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Colin Cotterill
"Dr. Siri Paiboun" series
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The Dr. Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill is a captivating collection of crime novels set in 1970s Laos. The protagonist, Dr. Siri Paiboun, is a retired physician coerced into becoming the national coroner of the communist government. With his unconventional methods and wry humor, Dr. Siri solves mysterious and often gruesome cases, uncovering political conspiracies and social injustices along the way. The series combines elements of history, culture, and the supernatural, offering readers a unique and engaging reading experience. Dr. Siri's character development and the evolving political climate of Laos make this series a thought-provoking and entertaining choice for fans of crime fiction and historical mysteries...
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Colin Cotterill
The Coroner's Lunch
If you enjoyed the 'Dr. Siri Paiboun' series, you might like to start at the beginning of Cotterill's literary career with the first book in the series. 'The Coroner's Lunch' introduces us to Dr. Siri, the national coroner of Laos, as he investigates a series of suspicious deaths in 1970s Vientiane.
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Colin Cotterill
Thirty-Three Teeth
In this third book of the series, Dr. Siri is tasked with investigating a series of murders where the victims have had their teeth removed. Cotterill's signature wit and humor are on full display in this captivating mystery.
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Claude Izner
Murder on the Eiffel Tower
If you enjoyed the historical setting of the 'Dr. Siri Paiboun' series, you might enjoy this mystery set in 1889 Paris. 'Murder on the Eiffel Tower' follows the investigation of a series of murders that take place on the iconic tower during its grand opening.
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Susan Hill
The Various Haunts of Men
If you enjoy mysteries with a strong sense of place, you might enjoy this series by Susan Hill, which is set in a small town in England. 'The Various Haunts of Men' is the first book in the series and introduces us to Simon Serrailler, a detective inspector, as he investigates a series of murders in the town.
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Carlos Ruiz Zafón
The Shadow of the Wind
If you enjoyed the atmospheric and evocative writing of the 'Dr. Siri Paiboun' series, you might enjoy this novel by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, which is set in post-Civil War Barcelona. 'The Shadow of the Wind' follows the story of a young boy who becomes obsessed with a mysterious book and the author who wrote it.
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Umberto Eco
The Name of the Rose
If you enjoyed the historical and cultural aspects of the 'Dr. Siri Paiboun' series, you might enjoy this novel by Umberto Eco, which is set in a medieval monastery in Italy. 'The Name of the Rose' follows the investigation of a series of murders that take place during a theological debate.
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Philippa Gregory
The Red Queen
If you enjoyed the historical and political intrigue of the 'Dr. Siri Paiboun' series, you might enjoy this novel by Philippa Gregory, which is set in the court of Henry VIII. 'The Red Queen' follows the story of Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII, as she navigates the treacherous world of Tudor politics.
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