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A Listmania! list by Agnes X Nitt "esmeuk" (Cambridgeshire)
 
Mistress Of The Art Of Death (Mistress of the Art of Death 1)
1.  Mistress Of The Art Of Death (Mistress of the Art of Death 1) by Ariana Franklin
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  "First in the series of three (so) far, introducing a singularly gifted and assertive young female ME at the beck and call of Henry II. Excellent supporting cast of characters too :)"
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A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael (Cadfael Chronicles)
2.  A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael (Cadfael Chronicles) by Ellis Peters
The list author says:
  "First in Ellis Peters' mysterys about a Medieval Monk with hidden depths and a taste for healing the sick and solving murders. I recommend the tv adaptions with Sir Derek Jacobi perfectly cast."
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The Cater Street Hangman (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt Novels)
3.  The Cater Street Hangman (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt Novels) by Anne Perry
The list author says:
  "First in the Inspector Pitt mystery series. The Victorian era was rarely so fascinating or deadly. Convincing plots and brilliant characters to love and loath."
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Good Night, Mr. Holmes (Irene Adler Mysteries)
4.  Good Night, Mr. Holmes (Irene Adler Mysteries) by Carole Nelson Douglas
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  "One for Holmesians - Irene Adler is alive and well!  And solving mysteries. Along with her husband and perfect companian, Nell, Irene is a match for even 'the great detective' :)"
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The Beekeeper's Apprentice, Or, on the Segregation of the Queen
5.  The Beekeeper's Apprentice, Or, on the Segregation of the Queen by Laurie R. King
The list author says:
  "The meeting of minds that is, was and always be Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell.  Even Dr. Watson approves!"
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Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor: Being the First Jane Austen Mystery (Jane Austen Mysteries)
6.  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor: Being the First Jane Austen Mystery (Jane Austen Mysteries) by Stephanie Barron
The list author says:
  "Miss Austen does a Holmes. Despite giving her mother palpatations! Brilliant and it works so well."
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Murder on Astor Place (Gaslight)
7.  Murder on Astor Place (Gaslight) by Victoria Thompson
The list author says:
  "Introducing midwife Sarah Brandt and Det. Sgt Frank Malloy. Set in 19th Century NY Tenements, and full of rich detail and interest."
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Except the Dying
8.  Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings
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  "Now a successful tv series, Acting Detective William Murdoch is a Catholic policeman in a Protestant city searching for truth, murders and a little human kindness. Addictive reading!"
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Silent in the Grave
9.  Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
The list author says:
  "Wickedly witty and amusing, Lady Julia, widowed in Chapter 1, Book 1, marches on despite convention and her unconventional family with Nicholas Brisbane at her side."
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A Most Dangerous Woman
10.  A Most Dangerous Woman by L M Jackson
The list author says:
  "Only two in the series so far, but Sarah Tanner is a fascinating creation, bringing more allure to parts of Victorian London than it could be imagined. Atmospheric."
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Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate)
11.  Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger
The list author says:
  "First in a new series, starring Alexia Tarriboti, a young lady with no fortune, no husband and no soul. With vampires and werewolves on the hunt for her, how much can one girl handle?"
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Poirot - Death on the Nile
12.  Poirot - Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
The list author says:
  "Agatha Christie's finest - and I prefer Miss Marple!"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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