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Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Readers who enjoy the historical settings and complex character dynamics of the Nora Gavin series will be enthralled by Sarah Perry's 'The Essex Serpent'. Set in 1893 England, this richly detailed novel follows a widow and a vicar as they investigate the legend of a mythical creature, leading to a captivating exploration of science, religion, and love.

Eleanor Catton

The Luminaries

Fans of Erin Hart's intricate plotlines and rich historical settings will appreciate Eleanor Catton's Man Booker Prize-winning novel, 'The Luminaries'. Set in 1860s New Zealand, this captivating mystery follows a diverse cast of twelve characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, as they become entangled in a complex web of crime, love, and destiny.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

For readers who appreciate the intricate character studies and psychological depth found in the Nora Gavin series, Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History' is a must-read. This critically acclaimed novel follows a group of classics students at a small New England college as they become increasingly obsessed with the darker aspects of Greek literature, leading to tragic consequences.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

Fans of Erin Hart's blend of history, literature, and mystery will be enthralled by Matthew Pearl's 'The Dante Club'. Set in post-Civil War Boston, this novel follows a group of poets, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes, as they race to solve a series of murders linked to their translations of Dante's 'Inferno'.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

For readers who enjoy the forensic investigation and historical settings of the Nora Gavin series, Caleb Carr's 'The Alienist' is an excellent choice. Set in 1896 New York City, this psychological thriller follows a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and a police commissioner as they track down a serial killer terrorizing the city's children.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you were drawn to the historical and literary aspects of the Nora Gavin series, you'll be fascinated by Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'. This intricate mystery, set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, follows a Franciscan friar and his apprentice as they investigate a series of murders linked to a rare and valuable manuscript.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind

Readers who appreciate the atmospheric settings and intertwining narratives of the Nora Gavin series will be enchanted by Carlos Ruiz Zafón's 'The Shadow of the Wind'. This captivating novel, set in post-Civil War Barcelona, follows a young boy as he uncovers the dark secrets surrounding a mysterious book and its enigmatic author.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

Fans of the Nora Gavin series' intricate storytelling and exploration of the past will be captivated by Diane Setterfield's 'The Thirteenth Tale'. This haunting novel follows a young biographer as she uncovers the dark secrets and hidden truths behind a bestselling author's enigmatic life and literary works.