Discover books similar to "Shakespeare's Christmas"

Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

Fans of Shakespeare's Christmas will enjoy A Discovery of Witches, as it combines elements of history, magic, and romance in a similar vein to Charlaine Harris's novel. The story follows Diana Bishop, a historian and reluctant witch, who discovers a bewitched manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library, which sets off a series of events that exposes her to the world of magic and daemons. This book is a captivating and suspenseful read that will keep you engaged until the very end.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Fans of Shakespeare's Christmas will appreciate The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, as it combines historical fiction, witchcraft, and mystery in a captivating story. The novel follows a graduate student named Connie Goodwin, who discovers a manuscript that once belonged to a witch from the Salem witch trials. This book is a thought-provoking and suspenseful read that will keep you engaged until the very end.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

The Essex Serpent, by Sarah Perry, shares the historical setting and supernatural elements of Shakespeare's Christmas. Set in Victorian England, the story follows a widow named Cora Seaborne, who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. This book is a beautifully written and thought-provoking tale that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.

Paula Brackston

The Witch's Daughter

The Witch's Daughter, by Paula Brackston, is a captivating and suspenseful novel that combines historical fiction, witchcraft, and mystery, much like Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a young woman named Bess, who is on the run from the man who killed her mother, a witch. This book is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Kathleen Kent

The Heretic's Daughter

The Heretic's Daughter, by Kathleen Kent, shares the historical setting and themes of persecution found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a young girl named Sarah, who is the daughter of a woman accused of being a witch during the Salem witch trials. This book is a powerful and moving tale that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

The Secret History, by Donna Tartt, shares the themes of secrecy and betrayal found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a group of classics students at a small college in Vermont who become embroiled in a murder plot. This book is a suspenseful and thought-provoking read that will keep you engaged until the very end.

Carol Goodman

The Lake of Dead Languages

The Lake of Dead Languages, by Carol Goodman, shares the themes of education and secrecy found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a Latin teacher who returns to her alma mater, a private girls' school, and becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events. This book is a suspenseful and engaging read that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.

Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

The Book of Speculation, by Erika Swyler, shares the themes of history and family secrets found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a young librarian who discovers a book that may hold the key to his family's mysterious past. This book is a captivating and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.

Elizabeth Gilbert

The Signature of All Things

The Signature of All Things, by Elizabeth Gilbert, shares the themes of history and science found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a young woman named Alma Whittaker, who becomes obsessed with the study of mosses and uncovers a secret that could change everything. This book is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White, by Michel Faber, shares the historical setting and themes of sex and power found in Shakespeare's Christmas. The story follows a young prostitute named Sugar, who becomes embroiled in the world of Victorian London's upper class. This book is a captivating and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris's novel.