Discover books similar to "Sister Cecile Mystery" series

Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle for Leibowitz

A post-apocalyptic novel that follows the lives of a group of monks who have preserved the last remnants of human knowledge. The monks in A Canticle for Leibowitz, like Sister Cecile, are tasked with preserving and protecting knowledge in a world that has forgotten its past. This book offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in society and the importance of preserving knowledge.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

A mystery novel that tells the story of a reclusive author, Vida Winter, who reveals her dark past to a young biographer. The Thirteenth Tale is a gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and redemption, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's exploration of the power of storytelling and the importance of truth makes it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A historical mystery novel set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, The Name of the Rose follows the story of a Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville, who investigates a series of murders. The novel explores the themes of religion, philosophy, and the power of knowledge, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The historical setting and the intellectual depth of the novel make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

A psychological thriller that tells the story of a group of classics students at a small liberal arts college who become embroiled in a murder. The Secret History explores the themes of morality, guilt, and the corrupting influence of knowledge, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's focus on the dark side of academia and the exploration of the human psyche make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

A novel that tells the story of an evangelical Baptist minister who takes his family on a mission trip to the Belgian Congo in 1959. The Poisonwood Bible explores the themes of colonialism, religion, and the clash of cultures, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's vivid depiction of the Congo and its exploration of the role of religion in shaping people's lives make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City

A historical true crime novel that tells the story of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the serial killer H.H. Holmes, who used the fair to lure his victims. The Devil in the White City explores the themes of morality, power, and the dark side of human nature, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's historical setting and its exploration of the human psyche make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

W. Somerset Maugham

The Painted Veil

A novel that tells the story of a young Englishwoman, Kitty Garstin, who marries a bacteriologist, Walter Fane, and accompanies him to Hong Kong. The Painted Veil explores the themes of morality, religion, and the human condition, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's exploration of the role of religion in shaping people's lives and its vivid depiction of Hong Kong make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

A historical mystery novel that tells the story of a group of writers, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who form a club to translate Dante's Divine Comedy. The Dante Club explores the themes of literature, morality, and the power of knowledge, much like Sister Cecile Mystery series. The novel's historical setting and its exploration of the role of literature in shaping people's lives make it a great choice for fans of Sister Cecile.