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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.
  • Murder Wears a Cowl by Paul Doherty - Paperback

    Paul Doherty

    Murder Wears a Cowl

    Hugh Corbett 6

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Prince of Darkness by Paul Doherty - Paperback

    Paul Doherty

    The Prince of Darkness

    Hugh Corbett 5

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Angel of Death by Paul Doherty - Paperback

    Paul Doherty

    The Angel of Death

    Hugh Corbett 4

    £9.99 GBP
  • Spy in Chancery by Paul Doherty - Paperback book

    Paul Doherty

    Spy in Chancery

    Hugh Corbett 3

    £9.99 GBP
  • Crown in Darkness by Paul Doherty - Paperback

    Paul Doherty

    Crown in Darkness

    Hugh Corbett 2

    £9.99 GBP
  • Satan in St Mary's by Paul Doherty

    Paul Doherty

    Satan in St Mary's

    Hugh Corbett 1

    £9.99 GBP
  • A Schooling in Murder by Andrew Taylor - Hardcover

    Andrew Taylor

    A Schooling in Murder

    £20.00 GBP
  • The Shadows of London by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The Shadows of London

    Marwood And Lovett 6

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Royal Secret by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The Royal Secret

    Marwood And Lovett 5

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Last Protector by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The Last Protector

    Marwood And Lovett 4

    £9.99 GBP
  • The King's Evil by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The King's Evil

    Marwood And Lovett 3

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Fire Court by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The Fire Court

    Marwood And Lovett 2

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor - Paperback

    Andrew Taylor

    The Ashes of London

    Marwood And Lovett 1

    £9.99 GBP
  • Carnival of Lies by D. V. Bishop - Hardcover
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    D. V. Bishop

    Carnival of Lies

    Cesare Aldo 5

    £16.99 GBP £18.99
  • Murder of a Recluse by Jeanne M Dams - Hardcover

    Jeanne M Dams

    Murder of a Recluse

    £21.99 GBP
  • Music and Murder by Jeanne M Dams - Paperback

    Jeanne M Dams

    Music and Murder

    £13.99 GBP