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Historical mysteries

Historical mysteries let us escape into a different age, and a different place. From literary greats to down-to-earth private eyes and cozies, this genre has it all.
  • Knave of Diamonds by Laurie R King

    Laurie R King

    Knave of Diamonds

    Mary Russell 19

    £22.00 GBP
  • To the Shades Descend by Allan Gaw - Paperback book

    Allan Gaw

    To the Shades Descend

    DI Jack Cuthbert 3

    £9.99 GBP
  • Liar Moon by Ben Pastor - Paperback

    Ben Pastor

    Liar Moon

    Martin Bora 2

    £8.99 GBP
  • Lumen by Ben Pastor - Paperback

    Ben Pastor

    Lumen

    Martin Bora 1

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Mouthless Dead by Anthony Quinn - Hardcover

    Anthony Quinn

    The Mouthless Dead

    £20.00 GBP
  • Fatal Legacy by Lindsey Davis - Paperback book

    Lindsey Davis

    Fatal Legacy

    Flavia Alba 11

    £9.99 GBP
  • Desperate Undertaking by Lindsey Davis - Paperback book

    Lindsey Davis

    Desperate Undertaking

    Flavia Alba 10

    £9.99 GBP
  • A Comedy of Terrors by Lindsey Davis - Paperback book

    Lindsey Davis

    A Comedy of Terrors

    Flavia Alba 9

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Grove of the Caesars by Lindsey Davis - Paperback book

    Lindsey Davis

    The Grove of the Caesars

    Flavia Alba 8

    £10.99 GBP
  • Players of Death by Howard Linskey - Paperback book
    Forthcoming

    Howard Linskey

    Players of Death

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow - Hardcover book
    Forthcoming

    Dana Stabenow

    The Harvey Girl

    £20.00 GBP
  • A Dangerous Train of Thought by Faith Martin - Hardcover book
    Forthcoming

    Faith Martin

    A Dangerous Train of Thought

    Val & Arbie 3

    £16.99 GBP
  • Death by Misdirection by Ali Simpson - Paperback book
    Forthcoming

    Ali Simpson

    Death by Misdirection

    £10.99 GBP
  • Book cover of 'The Mystery at Rake Hall' by Maureen Paton with a castle illustration and C.S. Lewis Investigates text.
    Forthcoming

    Maureen Paton

    The Mystery at Rake Hall

    £9.99 GBP
  • Kiss from the Devil by Georgina Clarke - Paperback book
    Forthcoming

    Georgina Clarke

    Kiss from the Devil

    Lizzie Harwicke 4

    £10.99 GBP
  • A Pretender's Murder by Christopher Huang - Paperback book
    Forthcoming

    Christopher Huang

    A Pretender's Murder

    £13.99 GBP