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The 'China Bayles Mystery' series, written by Susan Wittig Albert, is a captivating tale of a former lawyer turned herbalist and amateur sleuth. The series follows China as she solves mysteries in her small Texas town, using her knowledge of herbs and the natural world to uncover the truth.
Matthew Pearl
The Dante Club
Fans of China Bayles Mystery series will enjoy this historical thriller set in post-Civil War Boston. A masked killer is recreating the gruesome punishments described in Dante's Inferno, and a group of literary scholars, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, must use their knowledge of literature to catch the killer.
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A Morbid Taste for Bones
Fans of China Bayles'sbalanced blend of herbal lore and mystery will appreciate this historical whodunit. Set in 12th century Wales, it features Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael, who uses his knowledge of herbs and medicine to solve a murder that occurred during the transfer of the remains of a Welsh saint.
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Fans of China Bayles's independent and resourceful personality will enjoy this series. Set in Botswana, it follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the No. 1 (and only) lady detective in Botswana, as she sets up her own detective agency and solves cases using her keen observations and intuition.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Fans of China Bayles's amateur sleuthing will enjoy this series. Set in 1950s England, it follows the adventures of 11-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poisons, as she solves mysteries in her village using her intelligence and knowledge of chemistry.
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The Amateur Marriage
Fans of China Bayles's exploration of relationships and personal growth will enjoy this novel. It follows the marriage of Michael and Pauline, from their whirlwind courtship in the 1940s to their eventual separation in the 1970s, as they navigate the challenges of marriage, family, and personal identity.
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The Thirteenth Tale
Fans of China Bayles's love of books and storytelling will enjoy this novel. It follows the story of Margaret Lea, a young biographer who is invited to write the biography of the mysterious and reclusive author Vida Winter, as she uncovers the secrets of Vida's past and the truth behind her bestselling novel, The Thirteenth Tale.
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The Signature of All Things
Fans of China Bayles's exploration of botany and herbal lore will enjoy this novel. It follows the story of Alma Whittaker, a 19th century botanist and amateur sleuth, as she uses her knowledge of plants and their properties to solve mysteries and uncover secrets.
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