27 Top historical books like Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14) by C.S. Harris

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Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

By: C.S. Harris

4.24

Format: 349 pages, Kindle Edition

The death of a fiendish nobleman strikes close to home as Sebastian St. Cyr is tasked with finding …

"What the bloody hell is wrong with us? What kind of society turns its back on the neediest amongst them? They call themselves Christians. They smugly go to church every Sunday and pat themselves on the back for being so damn holy. And then they allow this?"

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

"What the bloody hell is wrong with us? What kind of society turns its back on the neediest amongst them? They call themselves Christians. They smugly go to church every Sunday and pat themselves on the back for being so damn holy. And then they allow this?"

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

"I know what he was like,’ said Sebastian. McCay’s daughter made a harsh, scoffing sound in her throat. ‘Do you? Ashworth came close to ruining us. He did it as deliberately and casually as a normal person might step on a bug. Men like him, they think their wealth and lineage give them the right to do whatever they please to anyone weaker or poorer than they are. And you know why they think that way? Because it’s true — they always get away with it. Always. No one stops them. No one dares to stop them. And there’s no real way for those they harm to fight back."

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

"I know what he was like,’ said Sebastian. McCay’s daughter made a harsh, scoffing sound in her throat. ‘Do you? Ashworth came close to ruining us. He did it as deliberately and casually as a normal person might step on a bug. Men like him, they think their wealth and lineage give them the right to do whatever they please to anyone weaker or poorer than they are. And you know why they think that way? Because it’s true — they always get away with it. Always. No one stops them. No one dares to stop them. And there’s no real way for those they harm to fight back."

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

If you liked the historical plot in Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14) by C.S. Harris , here is a list of 27 books like this:

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1. Mortal Arts (Lady Darby Mystery, #2)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.01

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue—in fact, it seems to follow wherever sh… read more

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  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
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2. The Sudbury School Murders (Captain Lacey, #4)

By: Ashley Gardner

4.07

Format: 297 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Captain Lacey accepts a position at the Sudbury School to find the person behind a series of malici… read more

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3. A Grave Matter (Lady Darby Mystery #3)

By: Anna Lee Huber

3.11

Format: None pages, Paperback

Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven… read more

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  • historical
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4. As Death Draws Near (Lady Darby Mystery, #5)

By: Anna Lee Huber

3.97

Format: 342 pages, Paperback

"The latest mystery from the national bestselling author of A Study in Death tangles Lady Kiera Dar… read more

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  • audiobook

5. The Archangel Project (Jax Alexander Mystery #1)

By: C.S. Graham

3.75

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

A murdered psychologist with ties to a secret CIA-funded remote viewing project . . . A haunted you… read more

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6. Night in Eden

By: Candice Proctor

4.57

Format: 272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Bryony Wentworth, once a wealthy, privileged English landowner, is convicted of murdering her husba… read more

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7. A Pressing Engagement (Lady Darby Mystery, #4.5)

By: Anna Lee Huber

3.78

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

In this delightful novella from the national bestselling author of A Study in Death, Lady Kiera Dar… read more

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8. A Study in Death (Lady Darby Mystery #4)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.90

Format: None pages, Hardcover

From the national bestselling author of A Grave Mattercomes the latest riveting mystery featuring a… read more

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9. A Grave Robbery (Veronica Speedwell, #9)

By: Deanna Raybourn

4.19

Format: 326 pages, Hardcover

Veronica and Stoker discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some end in murder, i… read more

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"A man cannot choose to die when he has not yet learnt to live." Stoker"

-Deanna Raybourn, A Grave Robbery (Veronica Speedwell, #9)

"If I could have created a perfect woman, I could never have imagined you. But that is my failure. Not yours."

-Deanna Raybourn, A Grave Robbery (Veronica Speedwell, #9)

"Not everyone shares your tendency to scorn the company of others." "Scorn the company of others! Thanks to you, I speak to entirely too many people, entirely too often."

-Deanna Raybourn, A Grave Robbery (Veronica Speedwell, #9)

"Do you mean to dissuade me? Point out the flaws in my plan? Express your objections with vehemence and eloquence?" He tipped his head. "Actually, no." "Are you entirely well? Have you a fever? Should…"

-Deanna Raybourn, A Grave Robbery (Veronica Speedwell, #9)

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10. Murder at the Merton Library (Wrexford & Sloane, #7)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.11

Format: 361 pages, Hardcover

Responding to an urgent plea from a troubled family friend, the Earl of Wrexford journeys to Oxford… read more

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11. Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens (Wrexford & Sloane, #5)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.13

Format: 353 pages, Hardcover

The upcoming marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane promises to be a highlight … read more

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"Without laughter to counter the injustices and absurdities of the world, life could so easily crush one's spirit."

-Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens (Wrexford & Sloane, #5)

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12. Taken to the Grave (Bow Street Duchess Mystery #7)

By: Cara Devlin

4.54

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

The Bow Street Duchess Mystery series comes to a thrilling conclusion in the seventh and final book… read more

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13. Nature of the Crime (Bow Street Duchess Mystery #6)

By: Cara Devlin

4.45

Format: 254 pages, Kindle Edition

The Bow Street Duchess Mystery series continues in January 2024 with the sixth Audrey Sinclair and … read more

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  • crime
  • audiobook
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14. Fatal by Design (Bow Street Duchess Mystery #5)

By: Cara Devlin

4.53

Format: 248 pages, Kindle Edition

A summer house party in the English countryside.A missing rare jewel.An abducted viscountess.The se… read more

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15. Murder at the Serpentine Bridge (Wrexford & Sloane, #6)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.19

Format: 361 pages, Hardcover

Charlotte, now the Countess of Wrexford, would like nothing more than a summer of peace and quiet w… read more

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16. An Artless Demise (Lady Darby Mystery, #7)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.16

Format: 413 pages, ebook

November 1831. After fleeing London in infamy more than two years prior, Lady Kiera Darby’s return … read more

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17. A Wicked Conceit (Lady Darby Mystery, #9)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.22

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Edinburgh, Scotland. March 1832. Kiera and Gage have been eagerly awaiting their bundle of joy but … read more

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18. A Stroke of Malice (Lady Darby Mystery, #8)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.16

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Lady Kiera Darby and her husband Sebastian Gage are looking forward to relaxing with new friends at… read more

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19. A Fatal Illusion (Lady Darby Mystery, #11)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.12

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

New parents Lady Kiera Darby and Sebastian Gage look forward to introducing Sebastian’s father to h… read more

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20. Murder at Kensington Palace (Wrexford & Sloane, #3)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.15

Format: 359 pages, Hardcover

Wrexford and Sloane must unravel secrets within secrets—including a few that entangle their own hea… read more

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21. A Perilous Perspective (Lady Darby Mystery, #10)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.24

Format: 387 pages, Paperback

An all-new historical mystery in this USA Today bestselling series featuring beloved inquiry agents… read more

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22. Murder at Queen's Landing (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery, #4)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.17

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

The murder of a shipping clerk . . . the strange disappearance of trusted friends . . . rumors of c… read more

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23. Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2)

By: Andrea Penrose

4.17

Format: 220 pages, ebook

A wealthy lord who happens to be a brilliant scientist . . . an enigmatic young widow who secretly … read more

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"History's boring," grumbled Raven, reluctantly sitting down. "Actually it's not," she countered. "It's all about the fascinating people--the politicians, the philosophers, the artists, the soldiers, …"

-Andrea Penrose, Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2)

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24. Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

By: C.S. Harris

4.24

Format: 349 pages, Kindle Edition

The death of a fiendish nobleman strikes close to home as Sebastian St. Cyr is tasked with finding … read more

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"What the bloody hell is wrong with us? What kind of society turns its back on the neediest amongst them? They call themselves Christians. They smugly go to church every Sunday and pat themselves on t…"

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

"I know what he was like,’ said Sebastian. McCay’s daughter made a harsh, scoffing sound in her throat. ‘Do you? Ashworth came close to ruining us. He did it as deliberately and casually as a normal p…"

-C.S. Harris, Who Slays the Wicked (Sebastian St. Cyr, #14)

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25. The Secret of the Lady’s Maid

By: Darcie Wilde

4.12

Format: 433 pages, Hardcover

The resourceful and intrepid Rosalind Thorne, a heroine after Jane Austen’s heart, has a scandalous… read more

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Cover of A Brush with Shadows (Lady Darby Mystery, #6) by Anna Lee Huber

26. A Brush with Shadows (Lady Darby Mystery, #6)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.19

Format: 383 pages, None

Sebastian Gage returns home to battle the ghosts of his past and prevent them from destroying his f… read more

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Cover of Murder in Rose Hill (Gaslight Mystery, #27) by Victoria Thompson

27. Murder in Rose Hill (Gaslight Mystery, #27)

By: Victoria Thompson

4.17

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Midwife Sarah Malloy and her private detective husband Frank discover that the cure is worse than t… read more

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28. A Certain Darkness (Verity Kent, #6)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.01

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

Set in Downton Abbey-era post-World War I England, this action-packed series from the USA Today bes… read more

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29. A Darkness in Seven Dials (Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries Book 17)

By: Ashley Gardner

4.58

Format: 275 pages, Kindle Edition

March 1820When James Denis is arrested for murder and lands himself in Newgate, it falls to me to p… read more

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30. The Lady's Last Mistake

By: Cara Devlin

4.48

Format: 360 pages, Kindle Edition

For years, Lady Cassandra Sinclair has harbored a scandalous secret and a painful loss. Unwilling t… read more

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Cover of A Deceptive Composition (Lady Darby Mystery, #12) by Anna Lee Huber

31. A Deceptive Composition (Lady Darby Mystery, #12)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.24

Format: 374 pages, Paperback

Lady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage, hope they’ve finally found peace after a … read more

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