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Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

If you enjoy historical mysteries like the 'Sir John Fielding' series, you'll love Agatha Christie's 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'. This is the first novel featuring Hercule Poirot, a retired Belgian police officer, who assists in solving a murder at a country estate. The story is set in England during World War I, offering a rich historical context.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of the 'Sir John Fielding' series will appreciate 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. Set in 1896 New York City, this psychological thriller follows a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and a police commissioner as they track a serial killer targeting boy prostitutes. The attention to historical detail and the vivid portrayal of the era are reminiscent of Bruce Alexander's work.

Neal Stephenson

The System of the World

If you're drawn to the 'Sir John Fielding' series for its exploration of the Enlightenment era, you'll enjoy 'The System of the World' by Neal Stephenson. This is the final book in the 'Baroque Cycle' trilogy, which weaves together the lives of historical figures like Isaac Newton and Daniel Waterhouse against the backdrop of the scientific revolution. The series offers a rich, detailed portrayal of the period, much like Bruce Alexander's work.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

Fans of the 'Sir John Fielding' series will appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and alternate history in 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon. Set in an alternate 1940s Jewish settlement in Sitka, Alaska, this novel follows detective Meyer Landsman as he investigates a murder while grappling with questions of identity, religion, and politics.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

For readers who enjoy the historical setting and intricate storytelling of the 'Sir John Fielding' series, 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield is a great choice. This gothic mystery novel follows biographer Margaret Lea as she unravels the dark secrets of reclusive author Vida Winter, offering a rich, atmospheric exploration of the past.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you're drawn to the 'Sir John Fielding' series for its historical detail and intellectual intrigue, you'll enjoy 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, this novel follows Franciscan friar William of Baskerville as he investigates a series of murders while engaging with the theological and philosophical debates of the time.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Fans of the 'Sir John Fielding' series will appreciate the historical setting and suspenseful mystery in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the most famous novels in the Sherlock Holmes series, following the detective and his sidekick Dr. Watson as they investigate a series of eerie events on the moors of Devonshire.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

For readers who enjoy the historical context and literary allusions in the 'Sir John Fielding' series, 'The Dante Club' by Matthew Pearl is a great choice. Set in post-Civil War Boston, this novel follows a group of poets, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes, as they investigate a series of murders inspired by Dante's 'Inferno'.

Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

Fans of the 'Sir John Fielding' series will appreciate the historical setting, adventure, and intrigue in 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas. Set in 17th-century France, this classic novel follows the adventures of d'Artagnan and his three musketeer companions as they navigate the complex political landscape of the time while defending the honor of the queen.