Historical Mystery Fiction
Dive into Historical Mystery Fiction, a curated collection of captivating books blending rich history with thrilling whodunits. From Robert Van Gulik's *The Chinese Bell Murders* and Ellis Peters' medieval classic *One Corpse Too Many* to Roman-era intrigues like *The Silver Pigs* and *SPQR*, explore top historical mysteries, detective fiction, and compelling page-turners for every book lover.
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One Corpse Too Many
by Ellis Peters
An ingenious killer disposes of a strangled corpse on a battlefield. Brother Cadfael discovers the body, and must then piece together disparate clues--including a girl in boy's clothing, a missing treasure and a single flower--to expose a murderer's black heart.
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The Chinese Bell Murders
by Robert Van Gulik
Meet Judge Dee, the detective lauded as the "Sherlock Holmes of ancient China" Fans of Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will thrill to this reissue of the first volume in Robert van Gulik's classic Chinese Murders series. The Chinese Bell Murders introduces the great Judge Dee, a magistrate of the city of Poo-yang in ancient China. In the spirit of ancient Chinese detective novels, Judge Dee is challenged by three cases. First, he must solve the mysterious murder of Pure Jade, a young girl living on Half Moon Street. All the evidence points to the guilt of her lover, but Judge Dee has his doubts. Dee also solves the mystery of a deserted temple and that of a group of monks' terrific success with a cure for barren women.