Written by Mel Starr, the Hugh de Singleton series is a historical mystery series set in medieval England during the 14th century. Hugh de Singleton is a surgeon and bailiff living in the village of Bampton. As a surgeon, Hugh possesses knowledge and skills that are uncommon for his time, allowing him to serve both…
Written by Aileen G. Baron under the pen name Alys Clare, the Hawkenlye series is a historical mystery series set in medieval England during the 12th century that primarily revolves around the character of Abbess Helewise, who is the head of the Benedictine abbey at Hawkenlye. With her trusted friend, Josse d’Acquin, a knight turned…
A historical fiction saga written by Australian author Colleen McCullough (1937–2015), author of “The Thorn Birds,” the Masters of Rome is set during the late Roman Republic era. It covers the later years of the republic from the time of the Social War (91–88 BC) to the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus. The…
Like John Grisham, Steve Berry was a Southerner lawyer before becoming a writer. Though he wrote his first manuscript in 1990, his first one, the standalone novel The Amber Room, was published 12 years later. Now, Steve Berry’s books have been translated into 41 languages and they appear in multiple bestseller lists. He wrote thriller…
A documentary television producer in England, John Lawton became a published author in 1994 with the first book of the Frederick Troy series, “Black Out”. Specializing in Historical fiction, Lawton wrote murder mysteries (with the Frederick Troy Series) set before and after World War II, but also spy novels (with the Joe Wilderness Series) set…
Spanning over a millennium, the Roman Empire’s saga is a fascinating blend of military might, political machinations, cultural achievements, and inevitable decline. No surprise these Historical times inspired writers to tell stories of all kinds. The following list of book series offers a diverse range of perspectives on Ancient Rome, exploring various aspects of its…
Joseph Kanon is an American author known for thriller and spy novels–most of those books are set in the period between World War II and 1950, and they often use real events.,Kanon was the editor in chief, CEO, and president of the publishing houses Houghton Mifflin and E. P. Dutton in New York. He started…
Coming from British Canadian writer Maureen Jennings, The Murdoch Mysteries is a historical crime series inspired by John Wilson Murray-who was appointed as Ontario’s first government detective in 1875. The series focuses on Detective William Murdoch, a man of strong principles, who uses his unique abilities to solve crimes, sometimes using advanced science for his…
Written by British author and public historian Alison Weir, the Six Tudor Queens book series is about, you guessed it, the wives of Henry VIII. What is Anne Boleyn did not adore Henry VIII amid all the romance? Or that Prince Arthur, Katherine of Aragon’s alleged first husband, cared so little for her that he…
Written by American author Steven Saylor, Roma Sub Rosa is a series historical mystery novels set in ancient Rome during the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire periods. The series follows the adventures of Gordianus the Finder, a private investigator (or “informer”) who solves crimes and uncovers mysteries in the bustling and often treacherous…
Written by American author Martin Cruz Smith, this series is about Arkady Renko, a chief homicide inspector for the prosecutor’s office, in Moscow, Russia, fighting against corruption and for the truth. Taking place before, during, and after the fall of the Soviet Union, the series follows Arkady Renko as he investigates murders that take him…
Born on January 11, 1952, in Arizona, United States, Diana Gabaldon is an American writer famous for her Outlander series, which has been adapted for television. Before becoming a full-time writer, she first worked at the University of Pennsylvania. She also wrote comic books for Walt Disney for a year in the late 1970s and…
