I’ve read some fabulous historical crime novels but it’s even better when they form part of a series. Here are a few of my favourites (links from the titles will take you to my review or the book description on Goodreads):
The John Shakespeare series by Rory Clements (pictured right) – set in Elizabethan London
Martyr, Revenger, Prince, Traitor, The Heretics, The Queen’s Man, Holy Spy
The Tom Wilde series by Rory Clements – set in 1930s & 40s Europe
Corpus, Nucleus, Nemesis, Hitler’s Secret, A Prince and A Spy
The Nicholas Shelby series by S.W. Perry – set in Elizabethan London
The Angel’s Mark, The Serpent’s Mark, The Saracen’s Mark, The Heretic’s Mark
The Justice Flanagan series by Paddy Hirsch – set in turn of the 19th century New York
The Devil’s Half Mile, Hudson’s Kill
The Bradecote and Catchpoll series by Sarah Hawkswood – set in 12th century Worcester
Servant of Death, Ordeal by Fire, Marked To Die, Hostage to Fortune, Vale of Tears, Faithful Unto Death, River of Sins, Blood Runs Thicker, Wolf At The Door
The Cornish Mysteries series by Katherine Stansfield – set in 19th century Cornwall
Falling Creatures, The Magpie Tree, The Mermaid’s Call
The Nighthawk series by Jim Kelly – set in WW2 Cambridge
The Great Darkness, The Mathematical Bridge, The Night Raids
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Nice recommendations! I have only heard about Katherine Stansfield in passing and frankly haven’t read much in this genre. I’ve been looking to expand my reading while pushing past my comfort zone so these recommendations come in handy!
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Thanks, I hope you enjoy whatever you choose from the list.
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Wonderful to see Tom Wilde here Cathy!
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Couldn’t leave him out could I?
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I’m tempted by the Cornish mysteries Cathy. Do you recommend Katherine Stansfield?
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Yes, I really enjoyed the books and I’m hoping she’ll write some more.
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All of these sound interesting. The only one I knew was Bradecote and Catchpoll of which I’ve read one.
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