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Allin's 'Belle Palmer' series follows the adventures of a small-town real estate agent who finds herself entangled in a series of mysteries and crimes. With a strong female lead and a captivating blend of mystery and suspense, these books are perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and amateur sleuths.
Louise Penny
A Rule Against Murder
Fans of Belle Palmer's Canadian setting and intricate plots will appreciate this entry in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. When a family gathering at a remote resort ends in murder, Gamache must untangle a web of secrets and deceit to solve the case.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a strong female lead, you'll love this book. Flavia de Luce is a young sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a knack for solving crimes. This novel is the first in the series and shares similarities with Belle Palmer's adventures, as Flavia also has to navigate a complex family dynamic while unraveling the mystery.
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The Daughter of Time
If you're drawn to Belle Palmer's historical elements, you'll enjoy this classic mystery. Detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated with the unsolved mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, delving into historical records to uncover the truth.
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The Moonstone
This 19th-century mystery novel shares Belle Palmer's focus on precious gems and family secrets. When a priceless diamond is stolen, a series of narrators recount the events leading up to the crime, each providing a different perspective on the truth.
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
If you appreciate Belle Palmer's independent and resourceful nature, you'll enjoy this series. Precious Ramotswe, the No. 1 Lady Detective, uses her intuition and traditional Botswana wisdom to solve mysteries in her community.
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Maisie Dobbs
Fans of Belle Palmer's strong female lead and historical setting will enjoy this series. Set in the aftermath of World War I, Maisie Dobbs uses her experiences as a nurse and investigator to solve mysteries in London.
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
If you're drawn to Belle Palmer's independent and intelligent protagonist, you'll enjoy this novel. Cordelia Gray takes over her late employer's detective agency and is tasked with solving a murder at a Cambridge college, where she must navigate a world of privilege and secrets.
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The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Fans of Belle Palmer's combination of mystery and nature will enjoy this series. Mary Russell, a young amateur sleuth, becomes the apprentice of the retired Sherlock Holmes and helps him solve mysteries, including those related to beekeeping and the natural world.
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The Big Sleep
If you enjoy Belle Palmer's no-nonsense approach to solving crimes, you'll appreciate this classic hard-boiled detective novel. Philip Marlowe is hired to investigate a blackmail case but soon finds himself involved in a larger web of crime and corruption.
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A is for Alibi
Fans of Belle Palmer's independent and resourceful nature will enjoy this series. Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator, uses her wit and determination to solve crimes, starting with this novel, which finds her investigating a murder case with a complicated alibi.
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In the Woods
If you're drawn to Belle Palmer's atmospheric settings and complex characters, you'll enjoy this novel. When a young girl is found murdered in a Dublin suburb, detective Rob Ryan is tasked with solving the case, but the investigation forces him to confront his own dark past.
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