Fiction - Mystery & Detective - Historical

In this historical mystery, set in Arkansas in 1961 when the mob still ruled Hot Springs, babies are being kidnapped, and the local sheriff has to put this case to bed before the bosses come down from Chicago. They don't need the heat, and...

Ute was dead! The police asked if she had any problems - if she was depressed. They said her death looked like an accident but it could also be suicide. Her friends couldn't believe it. They knew Ute. Suicide was impossible - it had...

In the dark days of the 1930s Depression, veteran detective Jack Dunning loses both his wife and his position with the Boston Police Department because he can't keep the cork in the bottle. He hops a bus to California and signs on with the...

Lady Margaret's quest to bring a killer to justice leads her out of her art studio to a seedy all-night cafe, a Depression-era tenement, the waterfront, and eventually to the dark underbelly of Chinatown.Inspector Monahan, the blunt-talking son of Irish immigrants has no love...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Fergus HumeISBN-10: 1446521362ISBN-13: 9781446521366Publisher: Gayley...

The Remarkable Adventures of Christopher Poe is a thrilling novel written by Robert Carlton Brown. The story follows the journey of Christopher Poe, a young man who sets out on a mission to find his missing father, a renowned scientist who disappeared under mysterious...

The Black Grippe is a thrilling novel by renowned British author, Edgar Wallace. Set in London during the early 20th century, the story follows the outbreak of a deadly disease known as the ""Black Grippe"". The disease spreads rapidly, causing panic and chaos throughout...

Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Berkeley, California, where mystery lurks beneath the surface in Poul Anderson's "Murder in Black Letter." This meticulously republished historical mystery invites you to join the investigation as an amateur sleuth navigates a complex web of...

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Austria, Emmuska Orczy's "The Emperor's Candlesticks" weaves a captivating tale of romance, espionage, and aristocratic intrigue. This meticulously reproduced historical fiction classic plunges readers into a world of secrets and deception, where appearances can be deceiving and loyalty...

Set sail for a thrilling adventure with Margery Allingham's "Black'erchief Dick," a captivating historical mystery steeped in the maritime history of Mersea Island, England. This classic sea story, now meticulously prepared for print republication, plunges readers into a world of intrigue and suspense. Experience...

Return to the compelling historical landscape of Pennsylvania in Robert Montgomery Bird's "The Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylvania." This meticulously prepared edition resurrects a classic of American historical fiction, steeped in the rich traditions and burgeoning mysteries of a bygone era. Explore...

Return to the compelling historical landscape of Pennsylvania in Robert Montgomery Bird's "The Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylvania." This meticulously prepared edition resurrects a classic of American historical fiction, steeped in the rich traditions and burgeoning mysteries of a bygone era. Explore...

Venture into the shadows with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen," a collection of chilling short stories exploring the realms of horror, mystery, and the supernatural. This meticulously prepared edition gathers Doyle's classic tales...

Delve into 18th-century England with "Eugene Aram, Book 5," a compelling work of historical fiction by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life the story of Eugene Aram, a figure forever entwined with mystery and crime. A captivating exploration of character and...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Naples, Italy, "Taquisara" by F. Marion Crawford is a captivating historical fiction that blends romance and intrigue. This timeless tale immerses readers in the world of Italian aristocracy, where secrets and passions intertwine. Experience the allure of a...

Unravel the mysteries of the past in Isabel Cecilia Williams's "The Alchemist's Secret," a captivating historical mystery steeped in the clandestine world of alchemy and secret societies. This meticulously prepared print edition brings to life a timeless tale of romance and suspense, where the...

Mary, a humble servant girl, is whisked out of drudgery, to the stately rooms of an aristocratic mansion and thrown into the middle of a conspiracy. She has to learn to pass as a young lady, or go back scrubbing floors... or worse. In...

­­­­­A Sleuth in The Summer of Love follows Gwen Harris, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle in 1967 as she covers the phenomenon known as The Summer of Love. Immersing herself in the atmosphere of the Haight district, where thousands of kids from...

"Readers who relish impeccably crafted historical mysteries will find the eighth book in the Liberty Lane series, to be an especially toothsome literary treat" - Booklist A series of anonymous letters leads to a case of cold-blooded murder for 19th-century private investigator Liberty Lane....

Originally published in 1866 under the pseudonym "A. M. Barnard." Louisa May Alcott's novel of romance and sexual intrigue is one of her lesser-known gems. Its tone and characterizations strike a markedly different chord from her best-known works, such as "Little Women" and "Little...

Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott is a captivating novella that delves into themes of identity, deception, and ambition. The story follows Jean Muir, a seemingly modest governess who hides her true cunning and manipulative nature. As she ingratiates...

Death at Fort York: A Beatrix Forster archaeological murder mystery Back at their home in Toronto after the devastating murder of one of their students at the medieval Sanctuary of San Miguel in Spain, Beatrix, an archaeological illustrator, and Bill, an archaeology professor, try...

When a friend inherits a strange collection of curios from South America, Frank and Joe Hardy are drawn into a mystery that turns deadly. An attempt on their lives signals that someone will stop at nothing to get their hands on the artifacts-especially two...

This authorized Black Mask edition of The Maltese Falcon returns the novel in the raw form that electrified readers of Black Mask Magazine-restoring the original serialized text and the classic pulp illustrations that helped define hard-boiled noir.In Prohibition-era San Francisco, tough private eye Sam...

An inherited estate. A hostile steward. A corpse in the forest-and a past that refuses to stay buried.Newly married and eager to begin their life together, Zoe and Quinton Coleville arrive at Cedarbrook, Quinton's ancestral estate. But the welcome is anything but warm. Two...

In a world of secrets and scandal, one woman must unravel the truth before it destroys her. Lady Ravenna Birchfield fears for her niece's safety when the young woman vanishes along with the family's priceless jewels. A chilling ransom note from a group known...

A general wrongly executed.A coverup by a congregation of friars.A man obsessed with an ancient curse on his family.Venice is always the perfect backdrop for history, deception, intrigue.Mauro is an Italian architect living in Texas.Since childhood his Nonno has told him about something dangerous...

Augusta Lockwood is still wrestling with the dilemma of an anonymous corpse buried beneath her floorboards, when a new mystery arrives on her doorstep. A governess friend from the secret ladies society presses Augusta into helping to identify the culprit behind a series of...

London, 1898. The age of the motor-car has dawned, and Wolf is determined to embrace it. When he acquires one of the new mechanical marvels and enters one of England's first great motor-car runs from London to Brighton, Tabitha is less than enthusiastic -...

Aubrey St. John Major returns to the African veldt-grimmer, sharper, and more resourceful than ever. In Bottled Evidence: The Complete Adventures of the Major, Volume 7, L. Patrick Greene's soldier-of-fortune prowls hostile wastes, rigs clever traps, and unravels cunning deceptions with the steady aid...

THIS IS THE LARGE PRINT EDITIONA fatal fall. A duchess determined to uncover the truth. And absolutely no time for tea.Fenshire, 1891. It was meant to be a birthday celebration in the country-cucumber sandwiches, polite conversation, and maybe a waltz or two. But when...

Between August and November 1888, five women were murdered in London's East End. Their names - Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly - became forever linked with one of the most chilling mysteries in criminal history. Their...

San Francisco, 1928. Private detective Sam Spade takes on what seems like a routine case: a beautiful woman seeks protection for her sister from a dangerous man. But when his partner is murdered and the woman vanishes, Spade finds himself trapped in a web...

Author: Julia SealesISBN-10: 1420532375ISBN-13: 9781420532371Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2026Pages: 440Format: PaperbackLarge Print

The newspapers called us the Seven Wonders. We were a group of friends, that's all, and then Toby died. Was killed. Murdered.1905. A decade after the grisly murder of Oxford student Toby Feynsham, the case remains hauntingly unsolved. For Jeremy Kite, the crime not...

Thomas and his friend and ally, Ingrid, are on the run from the Gestapo in Nazi Germany.Author: D. S. HolmesISBN-10: 1523395583ISBN-13: 9781523395583Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2016Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

Filmmaker Seth Carter is a maverick, poised to shatter boundaries with his latest project-a cinematic masterpiece set to bring the black experience to the silver screen like never before. But when reporter Lanie Price arrives on set to interview Seth, a near-fatal accident exposes...

This is the story of The Cursed Galleon, a strange artifact kept at the oldest pub in England. A swashbuckling adventure story of mystery, love and tragedy.Author: Monica ClareISBN-13: 9798287139087Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2025Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

Is Elvis Alive? Everyone wants to know! Find out (and decide) for yourself in this entertaining romp through the rugged Australian Outback! Follow the intriguing story of our main character, Dr. Robert St. John, as he teams up with a quirky yet irresistable cast...

History hides what power fears. The Arkana unearths the past and threatens the future. THE TROVE CHRONICLES - The Arkana Saga ContinuesLost history. Hidden troves. Dangerous truths. Blending historical thrillers, archaeological adventures, and intellectual puzzle solving, the series delivers fast-paced suspense against a backdrop...

What monsters lie within? The 1850s American frontier is a dangerous place. People flee to the wilds for many reasons. Some seek escape. Some seek salvation. But the past has a way of following. In the dark forests, something ancient stirs. Some say it...

In 1891, Willa Abbot is a young New York socialite, but when her beloved father goes missing, she takes to the rails to find him. She becomes a Harvey Girl-a waitress at one of a dozen Harvey Houses along the Atchison, Topeka & Santa...

The Italian version of the novel The Isle of the Dead has been selected by a panel of experts to participate in Italy's most important book fair, Turin Book Fair 2024.★★★★★ The Isle of the Dead is an astonishing novel. ★★★★★ Perfect book. ★★★★★...

Best-selling author Patricia Grasso presents Book 8 in the Lords of London Regency Romance Series. A beautiful imposter... The daughter of Moscow's most celebrated goldsmith, Katerina Pavlova surpasses her father's genius for creating dazzling jewelry designs, but she carries a great burden. After a...

In the rain-soaked streets of Ravencroft, private investigator Victor Carroway is a man haunted by shadows, both of the city and his own past. When the enigmatic and determined Lady Evelyn Harrow walks into his office, she brings with her a velvet pouch of...

"The Chief Legatee" by Anna Katharine Green is a captivating mystery novel that unfolds within the grandeur of an inherited estate. As the chief legatee steps into the vast halls and shadowed corridors of the mansion, a web of secrets and intrigue begins to...

My Friend the Murderer, and other mysteries and adventures, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a...

The Bishop's Secret, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original...

After the collapse of an ancient empire, Casper, Nadika, Jayani and Sharif each acquire a crystal with extraordinary properties.Their minds and futures intertwined, the four begin a journey to find clues about the mysterious empire, and discover its secrets.But in their search for Lemuria,...

A secret concealed for centuries, shrouded in myth, silenced by stone. A secret that if unleashed threatens to shake the very foundation of Western civilization. A secret that can remain hidden no longer. The quest begins in Rome, where a grizzly murder and a...