads of historical detail” (Irish Examiner).

“Intriguing” (Publishers Weekly): When her friend’s second husband dies, Elizabeth Miles works to unravel the truth — and is drawn into a mystery involving treachery and corruption… Set in 20th-century New York, this compelling whodunit “features a bold and clever sleuth” and “abundant historical detail” (Kirkus Reviews).

From a New York Times bestselling author: When orphan Worm witnesses a kidnapping just before Christmas, he takes the investigation — and the victim’s rescue — into his own hands. “Perry’s Victorian-era holiday mysteries [are] an annual treat” (The Wall Street Journal).

Murder. Manor homes. Malfunctioning chandeliers.Hollywood starlets are supposed to be happily on set in sunny California and not trapped in…

A plan to flood her valley. A means to destroy her culture. 1920, former Austrian Tyrol. Katharina Thaler faces becoming the…

In the summer of 1962, at a high school graduation party, Bessie Day Hardy is brutally raped. Fifty years later,…

From a New York Times bestselling author praised for “bedrock research and a butterfly’s delicate touch with characters” (Diana Gabaldon): When captured French Canadian lieutenant Jean-Philippe falls in love with Lydia, the daughter of a Long Island family, their shared passion will change their lives forever.

London, 1819: When Brewster, my bodyguard, comes to me about a murder of a pugilist—and what’s more, says his wife…