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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 cosies, this genre has it all.

Find the latest published books and some highlights on this page, or you can also dig into the past by period:

New Historical Mysteries

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Where Do I Start? Tudor Historical Mysteries

Interested in Tudor period mysteries, but don't know where to start? The volumes in this bundle are first in their series, all by prize-winning authors. Discover your next binge-worthy series while enjoying masterful writing and superb plotting.

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£26.99 GBP £31.97

Historical Mysteries: Coming Soon

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Popular Historical Mystery Series