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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.
  • Two for Sorrow by Nicola Upson - Paperback book

    Nicola Upson

    Two for Sorrow

    Josephine Tey 3

    £8.99 GBP
  • Angel with Two Faces by Nicola Upson - Paperback book

    Nicola Upson

    Angel with Two Faces

    Josephine Tey 2

    £9.99 GBP
  • An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson - Paperback book

    Nicola Upson

    An Expert in Murder

    Josephine Tey 1

    £9.99 GBP
  • Pirate King by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Pirate King

    Mary Russell 11

    £8.99 GBP
  • Justice Hall by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Justice Hall

    Mary Russell 6

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Lantern's Dance by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    The Lantern's Dance

    Mary Russell 18

    £9.99 GBP
  • Castle Shade by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Castle Shade

    Mary Russell 17

    £8.99 GBP
  • Riviera Gold by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Riviera Gold

    Mary Russell 16

    £8.99 GBP
  • Island of the Mad by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Island of the Mad

    Mary Russell 15

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    The Murder of Mary Russell

    Mary Russell 14

    £8.99 GBP
  • Dreaming Spies by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Dreaming Spies

    Mary Russell 13

    £8.99 GBP
  • Garment of Shadows by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Garment of Shadows

    Mary Russell 12

    £8.99 GBP
  • The God of the Hive by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    The God of the Hive

    Mary Russell 10

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Language of Bees by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    The Language of Bees

    Mary Russell 9

    £8.99 GBP
  • Locked Rooms by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    Locked Rooms

    Mary Russell 8

    £8.99 GBP
  • The Game by Laurie R King - Paperback book

    Laurie R King

    The Game

    Mary Russell 7

    £8.99 GBP