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If you're a fan of Susanna Gregory's historical mysteries, Ellis Peters might be exactly what you're looking for. Her Cadfael Chronicles, set in medieval England, feature Brother Cadfael, a monk and herbalist with a gift for solving mysteries.
Peters creates a vivid medieval setting with detailed characters and satisfying storytelling. Try starting with A Morbid Taste for Bones, the first book in the Cadfael series.
C.J. Sansom writes atmospheric historical mysteries set during Tudor England, centering around his thoughtful lawyer-detective, Matthew Shardlake. Like Gregory, Sansom offers strong historical research mixed with intriguing puzzles and memorable characters.
Dissolution, the first of the Shardlake series, is a great place to start.
S.J. Parris brings readers back to Elizabethan times with her richly drawn series featuring Giordano Bruno—a real-life philosopher turned detective. Her mysteries are filled with political intrigue, secret societies, and complex, believable historical figures.
Check out Heresy, where Bruno investigates dangerous conspiracies at Oxford.
Paul Doherty writes fast-moving historical mysteries that often explore darker themes and conspiracies beneath medieval politics and court life. His detective, Hugh Corbett, investigates intricate cases involving corruption and murder in England's medieval past.
Fans should definitely read Satan in St Mary's, the gripping first novel in the Hugh Corbett series.
Ariana Franklin crafts engaging mysteries set in the turbulent medieval world, combining careful historical details with suspenseful plots.
Her books feature the intelligent and forward-thinking Adelia Aguilar, a medieval physician who uses her sharp mind and medical experience to solve crimes. Start with Mistress of the Art of Death, a novel that wonderfully mixes historical authenticity with mystery.
Candace Robb writes historical mysteries rich in medieval atmosphere and engaging characters. Like Susanna Gregory, Robb captures daily medieval life while developing absorbing mystery plots.
Her novel The Apothecary Rose, featuring Owen Archer, combines thoughtful storytelling with detailed historical depth that Gregory's readers will appreciate.
Bernard Knight is known for his historically meticulously researched mysteries set in medieval England. Fans of Susanna Gregory will find Knight’s practical yet vivid style appealing.
His novel The Sanctuary Seeker kicks off the Crowner John series, portraying gritty crime-solving that Gregory's readers will find both familiar and absorbing.
Peter Tremayne combines historical accuracy and intriguing mystery plots set in 7th-century Ireland. His style is clear and informative, highlighting fascinating historical and cultural details.
His novel Absolution by Murder, featuring the intelligent and logical Sister Fidelma, offers suspenseful storytelling that Gregory's readers will enjoy.
Kate Sedley crafts engaging medieval mystery stories characterized by clear prose, intriguing plots, and enjoyable characters.
Her book Death and the Chapman begins the Roger the Chapman series, featuring a resourceful hero whose adventures echo Gregory’s own approach to historical mysteries.
Margaret Doody is recognized for her elegantly written mysteries set in ancient Greece. Although set earlier in history than Gregory's medieval stories, Doody similarly mixes careful historical detail with intricate plotting.
Her novel Aristotle Detective offers smart storytelling and engaging historical context, appealing to those who like Gregory's thoughtful mysteries.
Laura Joh Rowland offers historical mysteries set in vividly depicted Asian settings. She creates solid mysteries that weave adventure, detective work, and complex political intrigue.
Readers who like Susanna Gregory's detailed historical settings might enjoy Rowland's Shinju, the first installment in her Sano Ichiro series, which follows a samurai detective navigating crime and politics in seventeenth-century Japan.
Sharan Newman writes mysteries set during the Middle Ages, blending carefully researched historical detail with memorable characters. Her novels often explore religion, superstition, and the role of women in medieval society.
If you like Susanna Gregory's blend of history and suspense, try Newman's Death Comes as Epiphany, where scholar Catherine LeVendeur investigates murder, intrigue, and heresy in twelfth-century France.
Rory Clements creates suspenseful mysteries set in turbulent political eras, particularly Elizabethan England. He brings atmosphere, political tensions, and real historical figures into his tightly plotted novels.
Fans of Susanna Gregory who appreciate Elizabethan and Jacobean intrigue will probably enjoy Clements' Martyr, which follows John Shakespeare—William's fictional brother—investigating conspiracies threatening the English throne.
D.V. Bishop crafts atmospheric mysteries rich with intrigue and danger against a backdrop of Renaissance Florence. His style highlights the ruthlessness, rivalries, and moral ambiguity of the period.
Readers drawn to Susanna Gregory's intricate plotting and vivid historical worlds may find that Bishop's novel City of Vengeance is a great match, exploring murder, betrayal, and power struggles through detective Cesare Aldo.
Michael Jecks is known for series mysteries set in medieval England, featuring robust plots, vivid characters, and detailed historical context. His books frequently center around themes of justice, loyalty, and social tension in the medieval world.
Readers who appreciate Susanna Gregory's attention to historical detail and investigation-driven plots should try Jecks' The Last Templar, where Sir Baldwin Furnshill must solve murders amidst suspicion, politics, and turbulent 14th-century society.