10 Top regency books like Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13) by C.S. Harris

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Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

By: C.S. Harris

4.18

Format: 335 pages, Hardcover

In the newest mystery from the national bestselling author of Where the Dead Lie, a brutal murder d…

"The truth is frequently more dangerous than a lie."

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

"We like to believe the world arcs towards justice--I suppose because it reassures us and makes us think there's some sort of order to our existence. but what if we're wrong? What if it's All meaningless chaos and chance?"

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

"So, which of the two men do you think is telling the truth?" Sebastian asked, his gaze on her profile. "Van der Pals? Or Vescovi?" She shook her head, "I'm not convinced either of them is. Although if I had to put money on one or the other, I'd pick the Italian harpist over the decorative Dutch courtier any day."

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

If you liked the regency plot in Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13) by C.S. Harris , here is a list of 10 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 thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • 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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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
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3. The Anatomist's Wife (Lady Darby Mystery, #1)

By: Anna Lee Huber

3.96

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

“A riveting debut…an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting…a bo… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
"We all must deal with our shadows the best we can. No one can conquer them for us."

-Anna Lee Huber, The Anatomist's Wife (Lady Darby Mystery, #1)

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4. 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
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
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5. 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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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook

6. The Glass House (Captain Lacey, #3)

By: Ashley Gardner

3.82

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

It's Captain Lacey's duty to unravel the mysteries of Regency England. The Glass Houseis a place wh… read more

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7. A Regimental Murder (Captain Lacey, #2)

By: Ashley Gardner

4.09

Format: 372 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Captain Lacey returns in the second book of this series. After saving a beautiful woman from a myst… 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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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
"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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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
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11. Death at Fournier Downs (Bow Street Duchess Mystery #2)

By: Cara Devlin

4.45

Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition

After a murder scandal nearly sent her husband to the gallows, Audrey, the Duchess of Fournier, has… read more

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  • historical
  • regency
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
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12. 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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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
"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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13. 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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  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
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14. The Highgate Cemetery Murder (Tate and Bell Mystery, #1)

By: Irina Shapiro

4.35

Format: 358 pages, Kindle Edition

His heart pounding, the man scribbles the words in his notebook as fast as he can: “Woman dead in H… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
Cover of Terror in Topaz (Harriet Gordon Mystery, #4) by A.M.   Stuart

15. Terror in Topaz (Harriet Gordon Mystery, #4)

By: A.M. Stuart

4.37

Format: 373 pages, ebook

The next instalment in the riveting HARRIET GORDON MYSTERIES. The chance to pursue a new opportu… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
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16. The Comfort of Ghosts (Maisie Dobbs, #18)

By: Jacqueline Winspear

4.46

Format: 342 pages, Hardcover

A milestone in historical mystery fiction as Maisie Dobbs takes her final bow! Psychologist and… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
"You've go to get on with it, my boy. Stop feeling sorry for yourselft, because what's done is done. You can't change it, so you've got to stiffen your backbone. You've a good job, a very nice roof ov…"

-Jacqueline Winspear, The Comfort of Ghosts (Maisie Dobbs, #18)

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17. Penny for Your Secrets (Verity Kent, #3)

By: Anna Lee Huber

3.96

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

England, 1919. In Anna Lee Huber’s latest mystery, former Secret Service agent Verity Kent is findi… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
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18. 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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  • british literature
  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of An Artless Demise (Lady Darby Mystery, #7) by Anna Lee Huber

19. 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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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
Cover of A Wicked Conceit (Lady Darby Mystery, #9) by Anna Lee Huber

20. 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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  • historical
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of A Stroke of Malice (Lady Darby Mystery, #8) by Anna Lee Huber

21. 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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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of A Fatal Illusion (Lady Darby Mystery, #11) by Anna Lee Huber

22. 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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  • historical
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
Cover of Murder at Kensington Palace (Wrexford & Sloane, #3) by Andrea Penrose

23. 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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  • historical
  • regency
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of A Perilous Perspective (Lady Darby Mystery, #10) by Anna Lee Huber

24. 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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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
Cover of Murder at Queen's Landing (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery, #4) by Andrea Penrose

25. 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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  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
Cover of Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2) by Andrea Penrose

26. 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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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • regency
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
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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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27. Murder on Pleasant Avenue (Gaslight Mystery #23)

By: Victoria Thompson

4.07

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

When midwife Sarah and detective Frank Malloy’s friend and new partner Gino Donatelli is accused of… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
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28. A Pretty Deceit (Verity Kent, #4)

By: Anna Lee Huber

4.05

Format: 385 pages, Kindle Edition

In the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for… read more

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

29. 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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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • audiobook
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30. Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

By: C.S. Harris

4.18

Format: 335 pages, Hardcover

In the newest mystery from the national bestselling author of Where the Dead Lie, a brutal murder d… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • british literature
  • historical
  • regency
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
"The truth is frequently more dangerous than a lie."

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

"We like to believe the world arcs towards justice--I suppose because it reassures us and makes us think there's some sort of order to our existence. but what if we're wrong? What if it's All meaningl…"

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

"So, which of the two men do you think is telling the truth?" Sebastian asked, his gaze on her profile. "Van der Pals? Or Vescovi?" She shook her head, "I'm not convinced either of them is. Although i…"

-C.S. Harris, Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr, #13)

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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  • historical
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
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