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This Victorian-era mystery series follows Lizzie Martin, a young widow who becomes involved in solving crimes in London. With intricate plotlines and historical detail, Granger's writing transports readers to the streets of 19th century England.
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Precious Ramotswe leaves her home in Botswana to open the first female-owned detective agency in the country. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy this series for its strong female lead and intriguing mysteries set in a unique location.
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The Alienist
A psychological thriller set in 1896 New York City, this book follows a team of investigators as they try to solve a series of murders. Fans of historical mysteries like Lizzie Martin will enjoy the detailed setting and the twists and turns of the plot.
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The Daughter of Time
A Scotland Yard detective investigates the historical mystery of Richard III and the Princes in the Tower while recovering from an injury in the hospital. Fans of historical mysteries like Lizzie Martin will enjoy the blend of history and fiction in this novel.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
An 11-year-old girl uses her knowledge of chemistry and her keen powers of observation to solve a murder in her small English village in 1950. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy the historical setting and the clever amateur detective.
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The Name of the Rose
A murder mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, this novel combines historical detail, theological intrigue, and literary allusions. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy the complex plot and the vividly drawn setting.
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The Beekeeper's Apprentice
A young girl becomes the apprentice to a retired detective in this series opener. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy the strong female lead and the traditional mystery plot.
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The Janissary Tree
The first book in the Yashim series, this novel follows a eunuch detective in 19th-century Istanbul as he investigates a series of murders. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy the exotic setting and the intricate plotting.
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
The first book in the Cordelia Gray series, this novel follows a young female private investigator as she takes on her first case. Fans of Lizzie Martin will enjoy the strong female lead and the traditional mystery plot.
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