It’s a joy to see Charlotte Holmes spring into action (and to watch her romantic relationship thrive) in Sherry Thomas’ A Tempest at Sea.
An exceptionally entertaining Victorian mystery, Heart of the Nile is anchored by the quick wit and pithy observations of its narrator.
Fans of Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti series will be delighted to reunite with the Venetian sleuth—and to get a peek at his university days.
Historical mystery readers searching for a complex main character will admire the uncompromising storytelling of Jacqueline Winspear’s The White Lady.
The charming Mastering the Art of French Murder follows Tabitha Knight—who just so happens to be Julia Child’s best friend—as she unravels a mystery in post-World War II Paris.
Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River is Knives Out meets Agatha Christie.
Jean-Luc Bannalec’s latest Commissaire Dupin mystery is a feast: an intricate case, a surprising ending and a tour of gorgeous Brittany, France, along the way.
Someone is hunting down corrupt public officials in Brian Klingborg’s third Inspector Lu Fei mystery, the action-packed and suspense-filled The Magistrate.
This engaging cozy mystery is an homage to Agatha Christie with a trio of warmhearted friendships at its core.
Katharine Schellman outdoes herself with her second Jazz Age mystery, The Last Drop of Hemlock.
With cameos from beloved Jane Austen characters and a potential new romance, The Late Mrs. Willoughby is sure to be a hit for historical mystery fans.
John Banville’s beautifully written The Lock-Up stretches the boundaries of the police procedural, intently focusing on the inner lives of his beloved sleuths.
Katie Siegel’s Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective has a wonderful, engaging premise: What happens when a precocious child detective grows up?
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