If you enjoy reading books by Edward Marston then you might also like the following authors:
Ellis Peters writes cozy historical murder mysteries with an appealing warmth and humanity. Her stories feature Brother Cadfael, a sharp-minded medieval monk who solves crimes using compassion, wisdom, and herbal knowledge.
One great starting point is the engaging novel A Morbid Taste for Bones, where Cadfael investigates a murder tied to holy relics in medieval Wales.
C.J. Sansom excels at creating detailed, atmospheric historical mysteries set in Tudor England. His novels draw you deep into a world filled with political intrigue, religious conflict, and vivid characters.
You'll enjoy his lawyer-turned-detective hero, Matthew Shardlake, who first appears in Dissolution, investigating murder and corruption during King Henry VIII’s church reforms.
If you appreciate stories highlighting religion-infused mystery and careful historical accuracy, try Peter Tremayne. Set in 7th-century Ireland, his Sister Fidelma mysteries showcase a clever and strong-minded nun who uses logic and Celtic law to find justice.
A good introduction is Absolution by Murder, where Fidelma investigates murder during a tense religious debate.
Anne Perry crafts elegant and thought-provoking historical novels set in Victorian England. She skillfully tackles social issues and deeper moral questions, always focusing on richly-drawn characters.
In The Cater Street Hangman, readers meet Inspector Thomas Pitt as he investigates a series of shocking murders, uncovering dark secrets hidden beneath respectable society.
Lindsey Davis brings ancient Rome vividly to life with wit, humor, and insightful historical details. Her investigative hero, Marcus Didius Falco, tackles crimes across the Roman Empire with charm and snappy dialogue.
You might start with The Silver Pigs, where Falco is swept into a complex plot involving silver smuggling, murder, and political schemes.
If you like Edward Marston's historical mysteries, you might appreciate Steven Saylor. He writes vivid historical mysteries set in ancient Rome, full of authentic detail and intriguing plots.
His book Roman Blood introduces detective Gordianus the Finder, who tackles challenging cases amid political intrigue and power struggles.
S.J. Parris crafts engaging historical thrillers set during Elizabethan England, blending political plots, hidden motives, and religious conflicts.
Her book Heresy follows Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno, who becomes involved in dangerous political conspiracies that threaten his life. Fans of Marston's attention to historical accuracy and suspense may enjoy her novels.
Paul Doherty brings medieval history vividly to life through atmospheric mysteries filled with detailed settings and realistic characters. He captures the darker side of history, much like Marston does.
Doherty's novel The Nightingale Gallery features Brother Athelstan investigating murder and corruption amid the chaos of 14th-century London.
Candace Robb's historical mysteries blend careful historical research with strong characterizations and intriguing plots, similar to Marston's approach.
Her novel The Apothecary Rose introduces Owen Archer, a former soldier turned spy, who investigates a puzzling murder in medieval York, uncovering dangerous secrets behind the city's walls.
Ariana Franklin writes well-paced and action-packed historical mysteries set in medieval England, featuring strong female protagonists. Like Edward Marston, she combines historical detail with captivating storytelling.
Her book Mistress of the Art of Death introduces Adelia Aguilar, a female medical examiner from Sicily, called upon to solve mysterious murders and fight prejudice in 12th-century England.
Rory Clements offers readers historical mysteries filled with suspense, espionage, and vivid historical detail. His series featuring John Shakespeare, an investigator during Elizabethan England, captures readers who enjoy rich storytelling combined with historical settings.
Try Martyr, the first novel in the series, where Shakespeare unravels a conspiracy against the Crown, set against the backdrop of religious conflict and political intrigue.
Susanna Gregory writes lively historical mysteries set in medieval England. Her novels bring to life vivid period settings, interesting details of everyday medieval life, and well-crafted puzzles.
Fans of historical detail combined with engaging mysteries would enjoy her Matthew Bartholomew series, particularly A Plague on Both Your Houses, where Matthew, a physician at Cambridge University, investigates murders during the outbreak of plague.
Fiona Buckley creates historical mysteries immersed in the intrigue and politics of Elizabethan England. Her main character, Ursula Blanchard, the resourceful lady-in-waiting turned spy, engages readers who appreciate strong female protagonists and detailed historical context.
A great place to begin is To Shield the Queen, where Ursula investigates a dangerous threat against Queen Elizabeth I.
Kate Sedley writes smooth, atmospheric medieval mysteries set in 15th-century England. Her protagonist, Roger the Chapman, is a charming peddler turned investigator who solves various perplexing crimes.
Readers drawn to Edward Marston's historical authenticity and engaging characterization would enjoy Sedley's Death and the Chapman, which introduces Roger investigating a mysterious disappearance in an intriguing medieval English setting.
Bernard Knight offers readers carefully researched historical mysteries with engaging characters and authentic historical settings. He vividly portrays medieval England through the eyes of his protagonist, coroner Sir John de Wolfe, making the past accessible and intriguing.
Start with his novel The Sanctuary Seeker, in which John de Wolfe investigates a murder connected to sanctuary rights and political tension in 12th-century Devon.