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Best Historical Mystery Directories on the Web
These Websites can help you locate historical mystery novels, short stories, videos, and DVDs featuring a specific era or location. If you're looking for a medieval, Victorian, American Civil War or other era mystery, one of these sites is sure to have a list of mysteries you'll enjoy. We'll also be featuring historical mystery authors' Websites that take full advantage of the power of the Web to entertain and inform.
Historical Mystery Homepage
Maintained by a private individual (so it may not be around forever), this Web page has the most complete, best-organized list of historical mysteries we've come across -- organized by era and authors' names. It's a good starting point.
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Soon's Historical Novel Website
Staff at The University of Texas maintain this extensive list of resources for lovers of historical fiction. It includes a fairly comprehensive section on historical mysteries. Scroll down about 2/3 to the "Historical Mystery" section and take a look at "Dean James' Bibliography," in particular.
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MysteryGuide Commercial Website
MysteryGuide.com features two lists of interest to historical mystery lovers -- Historicals and Special Interest. The lists are limited to books in print, but they include helpful reviews and links to Amazon.com.
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Lynda Robinson's Lord Mirin Website
The first author Website we'd like to single out for kudos is Lynda S. Robinson's, a must-visit for lovers of ancient Egyptian mysteries.
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Historical Mysteries Forums/Discussion Groups Worth Subscribing To
Historical mystery lovers sponsor a number of mailing lists and message boards. The forums listed here focus on sharing reading lists, reader reviews and recommendations, and even the occasional chance to chat with an author.
Crime Through Time Mailing List
This mailing list for historical mystery fans features monthly readings and discussions of the books. It tends to stay on topic, with few digressions, and includes some authors who are happy to talk about their books. To subscribe, either go to the Website, or simply send a message to: CrimeThruTime-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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