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2023 - Settings Challenge
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Sandy Settles 2023
attempt of master list list of recommendations:- Ancient Egypt
Amerotke series by Paul Doherty, starting with The Mask of Ra
- Ancient Greece
Aristotle Detective by Margaret Doody
series by Gary Corby
Death Comes by Amphora: A Mystery Novel of Ancient Athens
Alexander the Great series by Paul C. Doherty, starts with A Murder in Macedon.
Murder at the Panionic Games by Michael B. Edwards
The Athenian Murders by Jose Carlos Somoza
Blind Eye by Marilyn Todd
- Roman Empire
"Libertus the Pavement-Maker" books by Rosemary Rowe
Lindsay Davis
Medicus by Ruth Downie
- Early Japan
I.J. Parker
- Shogunate Japan
Laura Joh Rowland
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (middle grade)
- Medieval England
Cadfael
Susanna Gregory, Matthew Bartholomew starting with A Plague on Both Your Houses
The Bradecote and Catchpoll series by Sarah Hawkswood
Owen Archer series by Candace Robb
Mel Starr seriesThe Unquiet Bones
- Medieval Europe
the Christine de Pizan series (France) by Tania Bayard: In the Presence of Evil
Fool's Guild by Alan Gordon, starting with Thirteenth Night
One for Sorrow by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, Constantinople 535 AD.
- Tudor / Stuart England
Shardlake series
Susanna Gregory, Thomas Challoner starting with A Conspiracy of Violence
S.J. Parris the Giordano Bruno series starting with Heresy
Francis Bacon Mysteries by Anna Castle #1 Murder by Misrule
Sir Robert Carey Mysteries by P.F. Chisholm
Thomas the Falconer series by John Pilkington
- 16th-17th Century Europe
the Master Mercurius series
My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk, set in 16th-century Istanbul
- Georgian England
Sebastain St Cyr
The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson, first in the Thomas Hawkins series
Lady Fan series by Elizabeth Bailey, The Gilded Shroud
- Regency England
Murder on Black Swan Lane
Darcie Wilde's Rosalind Thorne series
Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen mysteries
Catherine Lloyd's Kurland St. Mary's series
Lily Adler by Katherine Schellman
- Victorian England
Anne Perry, Pitt and Monk
Dianne Freeman's Countess of Harleigh mysteries
Jennifer Ashley's Kat Holloway
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey and Veronica Speedwell
The Butterfly Conspiracy, Gothic
The Pigeon Pie Mystery
- Edwardian England
Vita Carew series
Lady Hardcastle by T.E. Kinsey
R.J. Koreto's Lady Frances Ffolkes series
- Colonial America
Duncan McCallum Series
Will Rees series by Eleanor Kuhns
Death on the Line: The MacKay Mysteries by Carol Amorosi
- Antebellum America
the Benjamin January series set in New Orleans 1830's.
The Gideon Stoltz series by Charles Fergus
- American Civil War
Murder in the Lincoln White House
Harrison Raines series by Michael Kilian, Murder at Manassas
- Gilded Age America
Alyssa Maxwell's Murder in Newport series, Murder at the Breakers
A Gilded Grave and A Golden Cage, also set in Newport.
Murder on Millionaires' Row, paranormal
Alice Roosevelt as sleuth in Alice and the Assassin
Penelope Hamilton series, starting with Never Sleep: The Chronicle of a Lady Detective I
Rosemary Simpson Gilded Age series
- British Empire (any century, countries other than England)
gothic A Shadow On The Lens, set in 1904 Wales
- Pre 19th Century Asia (excluding the British Empire)
Jade Dragon Mountain #1 Li Du by Elsa Hart.
The Shadow of the Empire: A Judge Dee Investigation
- 18th - 19th Century Europe
Profesorowa Szczupaczynska series by Maryla Szymiczkowa I
The Wolf and the Watchman: 1793
- Early 20th Century
Shelley Noble's Lady Dunbridge series
Daisy Dalrymple series by Carola Dunn
Anty Boisjoly Mysteries
Lady Georgianna
early Maise Dobbs
Rowland Sinclair Mysteries by Sulari Gentill
The Dizzy Heights series by T.E. Kinsey
Daniel Pitt series by Anne Perry
Gallows Court
Counterfeit Lady Series by Victoria Thompson
Verity Hunt series by Anna Lee Huber
Bess Crawford series by Charles Todd
This is an excellent list! Thanks, Sandy
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories1st read: A Dangerous Business
Category: Antebellum America
Start: Jan 1
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 1 book, 1 category
1st read: A Dangerous Business
Category: Antebellum America
Completed: Jan 3
This was a warm and wonderful read though the mystery was weak.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 2 books, 2 categories
2nd read: Dissolution
Category: Tudor/Stuart England
Completed: Jan 8
This was a re-read, done on audio this time. Excellent book. I have only read this one (first in series) and the second Dark Fire but will be continuing. Shardlake is a great character.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 2 books, 2 categories (b/4 this book)
3rd read: The Pericles Commission
Category: Ancient Greece
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 3 books, 3 categories
3rd read: The Pericles Commission
Category: Ancient Greece
Completed: Jan 11
'Good enough' read but will probably not add this series to my rather overwhelming pile of TBR's.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 4 books, 4 categories
4th read: A Christmas Resolution
Category: Victorian England
Completed: Jan 13
These Christmas novellas are not as satisfying as the full-length novel, but it was an enjoyable afternoon's listen. And I enjoy visiting with the minor characters.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 4 books, 4 categories (b/4 this one)
5th read: The Secret of the Lost Pearls
Category: Regency England
Completed:
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 5 books, 5 categories
5th read: The Secret of the Lost Pearls
Category: Regency England
Completed: Jan 15
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 5 books, 5 categories b/4 this book
6th read: Venus in Copper
Category: Roman Empire
Completed:
Another re-read and a series I love
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 6 books, 6 categories
6th read: Venus in Copper
Category: Roman Empire
Completed: Jan 20
Wow, already 6 books, and January isn´t yet over! Impressive, Sandy!
Michaela wrote: "Wow, already 6 books, and January isn´t yet over! Impressive, Sandy!"Two were double tasking with the detective group and one is a novella. I don't expect to keep up the pace.
Sandy wrote: "Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 5 books, 5 categories b/4 this book
6th read: Venus in Copper
Category: Roman Empire
Completed:
Another re-..."
Sandy; have only read #1; enjoyable read:) Bought #2 for Kindle & looking forward to continuing this series! Unfortunately only a few titles at Libby & Hoopla :)
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 6 books, 6 categories (b/4 this book)
7th read: The Lost Man of Bombay
Category: British Empire (any century, countries other than England)
Set in India in 1950
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categoriesStatus: 7 books, 7 categories
7th read: The Lost Man of Bombay
Category: British Empire (any century, countries other than England)
Completed: Feb 6
Interesting series with complicated detective and good historical elements. However, she does throw herself into dangerous situations.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories8th read: The Mask of Ra
Category: Ancient Egypt
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories8th read: The Mask of Ra
Category: Ancient Egypt
Completed: Feb 23
Status 8 books, 8 categories
Lots of historical detail and an interesting time in Egypt's history. Not sure if I will continue the series.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories9th read: The Unquiet Bones
Category: Medieval England
This is also our February author so two for one. I have the audio version with a paper copy from the library for back-up.
Sandy wrote: "attempt of master list list of recommendations:- Ancient Egypt
Amerotke series by Paul Doherty, starting with The Mask of Ra
- Ancient Greece
Aristotle Detective by Margaret Doody
series by Gar..."
Wonderful list. Thanks for sharing. Rosemary Simpson also has a series set in the Gilded Age. Also love Anna Lee Huber's Verity Kent series and Charles Todd's Bess Crawford series - both set in the early 20th century
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories9th read: The Unquiet Bones
Category: Medieval England
Completed: Feb 27
This is a series I intend to continue.
Status: 9 books, 9 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories10th read: The Hermit of Eyton Forest
Category: Medieval England
Continuing a series I enjoy
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories10th read: The Hermit of Eyton Forest
Category: Medieval England
Completed: March 11
Status: 10 books, 9 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories11th read: The Dragon Scroll
Category: Early Japan
Taking advantage of our monthly author
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories11th read: The Dragon Scroll
Category: Early Japan
Completed: April 16
Okay, but I do not plan to continue the series.
Status: 11 books, 10 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories12th read: Murder in the Lincoln White House
Category: American Civil War
Once again, using our monthly author
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories12th read: Murder in the Lincoln White House
Category: American Civil War
Once again. Okay but I do not plan to continue the series.
Status: 12 books, 11 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories13th read: Who Cries for the Lost
Category: Georgian England
Latest in a favorite series
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories13th read: Who Cries for the Lost
Category: Georgian England
Completed: May 11
Still a favorite series.
Status: 13 books, 13 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories14th read: The Iron Hand of Mars
Category: Roman Empire
A reread through another favorite series
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories15th read: Dishonour and Obey
Category: TBD
I was expecting this to be 16-17th C Europe but GR's synopsis says our hero is sent to England so I will wait to decide when I read the book.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories14th read: The Iron Hand of Mars
Category: Roman Empire
Completed: May 24
15th read: Dishonour and Obey
Category: Tudor / Stuart England
Completed: May 24
Hopefully the next in the series will qualify for 16-17th C Europe. Light series with an amusing detective, usually set in the Netherlands.
Status: 15 books, 12 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories16th read: The Cargo From Neira
Category: Tudor / Stuart England (again)
Latest in the series.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories16th read: The Cargo From Neira
Category: Tudor / Stuart England (again)
Completed: May 29
Excellent entry in the series but I'm concerned ....
Status: 16 books, 12 categories
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories17th read: The Case of the Carnaby Castle Curse
Category: Early 20th Century
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories17th read: The Case of the Carnaby Castle Curse
Category: Early 20th Century
Completed: June 2
Might not be as good as the others in the series or I have become accustomed to the author's style. I will be continuing the series as they are always amusing.
Status June 2: 17 books, 13 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories18th read: Murder in Postscript
Category: Victorian England
Picked up on a whim from the library
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories18th read: Murder in Postscript
Category: Victorian England
Not for me and I did not get beyond forty pages
Status remains: 17 books, 13 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories18th read: Time's Fool
Category: Tudor / Stuart England
This month's author and a book I own
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories18th read: Time's Fool
Category: Tudor / Stuart England
Completed: June 10
Good historical details and atmosphere and I found Shakespeare believable but doubt I will continue the series as I was not fully engaged in the plot.
Status: 18 books, 13 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories19th read: The Noose's Shadow
Category: 16th-17th Century Europe
Next in the series and this one is set in Leiden..
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories19th read: The Noose's Shadow
Category: 16th-17th Century Europe
Completed: June 25
I love spending time with Master Mercurius. He is very human and has a great sense of humor.
Status: 19 books, 14 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories20th read: Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder
Category: Regency England
I like the first few of the author's other series, so am giving this series a try.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories20th read: Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder
Category: Regency England
I decided not to read this book; too many others I like better.
Status remains: 19 books, 14 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories20th read: Courting Dragons
Category: Tudor / Stuart England
Have not read this author before although her other series has been on my TBR for a while.
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories20th read: Courting Dragons
Category: Tudor / Stuart England
Completed: July 1
The author has created a very interesting character using the real jester.
Status: 20 books, 14 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories21th read: The Confession of Brother Haluin
Category: Medieval England
Completed: July 14
Next book in a favorite series
Status: 21 books, 14 settings
Aim: Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories21th read: The Germanicus Mosaic
Category: Roman Empire
Our July author
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Status Nov 27, 37 books, 21 settings - ALL OF THEM!!
LEVELS:
Level #1: Bachelor of History - 3 to 10 books in at least 3 categories
Level #2: Master of History - 10 to 15 books in at least 5 categories
Level #3: Doctor of History - 15 to 20 books in at least 10 categories
Level #4: History with Honors - 20+ books in all categories
CATEGORIES:
X Ancient Egypt - Feb
X Ancient Greece - Jan
X Roman Empire - Jan, May, Jul, Aug, Sept
X Early Japan - April
X Shogunate Japan - Nov
X Medieval England - Feb, Mar, Jul, Nov
X Medieval Europe - Nov
X Tudor / Stuart England - Jan, May x2, June x2, Sept, Nov
X 16th-17th Century Europe - June
X Georgian England - May, Aug
X Regency England - Jan
X Victorian England - Jan
X Edwardian England - Nov
X Colonial America - Nov
X Antebellum America - Jan
X American Civil War - May
X Gilded Age America - Sept
X British Empire (any century, countries other than England) - Feb
X Pre 19th Century Asia (excluding the British Empire) - Sept
X 18th -19th Century Europe - Aug
X Early 20th Century - June, Aug x2