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Agatha Christie

The Body in the Library

If you enjoy Deborah Knott's clever and persistent nature, you'll appreciate Miss Marple's sleuthing skills in this classic Christie mystery. When a young woman's body turns up in the library of a local estate, Miss Marple steps in to unravel the web of secrets and lies that surround the victim.

Louise Penny

A Rule Against Murder

Fans of Deborah Knott's family-centric mysteries will enjoy getting to know the Three Pines community and Chief Inspector Armand Gamache in this award-winning series. In 'A Rule Against Murder', the focus is on family dynamics and long-buried secrets when a wealthy family gathers for a reunion at their remote estate and one of their members ends up dead.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

If you're drawn to Deborah Knott's intelligence and wit, you'll love Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy with a passion for solving mysteries. In this first book of the series, Flavia investigates a murder that takes place in her family's crumbling estate.

Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Precious Ramotswe, the owner and operator of the only detective agency in Botswana, shares Deborah Knott's sense of justice and compassion. In this heartwarming series, Precious tackles cases that range from missing husbands to stolen letters, all while navigating the complexities of life in Botswana.

P.D. James

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

Cordelia Gray, the protagonist of this novel, is a young and inexperienced private investigator, much like Deborah Knott in the early books of the series. When she is hired to investigate the suicide of a Cambridge student, Cordelia finds herself in over her head, but determined to uncover the truth.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you're fascinated by Deborah Knott's exploration of history and family secrets, you'll enjoy this meticulously researched mystery. Detective Alan Grant becomes obsessed with the case of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, as he delves into the historical record to uncover the truth.

Laura Anne Gilman

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

If you're drawn to Deborah Knott's strong-willed and independent nature, you'll love Mary Russell, a young American woman who becomes the apprentice to the retired Sherlock Holmes. Together, they investigate a series of mysterious happenings in the English countryside.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

Harriet Vane, an accomplished mystery writer and former student of Oxford, returns to her alma mater to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing pranks. Fans of Deborah Knott's academic background and love of literature will appreciate the wit and intelligence of this classic mystery.

Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who...

If you enjoy Deborah Knott's connection to her community and her love of animals, you'll enjoy this cozy mystery series. Jim Qwilleran, a retired journalist, moves to a small town in Missouri and becomes the caretaker of two Siamese cats, who help him solve mysteries.