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Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

For readers who appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and philosophy in 'Yashim the Eunuch', 'The Name of the Rose' is a must-read. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, this novel follows the story of a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of murders. Eco's intricate plot and deep exploration of medieval culture and thought make this a standout choice.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

If you enjoy historical mysteries with a literary twist, you'll love 'The Dante Club'. Set in post-Civil War Boston, this novel follows a group of poets as they investigate a series of murders inspired by Dante's Inferno. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a great choice for fans of 'Yashim the Eunuch'.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

For readers who appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and psychological intrigue in 'Yashim the Eunuch', 'The Alienist' is a must-read. Set in 1896 New York City, this novel follows a criminal psychologist as he investigates a series of gruesome murders. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a standout choice.

Elizabeth Peters

The Serpent on the Crown

If you enjoy historical mysteries with a strong female protagonist like in 'Yashim the Eunuch', you'll love 'The Serpent on the Crown'. Set in ancient Egypt, this novel follows the story of Amelia Peabody, a wealthy Englishwoman and amateur archaeologist, as she investigates a series of mysteries in the Egyptian desert. With its witty dialogue, rich historical detail, and complex characters, this book is a great choice for fans of Goodwin's work.

Oliver Pötzsch

The Hangman's Daughter

For readers who appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and adventure in 'Yashim the Eunuch', 'The Hangman's Daughter' is a must-read. Set in 17th-century Germany, this novel follows the story of a hangman and his daughter as they investigate a series of murders in their small town. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a standout choice.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

If you enjoy historical mysteries with a touch of the supernatural like in 'Yashim the Eunuch', you'll love 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'. Set in 1991 Salem, Massachusetts, this novel follows a young graduate student as she uncovers a series of secrets related to her family's past and the Salem witch trials. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a great choice for fans of Goodwin's work.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

For readers who appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and atmosphere in 'Yashim the Eunuch', 'The Essex Serpent' is a must-read. Set in 1893 England, this novel follows the story of a young widow who moves to a small village and becomes embroiled in a series of mysteries related to a mythical sea creature. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a standout choice.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

If you enjoy historical fantasies with rich cultural details like in 'Yashim the Eunuch', you'll love 'The Golem and the Jinni'. Set in 1899 New York City, this novel follows the story of a golem and a jinni, two mythical creatures who must navigate the complexities of human society. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a great choice for fans of Goodwin's work.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

For readers who appreciate the blend of history, mystery, and social commentary in 'Yashim the Eunuch', 'The Crimson Petal and the White' is a must-read. Set in 1870s London, this novel follows the story of a prostitute and a writer as they navigate the complexities of Victorian society. With its rich historical detail and complex characters, this book is a standout choice.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoy historical mysteries with a focus on character development like in 'Yashim the Eunuch', you'll love 'The Secret History'. Set in a small liberal arts college in Vermont, this novel follows the story of a group of classics students as they become embroiled in a series of murders. With its rich character development and complex plot, this book is a great choice for fans of Goodwin's work.