Historical Tour de Genre discussion

I just joined this group and I'll be listing my books as I read them. Looking forward to this experience.
I don't blog so I'll be linking what I read here.

Historical Mystery/Whodunnit/Gas-Lit Century/Victorian
A novel of revelation, with action more mental than physical- like a puzzle. A significant event, usually a murder, has just occurred, and the protagonist's job is to discover who committed the crime, and why.

Historical Horror
Its only true requirement is that it elicit an emotional reaction that includes some aspect of fear or dread.

Historical Romance or Regency
A novel that focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Regency: Regency England or European continent.

Historical Young Adult
Written for, published for, or marketed to adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 14 to 21 yrs.

Historical Plantation
A settlement in a new country or region that includes an agricultural estate usually worked by resident labor. Depicts life on a plantation/setting.

Historical Thriller
A story in which the audience is waiting for something significant to happen. The reader experiences a vicarious thrill by identifying with the hero and the danger he faces, becoming a participant in the chase. Usually depicts crime, mystery, or espionage in an atmosphere of excitement and suspense.

Historical Western
Set mostly in 19th c. American Old West or conflict between native/settler

Thanks for joining up! Looking forward to the books you find for each category!