Use this topic to save you spot for the 2021 Historical Mystery Challenge.

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A few are carry overs from last year

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
5. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
6. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)
12. Pick You Own Category

Alice's Spot

A few are carry overs from last year

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021
   1. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn done 3/14
   2. A Wicked Conceit by Anna Lee Huber done 5/24
   3. An Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn done 6/15
   4. Hollywood Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal done 7/22
   5. Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams done 8/10
   6. God Rest Ye Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen done 12/13
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
   1. Medicus by Ruth Downie done 1/2
   2. The Corset by Laura Purcell done 2/2
   3. A Quiet Life in the Country by TE Kinsey done 6/4
   4. Deceptoin by Gaslight by Julia Berry done 1018
3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
   1. Louise's Crossing by Sarah R. Shaber done 2/9
   2. The Last Mrs. Summers by Rhys Bowen done 3/24
   3. The Indigo Ghosts by Alys Clare done 9/18
   4. Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens by Andrea Penrose done 11/3
   5. Deadly Deception by Kate Parker done 12/2
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
   1. Murder at Archly Manor by Sara Rosett done 10/4
   2. The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey done 10/30
   3. Murder at Hartigan House by Lee Strauss done 12/12
5. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
   1. The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen done 7/18
   2. A Stitch in Time by Kelley Armstrong done 9/17
6. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA
   1. Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister done 2/13
   2. City of Schemes by Victoria Thompson done 2/16
   3. Louise's Chance by Sarah R. Shaber done 5/5
   4. Death of a Showman by Mariah Fredericks 11/5
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
   1. A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee done 8/7
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
   1. The Easter Sepulchre by Mel Start done 4/29
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
   1. âThe Mask of RA by PC Doherty done 12/8
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
    1. Death Comes to the Rectory by Catherine Lloyd done 3/5
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)
    1. The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King done 2/6
    2. To Shield the Queen by Fiona Buckley done 5/18
    3. Ran Away by Barbara Hambly done 7/5
    4. When Gods Die by C.S. Harris done 8/19
12. Pick You Own Category  Historical Mysteries written by Men
    1. A House of Ghost by W.C. Ryan done 7/14
    2. Murder at the FitzWilliam by Jim Eldridge done 11/7

A few are carry overs from last year

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2020The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton 5/18/21
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you authorA Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (Countess of Harleigh, Bk 1) by Dianne Freeman 3/13/21
3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
5. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
6. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)
12. Pick You Own Category

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021  The Tomb of the Chatelaine by Karen Menuhin Read 4/30/21
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author   A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch
3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series  The Language of Bees by Laurie R. King 1/27/21
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King  2/11/21
5. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods The Geographer's Library By Jon Fasman
6. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA  31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia  Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.  A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it  Dance with Death by Will Thomas  Read 6/20/21
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group The Sempter's Tale by Margaret Frazer
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years Gallows Thief by Bernard Cornwell   Read 2/14/21
12. Pick You Own Category  Read the next book in a series   Garment of Shadows by Laurie R. King   Read 9/15/21

Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021

• The Outcast Girls by Alys Clare.....1/10/2021
• To the Dark by Chris Nickson......2/9/2021
• The  Dagger Dance by Elizabeth Bailey.....5/5/2021
• What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris......5/18/2021
• Murder at Keyhaven Castle by Clara McKenna......7/17/2021

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

• The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay............1/14/2021
• Tools of the Trade by Cynthia E. Hurst.....1/25/2021
• Murder at Cleeve Abby by Anita Davison.....6/15/2021

Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read

• A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman.............1/9/2021
• Edinburgh Midnight by Carole Lawrence............1/8/2021
• The Silver Shooter by Erin Lindsey......2/16/2021
• Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon..........2/20/2021
• A Wicked Conceit by Anna Lee Huber..........6/8/2021
• Murder in the Grave by Irina Shapiro,,,,,,,6/27/2021

100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's

• Murder on a Midnight Clear by Sara Rosett...............1/12/2021
• Genteel Spirits by Alice Duncan....3/10/2021
• Murder at the Hunt Ball by Sonia Parin.....5/6/2021
• Murder at the Royal Albert Hall by Lee Straus......5/8/2021
• Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer....5/17/2021
• Murder by Twighlight by Blythe Baker........5/28/2021

Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)

• The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.....3/16/2021
• The Hanging Tree by Irina Shapiro.........3/27/2021
• The Woman in the Lake by Nicola Cornick......7/1/2021

American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA

• A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chase......1/21/2021
• Death of a New American by Mariah Fredericks,,,,,,5/22/2021
• Hour of the Witch by Chis Bohjalian......7/13/2021

Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia

• The Frangipani Tree by Olivia Yu......5/14/2021

Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.

• The Anchoress of Chesterfield by Chris Nickson.................1/19/2021

Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character

• Death Comes to the Rectory by Catherine LLoyd....2/29/2021
• The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea.............3/22/2021

Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)

• The Secrets of Winter by Nicola Upson......2/1/2021
• Abide with Me by Jane Willan.....1/17/2021
• Shadow of the Past by Judith Cutler......6/20/21
• Cheating the Hangman by Judith Cutler.......6/24/2021

A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)

Pick You Own Category

• Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021
• Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author - A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
• Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read - A Study in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas
• 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
• Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past) - The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
• American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
• Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
• Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500 - The Love Knot by Elizabeth Chadwick
• Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character - The Coral Thief by Rebecca Stott
• Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
• A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016) - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• Pick You Own Category

• Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2020 The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, 9/17/2021, 4 stars
• Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  The Long Lavender Look (Travis McGee, Bk 12) by John D. MacDonald, 3/10/2021, 4 stars
• Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are reading  A Grave Matter (Lady Darby, Bk 3) by Anna Lee Huber, 1/18/2021, 4 stars, Cocaine Blues (Phryne Fisher, Bk 1) by Kerry Greenwood. 12/16/2021, two undeserved stars.
• 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's  The God of the Hive (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Bk 10) by Laurie R. King, 12/11/2021, 4 stars
• Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
• American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA  What the Dead Leave Behind (Gilded Age, Bk 1) by Rosemary Simpson, 3/15/2021. 4 stars
• Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia ShinjÅ« (novel)
• Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.  A Plague of Poison (Templar Knight, Bk 3) by Maureen Ash, 3/1/2021, 4 stars (1201)
• Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character  Cross of Vengeance (Burren, Bk 10) by Cora Harrison, 1/30/2021, 3 stars
• Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc) The Subtle Serpent (Sister Fidelma, Bk 4) by Peter Tremayne, 4/8/2021, 4 stars
• A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016) The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson, 2/23/2921, 4 stars
• Pick You Own Category  The Iron Wyrm Affair (Bannon & Clare, Bk 1) by Lilith Saintcrow, 1/20/2021, 5 stars, (Alternate historlcal fiction mystery during the time of a young Queen Victoria)

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2020
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
5. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
6. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA  Black Orchids - Rex Stout
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc) Valley of the Shadow (Sister Fidelma, Bk 6) by Peter Tremayne
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016) 
12. Pick You Own Category

1. Shiny New – The Dance of the Serpents by Oscar de Muriel - 1/14
2. Nice to Meet You- The Revenant of Thraxton Hall by Vaughn Entwistle - 2/7
3. Next in Line -- Death of an American Beauty by Mariah Fredericks - 2/8
4. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's
5. Split time-  The Rose Code by Kate Quinn - 4/5
6. American Mystery -  The Darling Dahlias and the Voodoo Lily by Susan Wittig Albert - 5/19
7. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
8. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
9. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
11. A Little Bit Older but still loved - A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill (2011) - 1/31
12. Pick You Own Category

1. Shiny New - Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021: The Historians by Cecilia Ekbäck (3/30)
2. Nice to Meet You - Read a historical mystery by a new-to-you author: A Gilded Grave (Newport Gilded Age, Bk 1) by Shelley Freydont (2/9); The Pericles Commission by Gary Corby (10/8)
3. Next in Line - Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are reading: Louise's Blunder (Louise Pearlie, Bk 4) by Sarah Shaber (4/15); Louise's Dilemma (Louise Pearlie, Bk 5) by Sarah Shaber (4/16); Louise's Dilemma (Louise Pearlie, Bk 6) by Sarah Shaber (4/17); Louise's Crossing (Louise Pearlie, Bk 7) by Sarah Shaber (4/18); A Golden Cage (Newport Gilded Age, Bk 2) by Shelley Freydont (6/12); A Wicked Conceit (Lady Darby, Bk 9) by Anna Lee Huber (7/26)
4. 100 Years Ago - Read a historical mystery set in the 1920s: The Art Fiasco (Poppy Denby, Bk 5) by Fiona Veitch Smith (5/19)
5. Split Time - Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past): A Pretty Deceit (Verity Kent, Bk 4) by Anna Lee Huber (3/7)
6. American Mystery - Read a historical mystery set in the USA: Louise's War (Louise Pearlie, Bk 1) by Sarah Shaber (4/4)
7. Asia - Read a historical mystery set in Asia: Revenge in Rubies (Harriet Gordon, Bk 2) by A.M. Davis (8/8)
8. Half of Second Millenium - Read a book set between 1000 and 1500: none
9. Leadership - Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious leader in it (country leader, industry leader, etc) - does not need to be main character: Castle Shade (Mary Russell, Bk 17) by Laurie R. King (6/26)
10. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (nun, monk, rabbi, imam, etc.): House of the Patriarch (Benjamin January, Bk 18) by Barbara Hambly (3/15)
11. A Little Bit Older but Still Loved - Read a historical mystery that is older than five years (published before 2016): Louise's Dilemma (Louise Pearlie, Bk 3) by Sarah Shaber, 2015 (4/13); Lament for a Maker by Michael Innes (7/27)
12. Pick Your Own Category - Read a non-cozy paranormal (fantasy, SF etc.) historical mystery: Prisoner of Midnight (James Asher, Bk 8) by Barbara Hambly (2/10); Serpent in the Heather (Dark Talents, Bk 2) by Kay Kenyon (6/12); Dead Space by Kali Wallace (6/28)

Wrong post.  Sorry!

I failed miserably at the Mystery Challenge for last year, so of course I'm going to pretend that I'll actually do it this year.  :)  

Running Total:  6 books; 6 categories

• Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2021

           Hour of the Witch, Chris Bohjalian (Kindle)

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

            The Anatomist's Wife, Anna Lee Huber, finished: 02/19/2021

• Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are reading

           Mortal Arts, Anna Lee Huber, finished: 02/26/2021

           AND/OR  An Unholy Alliance, Susanna Gregory (Kindle)

• 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's

            Cocaine Blues, Kerry Greenwood (Kindle)

• Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)

            The Butterfly Cabinet, Bernie McGill, finished: 08/10/2021

• American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA

            Hell's Gate, Richard E. Crabbe (Kindle) or Miriam's Ghost, Elizabeth Hall

• Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia

            The Sympathizer, Viet Thang Nguyen (Kindle)

• Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.

           St. Peter's Fair, Ellis Peters, finished: 09/26/2021

            The Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco

• Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character

            A Tip for the Hangman, Allison Epstein (Kindle)

• Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)

            Heresy, S.J. Parris, finished 2/12/2021

• A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)

           Dissolution, C. J. Sansom, finished 06/20/2021

          A Plague on Both Your Houses, Susanna Gregory (Kindle)

• Pick You Own Category

Other Possibles: 

The Lost History of Dreams, Kris Waldherr

The Dower House, Mary Kingswood

1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2020
2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  - Deception by Gaslight: A Gilded Gotham Mystery by Kate Belli -finished 2/6/21
3. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2020
4. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author The Widows by Jess Montgomery - finished 4/18/21
5. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read The Hollows (Kinship, Bk 2) by Jess Montgomery - finished 5/16/21
6. 100 years ago- Read historical mystery set in the 1920's The Stills (Kinship, Bk 3) :: Jess Montgomery
7. Split time-  Read a historical mystery that is set in two different time periods (often present and past)
8. American Mystery -  Read a historical mystery set in the USA The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin - read 5/1/21 (finally finished)
9. Asia - Read a Historical mystery set in Asia
10. Half of second Millenium  -Read a book set between 1000 and 1500.
11. Leadership -  Read a historical mystery with a nonreligious Leader in it (country leader, industry leader etc) does not need to be main character
12. Religious - Read a mystery that features someone from a religious group (Nun, monk, Rabbi, Buddha etc)
13. A Little Bit Older but still loved - Read a historical myster that is older than five years (Published before 2016)
14. Pick You Own Category - An Unconventional Mystery Betty Church and the Suffolk Vampire (Betty Church, Bk 1) by MRC Kasasian - finished 3/27/21