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Joseph Conrad

The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale

If you enjoyed the intrigue and political undertones in Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like Joseph Conrad's 'The Secret Agent'. This novel is a psychological study of a group of political radicals in London, and the police who are spying on them. The story revolves around a planned terrorist outrage in London, and the characters' motivations and machinations are revealed as the plot unfolds.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of historical mysteries like Lord Francis Powerscourt might enjoy 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. Set in 1896 New York City, the novel follows a team of investigators as they use the latest forensic techniques to track down a serial killer who is preying on boy prostitutes. The story combines historical detail with a gripping plot and well-drawn characters.

Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

If you enjoyed the swashbuckling adventures of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas. This classic novel follows the adventures of d'Artagnan, a young man who travels to Paris to become a musketeer and becomes embroiled in a plot to discredit the queen of France. The novel is full of action, romance, and intrigue.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This classic detective novel follows Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson as they investigate a series of strange events on the moors of Devonshire, including the appearance of a giant hound that is said to be haunting the Baskerville family. The novel is full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you enjoyed the historical intrigue of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey. This novel follows detective Alan Grant as he becomes fascinated by the historical mystery surrounding the fate of the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared in the 15th century. Grant becomes obsessed with solving the mystery and uncovers new evidence that challenges the official version of events.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you enjoyed the historical and intellectual intrigue of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. This novel is set in a medieval monastery and follows a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of murders. The novel combines historical detail with a complex plot and philosophical musings.

Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins. This novel is considered one of the first detective novels in the English language and follows a group of characters as they investigate the theft of a valuable diamond. The novel is full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue.

Iain Pears

An Instance of the Fingerpost

If you enjoyed the historical and intellectual intrigue of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'An Instance of the Fingerpost' by Iain Pears. This novel is set in 17th-century England and follows a series of characters as they investigate a murder. The novel is told from four different perspectives, and the reader is left to piece together the true sequence of events.

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

If you enjoyed the intellectual intrigue and social commentary of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde. This novel follows the story of a young man who remains youthful and beautiful while his portrait ages and reflects the corruption of his soul. The novel is a critique of the aesthetic movement and the pursuit of beauty for its own sake.

Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

If you enjoyed the adventure and intrigue of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy. This novel follows the story of a British aristocrat who rescues French nobles from the guillotine during the French Revolution. The novel is full of adventure, romance, and intrigue.

John Buchan

The Thirty-Nine Steps

If you enjoyed the adventure and intrigue of Lord Francis Powerscourt, you might like 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' by John Buchan. This novel follows the story of a British spy who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal British military secrets. The novel is full of adventure, suspense, and intrigue.