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London-Set Historical Mysteries

London-Set Historical Mysteries

"Since the dawn of detective fiction, inspectors have been most at home in London."

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The Enduring Appeal of Fiction Set in the 1920s

The Enduring Appeal of Fiction Set in the 1920s

Jenny Adams on a turbulent decade that still resonates with today's readers.

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Dying on the Stage: Seven Mysteries Set in the Theater

Dying on the Stage: Seven Mysteries Set in the Theater

It's curtains for the characters of these classic novels

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Fashion that Slays

Fashion that Slays

Erica Ridley makes the case for "the world of fashion as a setting rife with inherent danger"

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Laurie R. King on Historical Fiction and the Joy of True Characters Too Wild to Make Up

Laurie R. King on Historical Fiction and the Joy of True Characters Too Wild to Make Up

Discovering characters in the world of Mary Russell (and Sherlock Holmes).

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The Unexpected Delights of Being a Jeopardy Clue

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7 Historical Novels That Explore The Underbelly of the Art World

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Speculative Fiction Is the Perfect Vehicle for Understanding Dark History

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Shaina Steinberg on Writing Historical Fiction Set in Los Angeles

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Nev March On The <br>Bombay Dog Riot

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