If you enjoy reading books by C. S. Harris then you might also like the following authors:
Anne Perry will appeal to readers who enjoy C. S. Harris for her atmospheric and detailed Victorian mysteries. Perry vividly captures the social issues and challenges of 19th-century England. Her detective William Monk appears in stories exploring crime, morality, and society.
Try the first book in this series, The Face of a Stranger, where Monk investigates murder amid his own memory loss.
Fans of historical mysteries who appreciate strong characters and intriguing plots are sure to enjoy Deanna Raybourn. Her stories combine historical detail with an engaging sense of humor and lively pacing.
The Lady Julia Grey mysteries open with Silent in the Grave, which introduces readers to a smart and independent heroine unraveling a tangled murder mystery, blending suspense, romance, and clever banter.
Tasha Alexander offers engrossing historical settings and insightful characters, ideal for fans of C. S. Harris. Her Lady Emily series, starting with And Only to Deceive, follows the elegant Lady Emily Ashton as she enters high-society investigations.
Alexander skillfully blends mystery, romance, and vivid period detail, allowing readers to fully engage with both characters and historical context.
For readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries packed with textured characters and well-crafted Victorian settings, Will Thomas is a natural choice.
He offers a dynamic pair of investigators, the experienced Cyrus Barker and his young apprentice Thomas Llewelyn, in his Barker & Llewelyn series. Start with Some Danger Involved, a richly detailed thriller of mystery, action, and intrigue set in Victorian London.
Charles Todd skillfully explores early 20th-century England through psychological depth, suspenseful plotting, and a keen eye for character. Fans of C. S. Harris's careful historical detail and thoughtful storytelling will appreciate Todd's Inspector Ian Rutledge series.
Try A Test of Wills, the first novel featuring Rutledge, a detective haunted by his experiences in World War I, solving challenging murder cases against a backdrop of period tensions and emotional complexity.
Andrea Penrose writes atmospheric historical mysteries filled with vivid Regency-period details and intriguing puzzles.
Her Wrexford and Sloane series blends suspense, science, and engaging characters, especially in Murder on Black Swan Lane, which readers of C. S. Harris will find appealing thanks to its sharp dialogue and intelligent storytelling.
Anna Lee Huber creates suspenseful mysteries set against richly detailed historical backdrops. Her Lady Darby series features strong, independent characters and gripping plots.
Fans of C. S. Harris should enjoy The Anatomist's Wife, with its combination of romance, dark secrets, and compelling investigations.
Alex Grecian offers dark and vivid Victorian-era crime stories that blend mystery and thriller elements. His Scotland Yard's Murder Squad series, beginning with The Yard, captures the tense atmosphere of 19th-century London.
Readers who appreciate C. S. Harris' evocative settings and suspenseful stories will enjoy his engaging style and strong sense of place.
Alyssa Maxwell writes entertaining historical mysteries that feature lively characters and richly detailed settings. Her Gilded Newport Mysteries, including Murder at the Breakers, combine a fascinating period background with clever plotting and pace.
Readers who like C. S. Harris' intricate mysteries and immersive historical settings will find her work enjoyable.
Writing as Ashley Gardner, Jennifer Ashley produces intriguing Regency-era mysteries with a touch of atmosphere and suspense. Her Captain Lacey Mysteries, beginning with The Hanover Square Affair, present well-drawn characters and thoughtfully crafted puzzles.
Fans of C. S. Harris' Sebastian St. Cyr series who appreciate historical accuracy and character-driven mysteries should find much to enjoy.
Laura Joh Rowland writes historical mysteries set in detailed, carefully researched historical backdrops.
If you enjoy C. S. Harris's intriguing interactions between politics, society, and crime, you might like Rowland's Shinju, the first in her series featuring seventeenth-century Japanese investigator Sano Ichiro.
Rowland blends fascinating cultural elements, captivating mysteries, and characters you want to follow.
Deanna Raybourn creates clever historical mysteries with witty dialogue, charming characters, and lots of adventure. Readers who appreciate the mix of suspense and historical context in C. S. Harris's work may find Raybourn delightful.
Her book Silent in the Grave, part of the Lady Julia Grey series, pairs compelling historical settings with humor and romance, offering an engaging look at Victorian-era society and crime.
Victoria Thompson sets her historical mysteries in turn-of-the-century New York City, creating a vivid picture of daily life, societal tensions, and intriguing crimes.
Fans drawn to C. S. Harris's strong historical foundations and sharp observations of social classes would enjoy Thompson's Murder on Astor Place, which introduces midwife investigator Sarah Brandt. Thompson offers mysteries that highlight both crime-solving and human drama.
Kate Ross delivers tightly plotted Regency-era mysteries filled with sharp insights into British society and well-developed characters.
Readers appreciating C. S. Harris's atmospheric historical detail and rich characterization will likely connect with Ross's detective Julian Kestrel. Begin with Cut to the Quick, which introduces Kestrel, a stylish gentleman sleuth solving crimes among London's well-to-do.
Stephanie Barron writes historical mysteries featuring Jane Austen herself as the detective. If you enjoy the intelligent historical intrigue and compelling protagonists of C. S. Harris's novels, you'll likely appreciate Barron's smart storytelling.
In Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor, Austen turns her clever observations toward solving a murder amid the refined society she knew so well.