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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 at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd - Hardcover

    Jess Kidd

    Murder at Gulls Nest

    £16.99 GBP
  • D is for Death by Harriet F Townson - Paperback

    Harriet F Townson

    D is for Death

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Mystery at Rake Hall by Maureen Paton - Hardcover book

    Maureen Paton

    The Mystery at Rake Hall

    £16.99 GBP
  • The Innocents by Bridget Walsh - Paperback

    Bridget Walsh

    The Innocents

    Variety Palace Mysteries 2

    £10.99 GBP
  • The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh - Paperback

    Bridget Walsh

    The Tumbling Girl

    Variety Palace Mysteries 1

    £10.99 GBP
  • Spring Offensive by Edward Marston - Paperback

    Edward Marston

    Spring Offensive

    Home Front Detective 11

    £9.99 GBP
  • Murder at Lord's Station by Jim Eldridge - Paperback book

    Jim Eldridge

    Murder at Lord's Station

    London Underground Station Mysteries 3

    £9.99 GBP
  • Traitor’s Legacy by S.J. Parris - Hardcover
    Signed by the Author
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    S J Parris

    Traitor’s Legacy

    £14.99 GBP £20.00
  • Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective by Kelly Gardiner & Sharmini Kumar - Paperback

    Kelly Gardiner & Sharmini Kumar

    Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective

    £9.99 GBP
  • Litany of Lies by Sarah Hawkswood - Paperback

    Sarah Hawkswood

    Litany of Lies

    Bradecote Catchpoll 12

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin - Paperback

    Ray Celestin

    The Axeman's Jazz

    £9.99 GBP
  • The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey - Paperback book

    Josephine Tey

    The Daughter of Time

    Alan Grant

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey - Paperback book

    Josephine Tey

    The Daughter of Time

    Alan Grant

    £9.99 GBP
  • A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle - Paperback book

    Tom Hindle

    A Fatal Crossing

    £9.99 GBP
  • A Taste for Killing by Sarah Hawkswood - Paperback book

    Sarah Hawkswood

    A Taste for Killing

    Bradecote Catchpoll 10

    £8.99 GBP
  • Blood runs Thicker by Sarah Hawkswood - Paperback book

    Sarah Hawkswood

    Blood runs Thicker

    Bradecote Catchpoll 8

    £8.99 GBP