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Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A thrilling historical mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, where the protagonist, William of Baskerville, investigates a series of murders with the help of his young apprentice Adso. This book shares the medieval setting and the intellectual intrigue found in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, with its sleuth being a wise and experienced monk himself.

Oliver Pötzsch

The Hangman's Daughter

Set in 17th-century Bavaria, this historical crime novel follows the story of Magdalena, the hangman's daughter, and her lover, Simon, as they unravel a conspiracy and solve a series of murders. This book offers a fascinating look at a different historical period while maintaining the captivating mystery and well-developed characters that are present in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael.

Bernard Cornwell

The Winter King

The first book in The Warlord Chronicles series, this historical novel is set in 5th-century Britain and follows the story of Derfel Cadarn, a warrior and former follower of King Arthur. This book offers a different historical period and a focus on action, but shares the compelling storytelling and historical detail present in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

In this meticulously researched historical mystery, detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated by the story of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. This book shares the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on historical detail and the intellectual curiosity of its protagonist.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Set in 1896 New York City, this psychological thriller follows the story of Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, a criminal psychologist, as he investigates a series of gruesome murders. This book offers a different historical period and a darker tone, but shares the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on intricate plotlines and the exploration of the human psyche.

Jeffery Deaver

The Lincoln Rhyme Series

This series of crime novels follows the story of Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic detective, and his partner Amelia Sachs as they solve complex cases. These books share the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on intricate plotlines and the intellectual curiosity of its protagonist, while offering a modern setting and a unique twist on the detective genre.

Anthony Horowitz

The House of Silk

An authorized Sherlock Holmes pastiche, this novel follows the story of a dangerous and mysterious case that threatens the very fabric of society. This book shares the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on historical detail and the intellectual curiosity of its protagonist, while offering a fresh perspective on the classic detective genre.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

A gothic mystery novel that follows the story of Margaret Lea, a young biographer, as she uncovers the dark secrets of the enigmatic author Vida Winter. This book shares the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on historical detail and the exploration of the human psyche, while offering a unique and atmospheric setting.

Agatha Christie

The Pale Horse

A classic mystery novel that follows the story of Mark Easterbrook, a young widower, as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths. This book shares the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael's focus on intricate plotlines and the intellectual curiosity of its protagonist, while offering a different historical period and a unique twist on the detective genre.