Historical Fictionistas discussion

Hi all, it's about that time again!

Please nominate ONE book you'd like to read for the May/June theme (chosen from the theme thread by Random.org): HISTORICAL MYSTERY.

As a reminder, please check the group bookshelves to make sure that the book has not already been a group read before nominating. Thanks!

Nominations will end on Thursday April 21st, and then we will vote. :)

I'm going to nominate: The Anatomy of Ghosts by Andrew Taylor

I enjoyed this book, and I think that it would make for a very interesting discussion if it is chosen. Very well written and intriguing. :)

Oh, this is a good one.....The Alienist

Kristine wrote: "Oh, this is a good one.....The Alienist"

oh wait....can we nominate two? I have another good one!!

Haha! No, just one. But you can switch your nomination if you want. Or you can bribe someone to nominate your second choice... LOL

How about Roman Games: A Plinius Secundus Mystery
Definitely "historical". Definitely fun to read. For non-spoiler info there's a review at http://www.judithstarkston.com/review... I know the author a little bit and I'm sure he would be happy to enter the discussion etc in an enjoyable way if people wanted that.

So many to choose from I love mysteries as mush as historical fiction. Hmm..narrowing it down from four to two I'm going to have to nominate The Water Nymph by Michele Jaffe, just because I'm a fan and have wanted to read her non-young adult books.

I nominate Mistress of the Art of Death. I've had it on my TBR list for awhile and it seems to get good reviews.

Maureen wrote: "I nominate Mistress of the Art of Death. I've had it on my TBR list for awhile and it seems to get good reviews."

I enjoyed this book. I discovered from her website that the author passed away recently, very sad since I love her books and looked forward to lots more.

Ok....ignore my first nomination, unless of course someone else wants to nominate it.....

I would like to formally, and with all finality, nominate Eye of the Needle byKen Follett tadaaaa :)

Maureen wrote: "I nominate Mistress of the Art of Death. I've had it on my TBR list for awhile and it seems to get good reviews."

me too!

I'll nominate Company of Liars by Karen Maitland. It's a stand-alone mystery that takes place in plague-ridden England in the 1300s and is a new take on The Canterbury Tales. The reviews make it sound quite intriguing, and the world-building is supposed to be very good.

I'll pick up Kristine's discarded nomination and make it mine, The Alienist by Caleb Carr. I thoroughly enjoyed this book several years back and would love to read it again.

Wow, so many great nominations! My shelves are a'sagging.

I nominate The Music of the Spheres by Elizabeth Redfern

Becky wrote: "I'm going to nominate: The Anatomy of Ghosts by Andrew Taylor

I enjoyed this book, and I think that it would make for a very interesting discussion if it is chosen. Very well writte..."

I second this nomination!

Hi,

I am going to be bold and nominate my own historical mystery, Maids of Misfortune: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery. I noticed a lot of GoodReads people have it on their to read list, and I would love to get feed back as I work on the sequel.

M. Louisa Locke

Kristine wrote: "Ok....ignore my first nomination, unless of course someone else wants to nominate it.....

I would like to formally, and with all finality, nominate Eye of the Needle by[author:Ken F..."

one of my absolute favorites, too!

Kathy

I'll nominate "Son Of The Morning" by Linda Howard

I'd like to nominate The Last Kashmiri Rose.

My favorite genre!!!

My nomination - A Twist at the End by Steven Saylor

Set in Austin, Texas in 1885, featuring William Porter (before he became O Henry), A Twist at the End is a intriguing fictionalized account of a young city, a young man and a still unsolved serial killer.

I second the nomination for .

Every nomination will go onto the poll, so there's no seconding needed. Feel free to nominate your own book though, Lori. :)

I nominate The Redemption of Alexander Seatonset in 17th century Scotland - a riveting read.

Medicus by Ruth Downie

Wow, my TR list really grew a lot after going through this thread. I nominate The Whiskey Rebels by David Liss.

Oh yes... this reminds me - I need to do the poll! LOL

I believe since the poll is set to "hidden results" it doesnt seem possible to click and read the information about each book before voting. I may just not be using it properly.

SarahC wrote: "I believe since the poll is set to "hidden results" it doesnt seem possible to click and read the information about each book before voting. I may just not be using it properly."

SarahC - If you hit the link at the bottom right of the poll that says "Comments" (or "# of Comments"), you will see the full poll and all comments. You can then click the little book cover icons for each book and be taken to the books' pages and information.

Becky wrote: "Every nomination will go onto the poll, so there's no seconding needed. Feel free to nominate your own book though, Lori. :)"

Nonetheless, I THIRD it, as I am craving Indian food and cook what I'm reading. So THERE. and with that, I cross my arms and thump them across my chest as I blow my bangs upwards.

Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series.

Selah wrote: "Becky wrote: "Every nomination will go onto the poll, so there's no seconding needed. Feel free to nominate your own book though, Lori. :)"

Nonetheless, I THIRD it, as I am craving Indian food and cook what I'm reading. So THERE. and with that, I cross my arms and thump them across my chest as I blow my bangs upwards. "

LOL Okay... Well make sure you go ahead and vote too! ;)

Sandi wrote: "Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series."

Sandi, the nominations are closed for this round and the poll is up! :)

Becky wrote: "Sandi wrote: "Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series."

Sandi, the nominations are closed for this round and the poll is up! :)"

Ok..sorry I missed it :( I havent been getting all my emails..next time then.

Sandi wrote: "Becky wrote: "Sandi wrote: "Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series."

Sandi, the nominations are closed for this round and the ..."

No problem. There's always another round. :)

Becky wrote: "Selah wrote: "Becky wrote: "Every nomination will go onto the poll, so there's no seconding needed. Feel free to nominate your own book though, Lori. :)"

Nonetheless, I THIRD it, as I am craving I..." I did. and I'm planning my grocery shopping... so there. Harrumph.

LOL Can you do mine too..? O_o

Sandi wrote: "Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series."

That was a good book! I read it a couple years ago, and the 2nd and 3rd ones too :)

Kit★ wrote: "Sandi wrote: "Im going to nominate The Poyson Gardenby authorKaren Harper 1st in the series."

That was a good book! I read it a couple years ago, and the 2nd and 3rd o..."

Got the whole series at a UBS, looking forward to reading them!

We have a winner! Mistress of the Art of Death!

Well it was my second choice and is already quite high up on my tbr... so I am definitely in! Woohoo!

Becky wrote: "We have a winner! Mistress of the Art of Death!"

The series hasnt ended has it? What is the most recent in the series?..I have up to book 3 but havent started them yet.

I think these are all, but I'm not sure as I haven't read any of them...

Mistress of the Art of Death
The Serpent's Tale
Grave Goods
A Murderous Procession

A Murderous Procession..yes thats the one only in HC here,the paperback is not out yet..:( Thanks Becky..was wondering if I was missing one..but all is good!

Sandi wrote: "Becky wrote: "We have a winner! Mistress of the Art of Death!"

The series hasnt ended has it? What is the most recent in the series?..I have up to book 3 but havent started them yet."

There wont be an end to the series, the author died not long ago before she could finish the series.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainme...

That's unfortunate.... Thanks for that link Lasse - I had no idea.

So thats why Pirate Queen is selling used for $200.00!!I didnt know that was her, that is unfortunate..so this is the last book..thanks for the info Lasse!

Judith wrote: "Maureen wrote: "I nominate Mistress of the Art of Death. I've had it on my TBR list for awhile and it seems to get good reviews."

I enjoyed this book. I discovered from her website t..."

I can't believe it! I had no idea she died!? I LOVE this series! I've read them all, which means I've reached the last one :(

I'm glad everybody's reading 'Mistress of the Art of Death'. I read it a while back and really enjoyed it. Read the rest of the series after that along with 'City of Shadows'. I'm going to miss Franklin.:-(

I was very impressed with this novel and look forward to group discussion! Reminds me I should read book 2 in the series.

So sad for the author's family, and for her literary fans.