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Steven Saylor creates vivid historical mysteries set in ancient Rome, full of authentic details about everyday life and political intrigue. His detective Gordianus the Finder is observant and resourceful, guiding readers through complex puzzles rooted in historical events.
Try his novel Roman Blood, a great introduction to Gordianus solving a murder case linked to Cicero's famous courtroom defense.
Rosemary Rowe writes engaging historical mysteries set in Roman Britain, skillfully capturing daily life under Roman occupation. Her protagonist, mosaic-maker Libertus, is clever and down-to-earth as he uncovers secrets hidden beneath his town's calm exterior.
If you enjoyed Lindsey Davis's attention to social detail, check out Rowe's novel The Germanicus Mosaic, where Libertus investigates a disturbing murder that's far more complicated than it appears.
David Wishart tells entertaining Roman mysteries with sharp humor and charismatic characters. His detective Marcus Corvinus has a witty, irreverent style that makes Roman politics and plots accessible and fun.
Fans of Lindsey Davis's humorous edge will find lots of enjoyment in Wishart's Ovid, where Corvinus is drawn into investigating the poet Ovid's mysterious exile.
John Maddox Roberts delivers tightly plotted mysteries that highlight the gritty, often violent political realities of ancient Rome.
His detective Decius Caecilius Metellus mixes patrician status and rebellious independence, offering intriguing insights into Roman society and its many flaws. His novel SPQR introduces us to Decius as he unravels a conspiracy threatening Rome's stability.
Ruth Downie's mysteries feature the pragmatic yet compassionate Roman army medic Gaius Petreius Ruso. Her stories balance historical accuracy with humor and warmth, giving readers a fresh look at the lives of soldiers and civilians in Roman Britain.
Like Lindsey Davis, she incorporates genuine, flawed characters into engaging plots. Her novel Medicus is a perfect place to discover Ruso as he juggles patient care with uncovering the truth behind suspicious deaths.
Barbara Hambly creates detailed historical mysteries that bring the past to life with engaging plots and vivid settings. Her novels mix mystery and history in a thoughtful way. In A Free Man of Color, you explore 1830s
New Orleans alongside Benjamin January, a skilled musician and physician solving mysteries amidst racial tensions and social complexities.
Ellis Peters is best known for her gentle, character-driven mysteries set in medieval England. Her stories feature empathy, moral clarity, and historical depth.
In A Morbid Taste for Bones, Brother Cadfael, a compassionate monk with a talent for herbal remedies, solves crimes with warmth and insight within monastic life.
Candace Robb writes engaging mystery novels set against meticulously researched medieval backdrops. Her style combines intriguing puzzles, rich settings, and believable characters.
In The Apothecary Rose, readers follow Owen Archer, a former soldier turned spy, as he unravels murder mysteries amidst the political and social tensions of medieval York.
If you enjoy Lindsey Davis, you'll find much to like in John Maddox Roberts' SPQR series. His novels blend mystery and political intrigue in ancient Rome, featuring vivid historical detail and sharp dialogue.
In SPQR I: The King's Gambit, you join Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger as he navigates through a murder investigation intertwined with Roman politics and power struggles.
C.J. Sansom offers atmospheric historical mysteries full of intrigue, suspense, and meticulous research. Set in Tudor England, his books skillfully blend political drama and murder mysteries.
In Dissolution, lawyer Matthew Shardlake is tasked with investigating murder amidst the treacherous religious tensions of Henry VIII's England, creating a thoughtful and absorbing mystery.
If you enjoyed Lindsey Davis's historical mysteries, try Susanna Gregory and her engaging Matthew Bartholomew series set in medieval Cambridge. Gregory builds vivid historical settings mixed with witty dialogue and intriguing plots.
Start your journey with A Plague on Both Your Houses, where Matthew investigates suspicious deaths amid the deadly plague.
Paul Doherty brings history alive through detailed storytelling and clever puzzles that keep readers guessing. His sharp detective Hugh Corbett solves crimes set in medieval England, filled with real historical events and characters.
Pick up Satan in St Mary's, where Corbett tackles a sinister conspiracy in King Edward I's London.
Peter Tremayne writes immersive mysteries centered around Sister Fidelma, a seventh-century Irish nun and legal advocate. Tremayne vividly captures Ireland's rich past, traditions, and folklore.
Try Absolution by Murder, which blends fascinating historical detail, engaging characters, and clever investigation in equal measure.
Ariana Franklin creates intelligent historical mysteries with unique female protagonists and vivid medieval settings. Her style combines careful historical research with page-turning suspense.
Check out Mistress of the Art of Death, featuring Adelia Aguilar, a young forensic investigator solving complex crimes in twelfth-century England.
Ben Kane crafts gripping stories that combine historical accuracy with intense action and engaging characters, particularly in Roman settings. His novels capture the lives and struggles of soldiers, citizens, and slaves with clarity and heart.
Don't miss The Forgotten Legion, a sweeping story of courage, adventure, and survival in ancient Rome.