A Fine Summer's Day
By Charles Todd
Downton Abbey fans will take particular pleasure in the latest mystery from best-selling author Charles Todd. The story takes place in 1914. Clouds of war gather as Scotland Yard Detective Ian Rutledge struggles to solve a seemingly unconnected series of murders across England.
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The Witch Hunter’s Tale: A Midwife Mystery
By Sam Thomas
A full-scale 17th century witch hunt threatens to engulf the Puritan city of York in Northern England as women and children mysteriously sicken and die. Only Bridget Hodgson, gentlewoman turned midwife, can stop the madness, but at what cost to her own life and those she cares for most?
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The Iris Fan: A Novel of Feudal Japan
By Laura Joh Rowland
Japan, 1709. After the shogun is stabbed with a fan made of painted silk with sharp-pointed iron ribs, Sano Ichirō must take on his most dangerous investigation yet, for if the shogun’s heir is displeased, he will put Sano and his entire family to death.
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The Blood of the Fifth Knight
By E.M. Powell
The turbulent time of English King Henry II proves a perfect setting for this fast-paced mystery. Sir Benedict Palmer’s attempt to discover who is trying to murder the king’s delectable mistress, Rosamund Clifford, reveals a powerful conspiracy leading to places no one expected—and threatens those Palmer loves most.
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DuJour Executive Editor Nancy Bilyeau wrote the award-winning historical thriller series The Crown, The Chalice and The Tapestry. For more information, go to nancybilyeau.com
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