The Canterbury Tales Mysteries series written by Paul Doherty (Margaret Beaufort) is a historical mystery series that features Geoffrey Chaucer, the famous 14th-century English poet, as the detective. The series is set in medieval England and is inspired by Chaucer’s…
A historical mystery series written by Candace Robb, The Owen Archer series is set in medieval England during the 14th century. The series follows the adventures of Owen Archer, a former Welsh archer who becomes a spy for John Thoresby,…
A historical mystery series written by Susanna Gregory (Thomas Chaloner) set in medieval England during the 14th century, the series follows the investigations of Matthew Bartholomew, a physician and scholar at the University of Cambridge. Matthew Bartholomew is a forward-thinking…
The Thomas Chaloner series by Susanna Gregory (Matthew Bartholomew) is a historical mystery series set in 17th-century England, specifically during the Restoration period following the English Civil War. The series revolves around the investigations of Thomas Chaloner, a former soldier…
Written by Ashley Weaver (Electra McDonnell), this mystery book series set in England during the 1930s follows the adventures of Amory Ames, a wealthy and stylish young woman who finds herself embroiled in various murder mysteries. Amory is married to…
Written by Ashley Weaver (Amory Ames), this historical mystery series full of spies, murder, and romance is set in England during World War II. Electra McDonnell and her family earn their living outside the law. Breaking into the homes of…
The Lady Sherlock book series by Sherry Thomas is a historical mystery series that reimagines Sherlock Holmes as Charlotte Holmes, a brilliant and unconventional woman living in Victorian England. The story starts when Charlotte Holmes creates the persona of “Sherlock…
Written by Frances Brody, the Kate Shackleton Mystery series follows the adventures of Kate Shackleton, a private investigator based in Yorkshire, England, during the 1920s and 1930s. Kate Shackleton is a resourceful and independent woman who, after the loss of…
Set in medieval England during the 12th century, the Bradecote and Catchpoll series written by Sarah Hawkswood follows the investigations of Bailiff Hugh Bradecote and Sergeant (later Deputy) Catchpoll in the fictional town of Droitwich in Worcestershire. Hugh Bradecote, as…
Written by Edward Marston (Home Front Detective), The Bow Street Rivals series is a historical mystery series set in Georgian London during the late 18th century. It centers around the rivalry between Jeremy Proctor, a principled and determined Bow Street…