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Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

If you enjoy the quirky and intelligent protagonist of the Flavia de Luce series, you'll love Precious Ramotswe, the owner of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana. Precious uses her intuition and traditional wisdom to solve cases, and her kindness and humor will remind you of Flavia.

Jacqueline Winspear

Maisie Dobbs

Set in post-WWI England, this series follows Maisie Dobbs, a psychologist and investigator. Like Flavia, Maisie is highly intelligent, resourceful, and has a unique perspective on the world around her. Fans of historical mysteries will enjoy this series.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

This classic young adult novel features a group of strangers who are brought together to solve a mystery and compete for a large inheritance. Like Flavia, the characters in this book are clever, resourceful, and have a knack for solving puzzles.

Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

In this alternate history, literary detective Thursday Next must solve a series of crimes that involve famous works of literature. If you enjoy the literary references and clever humor of the Flavia de Luce series, you'll love this book.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

If you're new to the Flavia de Luce series, start with the first book! Flavia is a precocious 11-year-old chemist who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Her wit, intelligence, and curiosity make this a delightful read.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

This classic mystery novel features a detective who becomes fascinated with the historical mystery surrounding Richard III and the Princes in the Tower. If you enjoy the historical aspects of the Flavia de Luce series, you'll love this book.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

Set in a medieval monastery, this intellectual mystery follows a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of murders. If you enjoy the historical and theological elements of the Flavia de Luce series, you'll love this book.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

This classic mystery novel features Harriet Vane, a mystery writer and Oxford graduate, who returns to her alma mater to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing events. If you enjoy the academic setting and strong female protagonist of the Flavia de Luce series, you'll love this book.