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Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind

This book is a love letter to literature and a gripping story in its own right. Set in post-Spanish Civil War Barcelona, it follows a young boy named Daniel as he discovers a mysterious book called 'The Shadow of the Wind' and becomes obsessed with its author, Julian Carax. As Daniel investigates Carax's past, he uncovers a web of secrets, danger, and romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you enjoyed the historical and archaeological aspects of 'The Etruscan Chimera', you'll love 'The Name of the Rose'. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, it follows a Franciscan friar named William of Baskerville as he investigates a series of murders. With its intricate plot, rich historical detail, and philosophical themes, this book is a must-read for any fan of intelligent mysteries.

Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

This is a thrilling adventure that spans centuries and continents, as a young woman uncovers her father's secret research on the legendary vampire, Vlad the Impaler. With its blend of history, folklore, and suspense, 'The Historian' is a perfect choice for fans of 'The Etruscan Chimera' who are looking for a similarly epic and intellectually stimulating read.

Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

If you enjoyed the thrilling pace and historical intrigue of 'The Etruscan Chimera', you'll love 'The Lost Symbol'. This book follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he races against time to solve a series of cryptic clues hidden in the architecture and symbols of Washington, D.C. With its fast-paced plot and rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for fans of intelligent thrillers.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

Set in post-Civil War Boston, this book follows a group of writers and intellectuals who are trying to translate Dante's Divine Comedy into English. When a series of murders occur that seem to be based on the Inferno, the group must use their knowledge of Dante to catch the killer. With its blend of history, literature, and suspense, this book is a perfect choice for fans of 'The Etruscan Chimera'.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

This book follows a group of classics students at a small New England college as they become increasingly obsessed with the occult and ancient Greek rituals. When one of their members dies under mysterious circumstances, the others must confront the dark secrets they've been hiding. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a must-read for fans of intelligent thrillers.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Set in 1991, this book follows a graduate student named Connie Goodwin as she uncovers a centuries-old witch's diary while cleaning out her grandmother's house. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with the diary and its mysterious contents, Connie must confront the legacy of the Salem witch trials and the power of the supernatural. With its blend of history, folklore, and suspense, this book is a perfect choice for fans of 'The Etruscan Chimera'.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Narrated by Death, this book tells the story of a young girl named Liesel Meminger who discovers the power of words and books during World War II. As she steals books from Nazi book burnings and shares them with her neighbors, Liesel learns the true meaning of friendship, love, and sacrifice. With its rich historical detail and powerful storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of intelligent fiction.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

This book follows a young biographer named Margaret Lea as she uncovers the dark secrets of a reclusive author named Vida Winter. As Margaret delves into Vida's mysterious past, she uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and family secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its rich historical detail and gothic atmosphere, this book is a perfect choice for fans of intelligent mysteries.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Set in 19th-century England, this book follows a young widow named Cora Seaborne as she becomes obsessed with the legend of a mythical sea creature known as the Essex Serpent. As she investigates the creature's existence, Cora becomes embroiled in a web of science, religion, and romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a must-read for fans of intelligent fiction.

Elizabeth Gilbert

The Signature of All Things

This book follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a 19th-century botanist and intellectual who becomes obsessed with the mysteries of evolution and the natural world. As she travels the globe in search of answers, Alma uncovers a web of secrets, love, and betrayal that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a perfect choice for fans of intelligent fiction.