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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.
  • Viper in the Nest by Georgina Clarke - Paperback

    Georgina Clarke

    Viper in the Nest

    Lizzie Hardwicke 3

    £10.99 GBP
  • The Corpse Played Dead by Georgina Clarke - Paperback

    Georgina Clarke

    The Corpse Played Dead

    Lizzie Hardwicke 2

    £10.99 GBP
  • Death and the Harlot by Georgina Clarke - Paperback

    Georgina Clarke

    Death and the Harlot

    Lizzie Hardwicke 1

    £10.99 GBP
  • Prophet of Blood by Peter Tremayne - Paperback

    Peter Tremayne

    Prophet of Blood

    Sister Fidelma 33

    £10.99 GBP
  • Rebellious Grace by Jeri Westerson - Hardcover

    Jeri Westerson

    Rebellious Grace

    £21.99 GBP
  • The Twilight Queen by Jeri Westerson - Paperback

    Jeri Westerson

    The Twilight Queen

    £13.99 GBP
  • Courting Dragons by Jeri Westerson - Paperback

    Jeri Westerson

    Courting Dragons

    £13.99 GBP
  • Hungry Death by Robin Blake - Paperback book

    Robin Blake

    Hungry Death

    Cragg & Fidelis 8

    £13.99 GBP
  • Spoiler's Prey by Robin Blake - Hardcover

    Robin Blake

    Spoiler's Prey

    Cragg & Fidelis 9

    £21.99 GBP
  • An Excellent Thing in a Woman by Allison Montclair - Hardcover

    Allison Montclair

    An Excellent Thing in a Woman

    £21.99 GBP
  • Theft of an Idol by Dana Stabenow - Paperback

    Dana Stabenow

    Theft of an Idol

    Eye Of Isis 3

    £9.99 GBP
  • Disappearance of a Scribe by Dana Stabenow - Paperback

    Dana Stabenow

    Disappearance of a Scribe

    Eye Of Isis 2

    £9.99 GBP
  • Death of an Eye by Dana Stabenow - Paperback

    Dana Stabenow

    Death of an Eye

    Eye Of Isis 1

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee - Paperback

    Abir Mukherjee

    The Shadows of Men

    Wyndham And Banerjee 5

    £9.99 GBP
  • Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee - Paperback

    Abir Mukherjee

    Death in the East

    Wyndham And Banerjee 4

    £9.99 GBP
  • Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee - Paperback

    Abir Mukherjee

    Smoke and Ashes

    Wyndham And Banerjee 3

    £9.99 GBP