Booklist
- Historical Mystery Series
MARCUS DIDIO FALCO MYSTERIES│Lindsey Davis│M, Q, Cass, CD
Set in the 70s B.C., Marcus Didius Falco is the ancient Roman equivalent of Sam Spade and Fletch. He’s witty, intelligent, cynical, street-smart, athletic, and is most certainly a diamond in the rough. There are 17 books in the series.
LORD MEREN MYSTERIES│ Lynda Robinson│ M
Lord Meren is the “eyes and ears” and loyal courtier of the Pharaoh Tutenkhamun. When there’s a mystery to be solved, Lord Meren and his adopted son Kysen are responsible for discovering the truth, no matter what that takes. There are 6 books in the series.
BROTHER CADFAEL MYSTERIES│Ellis Peters│M, Q, Cass, VID, DVD
Brother Cadfael is a Benedictine monk in 12th. century England. His past experiences fighting the Crusades and traveling around the world help him to solve the mysteries that pop up within the monastery and his shire. There are 20 books in the series.
SIR JOHN FIELDING MYSTERIES│Bruce Alexander│M, Q
Sir John Fielding, a blind magistrate and creator of London’s police force, has taken in orphan Jeremy Proctor as his assistant. Together they solve a wide assortment of mysteries in 18th. century England. There are 11 books in the series.
BENJAMIN JANUARY MYSTERIES│Barbara Hambly│ M, QJanuary, a free man of color in 18th c. New Orleans, solves crimes in the racially charged South. These books are historically rich with an inspiring protagonist. There are 8 books in the series.
AMELIA PEABODY MYSTERIES│Elizabeth Peters │M, Q, Cass, DVD
Egyptologists Amelia and Radcliffe Peabody and their son Ramses foil master criminals in both Egypt and Victorian England. These funny and intelligent mysteries are not to be missed. There are 17 books in the series.
URSULA BLANCHARD MYSTERIES│Fiona Buckley│M
Ursula Blanchard is a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I in 16th. century England. She uses her quick and sharp tongue to solve court crimes. There are 8 books in the series.
SISTER FIDELMA MYSTERIES│ Peter Tremayne│M
Not only is Fidelma a nun but she is also an advocate of the ancient Irish law system. Set in 7th. century Ireland, Sister Fidelma uses her spunkiness and wit to solve a myriad of mysteries. There are 15 books in the series.
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