Finished Bittersweet: A Novel by Colleen McCullough.  Takes place in Australia before and during the Great Depression.  In the 1920s, features two sets of twins girls who become nurses.  I liked it.  Followed each twin through training and into their later lives.  Men in the novel are supporting (sometimes) characters.  For the 5 year TBR slot on HF challenge.

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019 The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff (January, 2019), 5/10/2019, 3.5 stars
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, 1/11/2019, 4.5 stars  (This award winner is long but very good.  The tale takes place in New Zealand and follows many characters so one has to keep one's wits active.  Man Booker Prize from 2013)
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945 
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)  The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo,, 5/11/2019, 4 stars
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character  Lucifer's Harvest b y Mel Starr, 5/23/2019, 3.5 stars  (Lots of knights as the English battle the French at Lemoges.)
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot  Fever Season by Barbara Hambly, 3/17/2019, 4.5 stars
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)  Blind Justice by Anne Perry, 1/30/2019, 5 stars,  OUTSTANDING!  COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN.
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)  The Paris Spy (Maggie Hope, Bk 7) by Susan Elia MacNeal (Coco Chanel), 7/5/2019, 4 stars
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )  The Boat Runner by Devin Murphy, 4/3/2019, 5 stars  (Light bulb technology expanded by the hero's father to use in cars, war transportation vehicles and other in other areas.) 
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.  A Killing in Comics by Max Allan Collins, 6/16/2019, 3.5 stars
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)  Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly (Mardi Gras), 1/15/2019, 4 stars 
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category (TBR)  An Unmarked Grave by Charles Todd, 3/2019, 3 stars

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author A Rustle of Silk: A new forensic mystery series set in Stuart England (A Gabriel Taverner Mystery) by Alys Clare 3/20/19
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlian 3/2/19
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)                        Whispers Beyond the Veil (Change of Fortune, Bk 1)by Jessica Estevao 1/30/19 &The Broken Girls by Simone St. James 11/11/19
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )The Flying Circus by Susan Crandall 4/21/19
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.The Paris Winterby Imogen Robertson 10/15/19
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)A Murder in Time: A Novel (Kendra Donovan Mysteries) by Julie McElwain 11/17/19
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. A Quiet Life in the Country  [Lady Hardcastle, Bk 1] by T.E.Kinsey8/13/19

Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019

• A Subtle Murder by Blythe Baker........1/24/19
• The Candlelit Coffin by Elizabeth Bailey......3/14/19
• No Stone Unturned (The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries) by Pam Lecky....8/23/19

Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author

• Diamonds and Dust by Carol Hedges......2/6/19
• The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair...........7/28/19
• Death and the Harlot by Georgina Clarke.......8/2/19

WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945

• In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen.......4/25/19

Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)Knights in

• The Woman Who Spoke to Spirits by Alys Clare....7/26/19
• The Broken Girls by Simone St. James......7/20/19
• The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr.....8/29/19

Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character

Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot

• Let the Dead Keep Their Secrets by Rosemary Simpson.......1/22/19
• Death & Dominion by Carol Hedges......3/7/19
• The Bermondsey Poisoner by Emily Organ.....5/12/19

British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)

• Ask Me No Questions by Shelley Noble.....3/15/19

Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)

• No Cure for the Dead by Christine Trent......1/3/19  (Florence Nightengale)

Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )

• Death at the Tavern by Lee Strauss.........2/3/19...car
• The Alchemist of Lost Souls by Mary Lawrence......5/16/19

Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.

• Death at St. Vedast by Mary Lawrence.......1/20/19
• The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley......3/13/19
• Murder at Morrington Hall.........7/18/19

Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)

• A Murderous Affair by Leighann Dobbs.........7/21/19
• A Merry Murder by Kate Kingsbury.....11/12/19

Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

• Honour and Obey by Carol Hedges......2/25/19
• An Artless Demise by Anna Lee Huber.....5/4/19
• The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton.....7/8/19
• A Death at Crystal Palace by Caroline Dunford.....7/29/19

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019 An Artless Demise by Anna Lee Huber 5/26
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne 4/14
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it The Darker Arts by Oscar de Muriel 11/17
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey 5/27
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood (Australia) 3/10
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person A Murderous Malady by Christine Trent 11/23
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen 8/10
10. Love and Marriage - The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley 2/2
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas 10/29
12. Make up your own Category— Read a book set in location you've never read about before - Singapore Sapphire by A.M. Stuart 8/24
13. For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can.

The Hellfire Conspiracy by Will Thomas 1/23

2019 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2019

There is also a straight up Historical fiction Challenge available 2019 Historical Fiction Challenge 

This page is for list only the discussion page can be found here 2019 Historical Mystery Discussion 

1. Shiny New –  Who Slays the Wicked by CS Harris   Read 5/13/19
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Revenger by Rory Clement  Read 5/18/19
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

Historical Mystery List Page

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2019

There is also a straight up Historical fiction Challenge available 2019 Historical Fiction Challenge 

This page is for list only the discussion page can be found here 2019 Historical Mystery Discussion 

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019  Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley  3/10/19  Traitor's Codex by Jeri Westerson  10/22/19
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  A Conspiraracy of Paper by David LIss 7/1/19
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4. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  A Conspiracy of Paper by David Liss 7/1/19
5. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945  The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear 4/5/19
6. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)   Who Slays the Wicked by C. S. Harris 5/25/19
7. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character  The Deepest Grave by Jeri Westerson 2/1/19  Crispin Guest ex knight
8. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot  In a Gilded Cage by Rhys Bowen 3/4/19
9. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)  Hush Now Don't You Cry by Rhys Bowen 7/19/19 (America)
10. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)  The Cardinal's Court by Cora Harrison 1/16/19  (Cardinal Wolsey, Anne Boleyn, Katharine of Aragon)  City of Darkness and Light by Rhys Bowen 8/30/19  (Picasso, Degas)
11. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )  Tell Me Pretty Maiden by Rhys Bowen 2/8/19 (automobile)
12. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.  Bless the Bride by Rhys Bowen 3/31/19
13. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)  Cinderella Six Feet Under by Maia Chance 8/5/19  Memento Mori by Ruth Downie 9/27/19
14. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category:  American made- read historical mysteries that are set in the United States  The Last Illusion by Rhys Bowen 3/7/19  The Family Way by Rhys Bowen 8/8/19

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You - Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WW II  - Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
   1. His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal
4. Paranormal - Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor  - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison - Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
   1.   A Plague of Poison (Templar Knight, Book 3) by Maureen Ash 
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
   1. The Body in the Ballroom by R.J. Koreto (Alice Roosevelt) (finished 3/3/19)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
    1. Death Comes to Kurland Hall (Kurland St. Mary, Book 3) by Cahterine Lloyd (finished 1/28/18)
11. Party -Hardy -   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
    1. Death Comes to London  (Kurland St. Mary, Book 2) by Catherine Lloyd (finished 1/19/19)
    2.  Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell (finished 3/21/19)
12. Make up your own Category—Historical Mysteries Set in England
    1. The Crooked Spire by Chris Nickson. finished 1/10/19

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

1. Shiny New -- Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019.
   * A Dangerous Collaboration (Veronica Speedwell, Bk 4) by Deanna Raybourn - 6/3

2. Nice to Meet You -- Read a historical mystery by a new-to-you author.
   * A Study in Brimstone (Warlock Holmes, Bk 1) by G.S. Denning - 1/11

3. WWII -- Read a historical mystery set during WWII, 1939-1945.
   * Mrs. Roosevelt’s Confidante (Maggie Hope, Bk 5) by Susan Elia MacNeal - 9/6
    
4. Paranormal -- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, psychic, steampunk):
   * The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - 1/4
   * In Truth and Claw (Mick Oberon, Bk 4) by Ari Marmell - 2/5
   * European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, Bk 2) by Theodora Goss - 5/16
   * The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl (The Extraordinary Aventures of the Athena Club, Bk 3) by Theodora Goss - 11/1
    
5. Knights in Shining Armor -- Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main or supporting character.
   * The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles (Warlock Holmes, Bk 2) by G.S. Denning - 5/5
    
6. Poison -- Read a historical mystery where poison is used in the plot.
   * The Hollow of Fear (Lady Sherlock, Bk 3) by Sherry Thomas - 1/30
   * The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes (Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, Bk 1) by Leonard Goldberg - 10/2
    
7. British Empire -- Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc).
   * The Death Beat by Fiona Veitch Smith - 10/29
    
8. Yes I Am Real -- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffragette, royalty, general etc).
   * An Artless Demise (Lady Darby, Bk 7) by Anna Lee Huber - 6/18
    
9. Inventions -- Read a historical mystery that features something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aids the plot (airplane, cars, medicine).
   * The Jazz Files (Poppy Denby Investigates, Bk 1) by Fiona Veitch Smith - 4/9
    
10. Love and Marriage -- Read a historical mystery in which someone gets married or engaged.
    * The Cairo Brief (Poppy Denby Investigates, Bk 4) by Fiona Veitch Smith - 6/30
     
11. Party Hardy --  Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc).
    * A Man of Some Repute (Very English, Bk 1) by Elizabeth Edmundson - 6/30
     
12. Make Up Your Own Category -- Make up your own category: FUTURE historical (SF mystery)
    * Three in Death: Interlude in Death / Midnight in Death / Haunted in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/8
    * A Study in Honor by Claire O’Dell - 10/11

For the Overachievers:

Bonus -- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s as you can.

• A Study in Brimstone (Warlock Holmes, Bk 1) by G.S. Denning - 1/11
• The Hollow of Fear (Lady Sherlock, Bk 3) by Sherry Thomas - 1/30
• The Hell-Hound of the Baskervilles (Warlock Holmes, Bk 2) by G.S. Denning - 5/5
• European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, Bk 2) by Theodora Goss - 5/16
• A Dangerous Collaboration (Veronica Speedwell, Bk 4) by Deanna Raybourn - 6/3
• An Artless Demise (Lady Darby, Bk 7) by Anna Lee Huber - 6/18
• The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes (Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, Bk 1) by Leonard Goldberg - 10/2
• The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl (The Extraordinary Aventures of the Athena Club, Bk 3) by Theodora Goss - 11/1

My spot.

1. Shiny New - Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You - Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII - Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal - Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison - Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot - Dead Man's Blues by Ray Celestin 2-1
7. British Empire - Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine ) - Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco 4-17
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy - Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc) - A Treacherous Curse (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn 4-15
12. Make up your own Category - Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can.

Karen's spot

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can.

Heidi's spot

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
   Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, Bk 14) Author: C. S. Harris
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
   The Yard (Scotland Yard's Murder Squad, Bk 1) Author: Alex Grecian
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
   The Death Chamber (Felony & Mayhem Mystery) Author: Sarah Rayne
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
   The Dead of Winter Author: Chris Priestley
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
   A Mortal Likeness: A Victorian Mystery Author: Laura Joh Rowland
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
   Savage Author: Richard Laymon
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
   The Death Beat (Poppy Denby Investigates, Bk 3) Author: Fiona Veitch Smith
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
   The Art of Theft (The Lady Sherlock Series) Author: Sherry Thomas
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
    The Cairo Brief (Poppy Denby Investigates) Author: Fiona Veitch Smith
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
    The Humbug Murders (Ebenezer Scrooge, Bk 1) Author: L. J. Oliver
12. Make up your own Category—Read a Young Adult historical mystery
    The Agency: A Spy in the House (The Agency Mysteries) Author: Y.S. Lee

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

1. Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Undead Client Author: Mj Downing
2. The Hunger Author: Alma Katsu
3. The Agency: A Spy in the House (The Agency Mysteries) Author: Y.S. Lee
4. The Humbug Murders (Ebenezer Scrooge, Bk 1) Author: L. J. Oliver
5. The Art of Theft (The Lady Sherlock Series) Author: Sherry Thomas

Alice's spot

2019 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2019

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
   1. The Hangman's Secret by Laura Joh Rowland done 2/17
   2. The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen done 7/6
   3. Betrayal in Time by Julie McElwain done 8/5
   4. Murder at Crossways by Alyssa Maxwell done 11/2
   5. Penny for Your Secrets by Anna Lee Huber done 11/13
   6. Mycroft and Sherlock The empty Birdcage Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  done 12/22
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
   1. Death in an English Village by Jessica Ellicot done Feb 1
   2. Blood's Game by Angus Donald done March 13
   3. Ask Me No Questions by Shelley Noble done 4/20
   4. Sinapore Sapphire by A.M. Stuart 11/22
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
   1. The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear done 5/16
   2. Louise's Gamble by Sarah R. Shaber done 8/3
   3. Louise's Dilemma by Sarah R Sharber done 9/3
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
   1. The Tavern in the Morning by Alys Clare done 10/25
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
   1. A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Rayborn done 5/3
   2. Away in the Manager by Rhys Bowen done 4/4
   3. Body in the Ballroom by R.J. Koreto done 8/15
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
   1. The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey done 9/24
   2. The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams done 10/30
   3. Love and Death among the cheetahs by Rhys Bown done 12/10
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
   1. A Family Affair by Caro Peacock done 3/22
   2. The Throne of Caesar by Steven Saylor done 6/14
   3. Days of the Dead by Barbara Hambly done 9/28
   4. Turning the Tide by Edith Maxwell done 10/10
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
   1. Treacherous is The Night by Anna Lee Huber done 1/17
   2. Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose done 12/18
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
    1. Invitation to Murder by Leigann Dobbs done 1/20
    2. A Ladies Guide to Etiquette and Murder done 4/10
    3. Murder at the Ice BAll by Leighann Dobbs done 8/30
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category  Books set before 1500
    1. Absolution of Murder by Peter Tremayne done 1/12
    2. Prince Edward's Warrant by Melvin Starr d one 1/31

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can.

1. A Mortal Likeness by Laura Joh Rowland done 1/23 
2. The Hanging Psalm by Chris Nickson done 5/23
3. Deliverering the Truth by Edith Maxwell done 6/20
4. A Conspracy in Belgavia by Sherry Thomas done 8/24

2019 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2019

There is also a straight up Historical fiction Challenge available 2019 Historical Fiction Challenge 

This page is for list only the discussion page can be found here 2019 Historical Mystery Discussion 

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

2019 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2019

This page is for Discussion only

You can sign up on list only page

Historical Mystery List Page

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2019
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. WWII  -Read a historical mystery set during WWII  1939-1945
4. Paranormal- Read a historical mystery that has some type of paranormal aspect to it (ghost, witch, pyschic, steampunk)
5. Knights in Shining Armor - Read a historical mystery that features a knight as a main character or supporting character
6. Poison- Read a historical mystery that poison is used in the plot
7. British Empire Read a historical mysery set somewhere in the former British Empire (USA, Australia, India, Canada etc)
8. Yes I Am Real- Read a historical mystery that features a historical person (president, suffergette, royalty, general etc)
9. Inventions - Read a historical mystery  that has something that was invented in the last two hundred years that aid the plot (airplane, cars, medicine )
10. Love and Marriage - Read a historical mystery that someone gets married or engaged.
11. Party -Hardy-   Read a historical mystery where there is a big celebration (ball, party, Christmas party etc)
12. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries set in the 1800s that you can. 

I did pretty well with the challenge this year.  I managed to read at least one book for every category except the historical mystery taking place in Asia or Australia.

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg 1/4/18 
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country The House by the Lake by Ella Carey. 3/22/18
4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 The Asylum by John Harwood 6/14/18
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person The String Diaries (String Diaries, Bk 1) by Stephen Lloyd Jones 12/11/18
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
11. Make up your own Category— Stories based on factual events Before We Were Yours: A Novel by Lisa Wingate 1/2/18 & Roseflower Creek by Jacquelyn L. Miles 9/23/18

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author - Chapel Noir, Carole Nelson Douglas
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country - Refiner's Fire, Sylvia Bambola
4. Roaring 20's - read a historical mystery  set in 1920's - River of Darkness, Rennie Airth, Feb 20
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 - When Falcons Fall, C.S. Harris
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc) - 
7. Missing Person - Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person - Beggar King, Oliver Potzsch
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. A Small Death in Lisbon, Robert Wilson
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia - Finding Moon, Tony Hillerman
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc - Wayfaring Stranger, James Lee Burke (Depression)
11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

Will give it a try.  I am trying hard to clear books from my shelves so we'll see what fits here.

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author Die Laughing by Carola Dunn, 1/15/2018, 4 sstars
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country Shadow of the Alchemist by Jeri Westerson  (Hero was a knight), 6/25/2018, 4 stars
4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James, 5/2/2018, 4 stars
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 Murder on Marble Row by Victoria Thompson, 6/26/2018, 3 stars
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)  The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard. 11/28/2018, 4.5 stars, 
7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person  Bone Mountain by Eliot Pattison, 4/16/2018, 4 stars
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James, 3/15/2018, 4 stars
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia  The Mystery of Swordfish Reef by Arthur W. Upfield, 2/9/2018, 4 stars
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set infl different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc  Black Flower by Howard Bahr (Civil War), 11/18/3018, 5 stars
11. Make up your own category (Another country and England)  Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King, 11/17/2018, 3 stars

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

                                                               2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.

Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery)  Author: C. S. Harris 4-9-2018 (5stars)

Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author

Whispers in the Reading Room (Chicago World's Fair, Bk 3) by: Shelley Gray   (1893) 1-22-2018 (4stars)

Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country

Sherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau  Author: Guy Adams 1-30-2018 (stars)

Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's

1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899

Warlock Holmes - My Grave Ritual by: G.S. Denning 5-22-2018 (3stars)

The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)

Poets and Murder : A Judge Dee Mystery (Gulik, Robert Hans Van, Judge Dee Mystery.)
Author: Robert van Gulik  2-12-2018 (3 stars)

Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person

Sherlock Holmes - Cry of the Innocents  Author: Cavan Scott 4-27-2018 (3stars)

Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 

Unnatural Death: The Dawson Pedigree BY: Dorothy L Sayers (1964) 6-21-2018  (4stars)

Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia

Claws of the Cat (Shinobi, Bk 1)  Author: Susan Spann 3-11-2018 (4stars)

America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc

China Basin (Cyrus Skeen, Bk 1)  Author: Edward Cline    8-12-2018 (4stars)

Fallen Women  Author: Sandra Dallas

Make up your own Category--Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes: The Thinking Engine  Author: James Lovegrove 1-6-2018 (3stars)

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

Holmes Affair  Author: Graham Moore  6-4-2018 (3stars)

I think maybe the best new author for me would be Arthur W Upfield. He was a British guy who immigrated to Australia and settled there. Wrote mystery novels starring a half caste aborigine who is very smart and has a reputation for getting results. The first book I read was The New Shoe which was easily the best book of this type I read this year. I have since read one other of the books and I just happen to have started my third Upfield novel recently.

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- a new to you author Some Danger Involved - Will Thomas 2/25
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country  The Crediton Killings - Michael Jecks 1/26
4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 A Curious Beginning - Deanna Raybourn 7/13
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, Quick Curtain - Alan Melville 7/11  30's London Theater murder
7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Murder Most Holy - Paul Doherty 3/22  (1992); The Anger of God - Paul Doherty (1993) 10/29;
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author The Silver Pigs by Lindsay Davis - 8.9.18
3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's The Monogram Murders (1929) by Sophie Hannah - 6.14.18
5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Blood and Thunder (1995) by Max Allan Collins - 1.14.18
9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood (Australia) 6.8.18
10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year.