If you enjoy reading books by Kate Sedley then you might also like the following authors:
Ellis Peters is well-known for her historical mysteries set in medieval England. Her Cadfael series follows Brother Cadfael, a clever and compassionate monk who solves crimes through careful observation and knowledge of human nature.
Set in the 12th century, these novels combine fascinating historical details with compelling mysteries. Readers new to her work might start with A Morbid Taste for Bones, the first book in the Cadfael Chronicles.
Susanna Gregory writes engaging historical mysteries filled with clever plots and vivid descriptions of medieval life.
Her novels have a thoughtful detective named Matthew Bartholomew, a physician and lecturer at 14th-century Cambridge who often finds himself untangling murder cases. Gregory skillfully brings academia and medieval Cambridge to life in her work.
Begin with A Plague on Both Your Houses to explore her enjoyable style.
Peter Tremayne sets his mysteries in ancient Ireland during the 7th century. His main character, Sister Fidelma, is a strong-minded and intelligent detective who uncovers crimes by using knowledge of Irish culture and laws.
Tremayne offers readers a richly detailed backdrop and carefully plotted mysteries. Readers might enjoy starting with Absolution by Murder, the first in Sister Fidelma's series.
C.J. Sansom captures the atmosphere of Tudor-era England with captivating plots and intriguing characters. His detective, Matthew Shardlake, is a lawyer who investigates complex and dangerous political mysteries.
Sansom's novels provide readers with a clear and realistic view of life during Henry VIII’s reign. To dive into his fascinating historical mysteries, readers could start with Dissolution, the first Shardlake novel.
S.J. Parris offers exciting narratives set in Elizabethan England, centered on the intellectual detective Giordano Bruno, a historical figure, philosopher, and former priest.
Her novels are suspenseful and intricately plotted, often involving conspiracies, spies, and political intrigue. Historical fiction fans who appreciate fast-paced mysteries might start with her novel Heresy, the first in the Giordano Bruno series.
Margaret Frazer offers medieval mysteries filled with atmosphere and engaging characters, similar to Kate Sedley. Her Sister Frevisse series features Sister Frevisse, a resourceful and intelligent nun whose keen observations help unravel mysteries.
In The Novice's Tale, readers enjoy detailed historical settings and carefully plotted murder puzzles.
Candace Robb writes richly historical mysteries set in medieval England, focused on both authentic period details and complex plots. Fans of Kate Sedley's Roger the Chapman will appreciate Robb's Owen Archer series, beginning with The Apothecary Rose.
Archer is an investigator who is perceptive and compassionate, solving crimes with subtlety and insight.
Paul Doherty crafts atmospheric and carefully plotted historical mysteries set in medieval England, much like Kate Sedley. His Hugh Corbett series, starting with Satan in St Mary's, features political intrigue, clever characterization, and authentic historical detail.
Doherty delivers satisfying mysteries driven by meticulous investigation and engaging protagonists.
Edward Marston's mysteries offer vivid period detail and intricate plotting. Fans of Kate Sedley will enjoy Marston's series featuring Nicholas Bracewell, starting with The Queen's Head.
These Elizabethan mysteries provide engaging continuing characters, cleverly solved crimes, and historically rich settings that come alive through Marston's storytelling.
Michael Jecks specializes in medieval mysteries that are both historically vivid and carefully plotted, appealing strongly to readers of Kate Sedley's work.
His Knights Templar Mysteries, beginning with The Last Templar, combine clever puzzles, evocative settings, and a compassionate and determined protagonist solving intriguing crimes.
Ariana Franklin creates vivid and engaging historical mysteries enriched by detailed medieval settings. Her books often feature strong, resourceful protagonists who challenge the social conventions of their time.
In her novel Mistress of the Art of Death, Franklin introduces readers to Adelia Aguilar, a determined and unconventional physician who investigates a chilling murder mystery in 12th-century England.
Sharan Newman writes historical mysteries with a rich sense of medieval life and culture, weaving in elements of religion and folklore seamlessly into her plots. Her characters are relatable, navigating not only crimes but also the complexities of everyday medieval society.
Death Comes as Epiphany is an intriguing novel featuring Catherine LeVendeur, a young and insightful nun who embarks on a dangerous investigation into heresy and murder in 12th-century France.
Bernard Knight offers fascinating and thoroughly researched medieval murder mysteries. His stories emphasize forensic detail from a historical perspective and portray the gritty reality of life in medieval England.
The Sanctuary Seeker, the first of his Crowner John series, follows Sir John de Wolfe, a rough-edged yet fair coroner solving murders amidst the politics and intrigues of 12th-century Devon.
Rory Clements crafts tense and atmospheric historical thrillers set in Elizabethan England, focusing on espionage, intrigue, and the complicated politics of the Tudor court.
He skillfully blends fiction with historical fact, creating realistic characters who must navigate dangerous, shadowy worlds.
In Martyr, we follow John Shakespeare—William Shakespeare's older brother—as he works to uncover plots threatening England during a time of escalating tension and political turmoil.
Laura Joh Rowland sets her crime mysteries in vivid, meticulously detailed Japanese historical settings. She skillfully merges complex detective puzzles with cultural and political insight into society during Japan's Edo era.
In Shinjū, readers meet detective Sano Ichirō, who must untangle a compelling murder investigation while navigating a rigidly structured social hierarchy filled with secrets and intrigue.