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Lindsey Davis

The Silver Pigs

If you enjoy the intricate plots and historical settings of the Castlemere series, you'll love Lindsey Davis's mystery novels featuring Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome. The Silver Pigs, the first book in the series, introduces Falco as he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving stolen silver, a murdered senator, and a beautiful woman.

Louise Penny

A Rule Against Murder

Fans of the Castlemere series will appreciate the complex characters and vivid settings in Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels. In A Rule Against Murder, the fourth book in the series, Gamache and his wife retreat to a remote resort for their anniversary, only to find themselves in the midst of a murder investigation involving the resort's wealthy and eccentric owners.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you enjoy the blend of mystery and history in the Castlemere series, you'll be captivated by Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, the novel follows Brother William of Baskerville as he investigates a series of murders, using his knowledge of logic, theology, and alchemy to unravel the mystery.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

Readers who appreciate the thoughtful and nuanced approach to crime-solving in the Castlemere series will enjoy Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time. In this meticulously researched novel, detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated by the historical mystery surrounding the fate of the Princes in the Tower, two young boys who disappeared in the Tower of London during the reign of Richard III.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of the Castlemere series' exploration of social issues and power dynamics will find much to admire in Caleb Carr's The Alienist. Set in 1896 New York City, the novel follows a team of investigators as they track down a serial killer who preys on boy prostitutes. The team includes a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and a police commissioner, each with their own unique perspective on the case.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you enjoy the legal intrigue and moral ambiguity of the Castlemere series, you'll appreciate Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer. The novel introduces defense attorney Mickey Haller, who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car and takes on a high-profile murder case that forces him to confront his own demons.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

Readers who enjoy the imaginative world-building and complex characters of the Castlemere series will be delighted by Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policemen's Union. Set in an alternate history in which Jewish refugees have established a temporary settlement in Sitka, Alaska, the novel follows detective Meyer Landsman as he investigates a murder that could have far-reaching consequences for the entire community.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

Fans of the Castlemere series' exploration of secrets and hidden histories will be enthralled by Diane Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale. The novel follows biographer Margaret Lea as she uncovers the dark truth behind the life of reclusive author Vida Winter, who has spent her career spinning elaborate tales about her own past.

China Miéville

The City & the City

Readers who appreciate the imaginative and immersive world-building of the Castlemere series will be intrigued by China Miéville's The City & The