Don’t miss the best new historical mysteries from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We’ve rounded up this month’s biggest and buzziest historical mysteries — including a locked-room whodunit set on a Greek island, a twisty gothic tale, and more!

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	‘The perfect murder mystery to transport you to another time’ (Janice Hallett) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In this “excellent” locked-room mystery (The New York Times), 1960s Hollywood glamour arrives on an alluring Greek island After a British tourist is found dead at a remote resort, out-of-work actor Ormond Basil uses his experience playing Sherlock Holmes to find the killer Fans of Knives Out will love this “gift to whodunit fans” (Publishers Weekly starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Deadly secrets unravel at a crumbling English manor WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In 1922, gardener Vee is drawn to her mysterious, reclusive new employer who talks of a fatal family curse… Publishers Weekly raves, “There’s much to admire in this twisty tale” “Recommended for readers of Sarah Waters, Adrienne Young, and Catriona Ward who like books with darkness around every corner and inside every character” (Booklist) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘A paragon of the locked-room historical mystery’ (Kirkus Reviews starred review) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers “an unorthodox detective duo, lively prose, and a plot full of invigorating twists” (Publishers Weekly starred review) In 1910 Cornwall, a viscount prepares for the apocalypse he believes Halley’s Comet will bring — only to end up murdered in his sealed-off study The family’s octogenarian matriarch forms an unlikely sleuthing alliance with the new underbutler to uncover the truth in this witty whodunit Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers An enchanting historical read with praise from Kate Quinn, Kristin Harmel, and Sarah Penner WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A “lush, suspenseful debut” (Kirkus Reviews) for fans of The Night Circus and Water for Elephants An antique carousel is linked to the sinister disappearances of the people who ride it in this 20th-century magical mystery With the help of Maisie Marlowe, can Detective Laurent Bisset uncover the truth behind the mysterious carousel in time to prevent further vanishings? Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A ‘pitch-perfect… evocation of the grit and glamour of 1970s New York’ (Publishers Weekly) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: When restaurant critic Bernice discovers her chef friend’s severed head in a jelly mold, she promises her editor she can solve the case “A delectably unhinged mystery served with wit, bravado, and a generous splash of gourmet chaos” (Kirkus Reviews) Starring a sleuth who’s “smart as a whip, a straight-shooting, cuss-like-a-truck-driver, take-no-guff-from-anyone woman who is instantly and immensely likable” (Booklist) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Recently widowed Isabel returns to the Cornish coastal village where she was found as a child WHY IT’S READWORTHY: When a band of smugglers approaches Isabel’s cottage with their wounded captain in tow, her life will never be the same A Washington Post top pick that will transport readers to an 1800s England steeped in atmosphere, folklore, and mystery In a starred review, Publishers Weekly says this historical novel “stands out from the pack” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers To solve a muckraker’s murder, young PI Harriet Morrow must go undercover in a tenement WHY IT’S READWORTHY: This “top-notch” mystery (Publishers Weekly starred review) is set in Chicago during the Progressive Era An Anthony and Agatha Award–nominated author was inspired by a real-life woman detective for this compelling series “A queer, female-forward dive into fact-based political corruption” (Kirkus Review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Alexander Hamilton’s widow, Eliza, searches for the truth after a young woman turns up dead WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In this “robust blend of history and mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), Eliza Hamilton ventures into the seedy underbelly of 1805 New York to uncover the truth What’s the connection between one missing woman and another who’s found dead in a dangerous part of town? “Cox combines a remarkable talent for bringing the past to life with well-shaded characterizations. Historical mystery fans will be thrilled” (Publishers Weekly) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Maggie’s position at a remote manor delivers salvation — and horrifying memories of her past WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An enthralling gothic novel set during Ireland’s Great Famine “Masterfully blend[s] well-researched history with Irish folk horror” (Publishers Weekly starred review) As talk of ghosts and curses swirls, can Maggie face the darkness hiding inside the mansion’s walls — and inside herself? Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: