Category Archives: Historical Mysteries

The Godless Man by Paul Doherty

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

334 AD, and Alexander is pushing forward into the Persian empire, much to the chagrin of the emperor Darius. Arriving in Ephesus, a newly taken prize, in order to plan his next advance, he finds a divided city being taunted … Continue reading →

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The Waxman Murders by Paul Doherty

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

October 1300, and the warcog, “The Waxman”, captained by one Adam Blackstock, has been terrorising the seas off the coast of South East England. Blackstock has seized the key to untold riches – “The Cloister Map” – but is betrayed … Continue reading →

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Smoke In The Wind by Peter Tremayne

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Following the events in the previous book, Our Lady Of Darkness, Sister Fidelma has chosen to accompany Brother Eadulf as he returns to Canterbury from Cashel. A storm soon blows their ship off course and they find themselves in the … Continue reading →

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Saintly Murders by C L Grace aka Paul Doherty

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Summer 1472, Canterbury. Kathryn Swinbrooke has been appointed by the Archbishop for a crucial task. Friar Roger Atwood, a soldier who committed terrible crimes before joining the church, has died. He has apparently led a holy life for many years, … Continue reading →

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A Murder At Rosamund’s Gate by Susanna Calkins

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

London, in the reign of Charles II. Lucy Campion is a servant in the household of a local magistrate. Blessed with a sharp intelligence, Lucy is thrust headfirst into trouble when her fellow servant Bessie goes missing. Whilst Bessie is … Continue reading →

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Falconer’s Crusade by Ian Morson

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

1264, Oxford. The barons of England, led by Simon De Montfort, are gathering their forces to rise up against King Henry III. With both parties vying for the support of the University, the fate of the country hangs in the … Continue reading →

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The Death Of A King by Paul Doherty

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

King Edward II of England, 1308-1327. An unpopular monarch, fixated on his favourites, first Piers Gaveston, then the Despensers. In 1325, his Queen, Isabella, leaves for France and then, with the aid of her lover Roger Mortimer, the Earl of … Continue reading →

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The One Thing More by Anne Perry

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

The French Revolution has succeeded in deposing the monarchy. King Louis XIV is sentenced to death – he is to be executed by Madame Guillotine in four days time. Celie Laurent and her small group of like-minded individuals are concerned. … Continue reading →

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The Good Knight by Sarah Woodbury

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

1143, North Wales, the court of King Owain, ruler of Gwynedd. Owain’s daughter, Elen, is to be married to Anarawd, King of Deheubarth, the neighbouring kingdom. But as Meilyr, the court bard, and his family are travelling to the wedding, … Continue reading →

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Murder On Waverly Place by Victoria Thompson

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

New York at the turn of the century (I think – can’t find an exact date). Sarah Brandt, a midwife and, as you might expect, an amateur sleuth, is asked by her mother to accompany her to a séance. Her … Continue reading →

Posted in Cozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction Challenge, Historical Mysteries, Locked Rooms and Impossible Murders, Victoria Thompson | 6 Comments