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The Mammoth Book of Historical Detectives

The Mammoth Book of Historical Detectives

Several booksHistorical FictionMystery
Pages
517
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

Journey through time with this collection of historical detective stories, spanning from ancient Egypt to the gaslight era. Discover the earliest known detective tale alongside new adventures featuring beloved characters like Judge Dee and Brother Cadfael. This anthology brings together a diverse array of authors and settings, perfect for fans of classic whodunnits and historical intrigue.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeAdventurous
Locked RoomMystery Box

Genres

Historical Fiction Mystery Short Stories

About the author

M
Michael Ashley

Mike Ashley is a full-time writer and researcher and a former local government officer and auditor. He has specialised in the history of science fiction, fantasy and other popular fiction for 30 years with over 50 books and 500 articles to his credit. He received the Science Fiction Research Association's Pilgrim Award in 2002 for Lifetime Achievement in the field of science-fiction scholarship.

Characters

Decius MetellusProtagonist
Judge DeeProtagonist
Sister FidelmaProtagonist
Brother CadfaelProtagonist
Brother AthelstanProtagonist
All characters in The Mammoth Book of Historical Detectives