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In this gripping historical mystery, cook-turned-investigator Kat Holloway races to unmask a blackmailer with royal connections.
A Silence in Belgrave Square
Mystery · Historical Mystery · Historical Romance
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In this gripping historical mystery, cook-turned-investigator Kat Holloway races to unmask a blackmailer with royal connections. With her partner Daniel undercover and political conspiracies brewing, time is running out. A Silence in Belgrave Square, book eight in the Below Stairs Mystery series, blends upstairs-downstairs drama, high society secrets, and danger in gaslit London. Fans of historical whodunits, take note.
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Victorian cook-turned-sleuth Kat Holloway is no stranger to scandal, but this case strikes closer than ever.
Her beloved Daniel McAdam is risking his life yet again, posing as a secretary to a suspicious viscount with ties to treasonous plots. One final mission, his superior claims, and Daniel’s dangerous debt will be cleared for good.
But secrets are everywhere. Kat’s friends are being blackmailed, forced to align with a political agenda that could upend the Crown itself. The deeper Kat digs, the clearer it becomes—this isn’t just about Daniel’s freedom. It’s about survival.
To protect the man she loves and the monarchy they both serve, Kat must untangle a web of lies spun at the highest levels of society.
If she fails, it won’t just be Daniel she loses.
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A chilling twist on a beloved classic, After Oz reimagines Dorothy’s return from Oz as a descent into 19th-century madness.
After Oz
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Historical Mystery
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A chilling twist on a beloved classic, After Oz reimagines Dorothy’s return from Oz as a descent into 19th-century madness. Gordon McAlpine delivers a literary thriller with echoes of The Yellow Wallpaper and Alias Grace. With 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this dark retelling is equal parts haunting, heart-wrenching, and impossible to put down.
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Kansas, 1896. When a tornado hits, eleven-year-old Dorothy Gale vanishes—only to return four days later with a wild story of a magical land and a murdered witch.
Her community calls it blasphemy. Her family calls in the authorities. And when a local woman turns up dead, Dorothy is blamed and sent to the Topeka Insane Asylum.
Enter Dr. Evelyn Grace Wilford, a young psychologist determined to understand Dorothy’s story. But what begins as a professional inquiry becomes a dangerous unraveling of secrets—both within the asylum and the town itself.
Is Dorothy delusional, or did something otherworldly follow her back from Oz?
Blending historical fiction with a haunting twist on a beloved tale, After Oz asks a chilling question: what if Dorothy never left Kansas at all?
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Newly independent India is stepping into the future, but one murdered diplomat threatens to drag old power struggles into the light.
Midnight at Malabar House
Historical Fiction · Mystery · Historical Mystery
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Newly independent India is stepping into the future, but one murdered diplomat threatens to drag old power struggles into the light. In Midnight at Malabar House, Inspector Persis Wadia, India’s first female police detective, must navigate political pressure, social resistance, and a case designed to test every fragile line between justice and history. A layered historical mystery with atmosphere, tension, and sharp institutional stakes.
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*** WINNER OF THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER 2021 ***
'The leading character is the deftly drawn Persis Wadia, the country's first female detective. She's a wonderful creation and this is a hugely enjoyable book' ANN CLEEVES
'This is historical crime fiction at its best - a compelling mix of social insight and complex plotting with a thoroughly engaging heroine. A highly promising new series' Mail on Sunday
Bombay, New Year's Eve, 1949
As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city's most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India's first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift.
And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country's most sensational case falls into her lap.
As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world's largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.
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In Gallows Thief, Waterloo hero Rider Sandman trades glory for grit in a race to stop an innocent man’s execution.
Gallows Thief
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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In Gallows Thief, Waterloo hero Rider Sandman trades glory for grit in a race to stop an innocent man’s execution. Bernard Cornwell blends murder, corruption, and justice in 1820s London with gripping historical flair. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this standalone mystery is atmospheric, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.
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London, 1820. The war is over, but for Waterloo veteran Rider Sandman, peace offers little comfort. Broke, disillusioned, and struggling to find his footing, he’s offered a strange job: investigate a murder case that’s already been tried and sentenced.
The accused is a young painter scheduled to hang. The evidence looks damning. But Sandman has his doubts—and nothing left to lose.
As he dives into London’s underbelly, from grimy taverns to aristocratic salons, he uncovers a conspiracy far more tangled than he imagined. With time running out and someone working to silence him, Sandman must chase justice through lies, corruption, and blood.
The truth could save an innocent man. Or it could put Sandman’s own neck on the line.
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A granddaughter.
The Moonflowers
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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A granddaughter. A killer. A mansion full of secrets. In The Moonflowers, Tig Costello seeks the truth about her family by visiting the woman who murdered her grandfather. With 4.7 stars on Amazon, Abigail Rose-Marie’s novel is a haunting tale of survival, sisterhood, and the echoes of a past that refuses to stay buried.
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Tig Costello travels to rural Kentucky to paint a portrait of her grandfather, a celebrated war hero and community icon. But to Tig, he’s little more than a mystery. The one person who knew him best? The woman who murdered him.
Eloise Price has spent fifty years locked away in a state institution, and she’s ready to talk. What begins as a search for a story becomes a multi-generational reckoning, as Eloise peels back the layers of pain, sacrifice, and survival woven through the lives of the women in Tig’s family.
Set against the backdrop of a decaying mansion filled with secrets, The Moonflowers is a moving, atmospheric novel about truth, inheritance, and the strength women summon when the world gives them no other choice.
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A brutal harpooner.
The North Water
Historical Fiction · Mystery · Historical Mystery
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A brutal harpooner. A disgraced surgeon. One doomed voyage to the Arctic. The North Water is a chilling literary thriller that pits man against man in the darkest cold. With 4.4 stars on Amazon, this bestselling novel has been adapted into a gripping AMC+ series and hailed as one of The New York Times’s 10 Best Books of the Year.
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Onboard the whaling ship Volunteer, survival is a matter of brutality.
Henry Drax is a harpooner, a predator in every sense. Drunk, violent, and foul, he makes the icy voyage north even colder. Patrick Sumner, a disgraced army surgeon trying to outrun his past, signs on as ship’s medic hoping for calm. What he finds is far worse.
Trapped in the frozen Arctic with something monstrous hidden in the hold, Sumner is drawn into a brutal battle of wills against Drax. As the sun disappears and darkness reigns, the only rule is kill or be killed.
The North Water is a visceral, literary thriller where man’s worst instincts surface with the ice. It is bleak, riveting, and unforgettable.
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A Russian spy vanishes.
Radiant Angel
Mystery · Historical Mystery
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A Russian spy vanishes. A weapon codenamed “Radiant Angel” surfaces. Radiant Angel by Nelson DeMille is a tense, Cold War–revival thriller featuring fan-favorite John Corey. With 4.2 Amazon stars and DeMille’s signature wit and suspense, this #1 New York Times bestseller puts Manhattan in the crosshairs—and only Corey can stop what’s coming.
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John Corey knows better than to trust a quiet assignment.
After taking down a terrorist in Yemen, Corey ditches the red tape of the Anti-Terrorist Task Force and joins the Diplomatic Surveillance Group in New York—a so-called desk job monitoring Russian diplomats. Easy, right?
Not when one of those “diplomats” disappears from a high-profile party in the Hamptons. Vasily Petrov isn’t just a name—he’s a Russian intelligence officer. And whatever he’s planning could end with a nuclear-level disaster in Manhattan.
As Corey follows the trail, he uncovers a plot that screams Cold War revival, complete with espionage, cover-ups, and a weapon known only as the “radiant angel.”
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille, Radiant Angel is a prescient, pulse-pounding thriller with America in the crosshairs.
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Good for readers who like historical adventure, pirate stories, treasure hunts, and New World intrigue.
Pirate Latitudes
Mystery · Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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A New York Times bestseller called “A lusty, rollicking seventeenth-century adventure. . . . History as entertainment.” by USA Today, Pirate Latitudes follows Captain Charles Hunter through 1665 Jamaica, where Spanish gold, hidden treasure, betrayal, and ruthless Port Royal danger collide, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 8,600 Amazon reviewers. Good for readers who like historical adventure, pirate stories, treasure hunts, and New World intrigue.
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“A lusty, rollicking seventeenth-century adventure. . . . History as entertainment.” —USA Today
In this New York Times bestselling novel, master of suspense Michael Crichton delivers an irresistible historical adventure tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World—a classic story of treasure and betrayal.
The Caribbean, 1665. A remote colony of the English Crown, the island of Jamaica holds out against the vast supremacy of the Spanish empire. Port Royal, its capital, is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses. In this steamy climate there’s a living to be made, a living that can end swiftly by disease—or by dagger. For Captain Charles Hunter, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking in this thrilling treasure hunt, and the law of the land rests with those ruthless enough to make it.
Pirate Latitudes is Michael Crichton at his best: a brilliant adventure tale pulsing with relentless action, crackling atmosphere, and heart-pounding suspense.
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With 4.7 stars on Amazon, this Steve Berry bestseller is perfect for fans of Dan Brown and historical intrigue.
The Last Kingdom
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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In The Last Kingdom, Cotton Malone is back in a riveting thriller that blends history, espionage, and international stakes. A hidden 19th-century deed tied to King Ludwig II may hold the key to Bavaria’s independence—and global power. With 4.7 stars on Amazon, this Steve Berry bestseller is perfect for fans of Dan Brown and historical intrigue.
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King Ludwig II of Bavaria dreamed of building his own kingdom—far from the constraints of empire, politics, and sanity. Most dismissed it as madness. But what if he succeeded?
In The Last Kingdom, Cotton Malone returns in a globe-spanning thriller fueled by buried history and modern power plays. When Malone’s protégé, Luke Daniels, uncovers clues to a mysterious 19th-century deed that may prove Ludwig’s dream became reality, the race is on.
Now the United States, China, and Germany all want the same thing: control of a document that could shift the global balance of power. From Bavaria’s storybook castles to deadly backroom deals, Cotton and Luke face ruthless enemies and a centuries-old secret that could rewrite modern history.
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From The Orphan’s Tale author Pam Jenoff comes A Hidden Affair, a gripping blend of espionage, romance, and secrets that won’t stay buried.
A Hidden Affair
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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From The Orphan’s Tale author Pam Jenoff comes A Hidden Affair, a gripping blend of espionage, romance, and secrets that won’t stay buried. When Jordan Weiss discovers her long-lost love is alive, she embarks on a dangerous journey across Europe to uncover the truth. 4.6 stars on Amazon and packed with emotion, intrigue, and heart-pounding twists.
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Ten years ago, Jordan Weiss was told the man she loved drowned. Ten years later, she learns it was a lie.
After discovering her college boyfriend Jared may still be alive, Jordan—now a seasoned U.S. intelligence officer—resigns her post and launches a desperate search for the truth. Her quest leads to the glittering shores of the French Riviera and across Europe, where danger shadows every step.
Chasing a mysterious woman tied to Jared’s past, Jordan is forced into an uneasy alliance with Aaron, a brooding Israeli operative with secrets of his own.
As past and present collide, Jordan must navigate a tangled web of lies, love, and betrayal to find the truth—and decide if she’s ready for what she uncovers.
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With 4.5 stars on Amazon and themes of women’s rights, corruption, and resilience, it’s perfect for fans of The Alienist and Maisie Dobbs.
The Whispering Women
Historical Fiction · Mystery · Historical Mystery
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Set in Gilded Age Manhattan, this riveting historical mystery follows a journalist and a former maid as they defy class lines to expose injustice. With 4.5 stars on Amazon and themes of women’s rights, corruption, and resilience, it’s perfect for fans of The Alienist and Maisie Dobbs. A gripping blend of history and suspense.
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In 1913 Manhattan, secrets are currency—and the price of truth could be your life.
When society columnist Louisa Delafield crosses paths with Ellen Malloy, a former ladies' maid grieving a friend's suspicious death, neither expects to form an alliance. But after Ellen witnesses a fatal abortion and powerful forces try to silence her, Louisa trades gossip columns for investigative grit.
Navigating the rigid divides of class and gender, the women uncover a web of corruption that spans from tenement halls to glittering ballrooms. A sex trafficking ring, a predatory doctor, and a justice system rigged against them stand in their way.
As allies turn traitor and danger closes in, Louisa and Ellen must decide how far they’re willing to go for justice.
Was change even possible in 1913?
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Reckoning by award-winner Baron Birtcher is perfect for fans of Longmire and classic Western grit.
Reckoning
Mystery · Historical Mystery
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In this gripping crime thriller (4.7 stars on Amazon, 4.9 on Goodreads), rural sheriff Ty Dawson investigates the suspicious death of a Portland detective and clashes with federal agents threatening his town’s survival. Reckoning by award-winner Baron Birtcher is perfect for fans of Longmire and classic Western grit. Grab this slow-burn mystery with bite—before justice rides off.
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Sheriff Ty Dawson thought war was behind him. Turns out, it just changed uniforms.
In the rugged southern Oregon county of Meriwether, Ty juggles life as a lawman, rancher, and Korean War vet—but the ‘70s are catching up fast. When the government tries to cut off a local cattleman’s water supply, tensions flare. Then a Portland detective turns up dead at a fishing resort, and the big-city brass rush to label it a suicide.
Ty isn’t buying it.
As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangle of corruption that reaches from the forests of Oregon to Portland’s power players. The closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes—for him, and everyone he loves.
Justice may be blind. But Ty Dawson sees everything.
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