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• Medicus

  a Novel of the Roman Empire

  Downie, Ruth, 1955-

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  This historical mystery series follows a Roman medical officer in Britain. While set in a different era, it shares with Maisie Dobbs a focus on a protagonist using their professional skills to solve crimes.

• Niccolò Rising

  Dunnett, Dorothy

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  First in the House of Niccolò series, this historical novel is set in 15th-century Europe. It's similar to Maisie Dobbs in its exploration of a character's growth and development over time.

• Her Royal Spyness

  Bowen, Rhys

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  This light-hearted mystery series follows a minor royal solving crimes during the interwar years in Great Britian. It shares with Maisie Dobbs the interwar setting and exploration of class in British society.

• Mr. Churchill's Secretary

  a Maggie Hope Novel

  MacNeal, Susan Elia

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  This World War II-era mystery series features a young woman working in Winston Churchill's war rooms. Like Maisie, Maggie Hope navigates a male-dominated field during wartime.

• A Royal Affair

  a Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery

  Montclair, Allison,

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  This post-World War II mystery features two female protagonists running a marriage bureau in London. Like Maisie Dobbs, it explores the changing roles of women in British society after the war.

• The Raphael Affair

  a Jonathan Argyll and Flavia Di Stefan Mystery

  Pears, Iain

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  Set in the world of art history and restoration in Italy, this series, like Maisie Dobbs, combines detective work with specialized knowledge.

• A Curious Beginning

  a Veronica Speedwell Mystery

  Raybourn, Deanna

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  This Victorian-era mystery series showcases a female lepidopterist turned detective. Like Maisie, Veronica is an unconventional woman challenging societal norms.

• The Beekeeper's Apprentice

  on the Segregation of the Queen : a Mary Russell Mystery

  King, Laurie R

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  This series reimagines Sherlock Holmes with a young female apprentice. Like Maisie Dobbs, it features a mentor-apprentice relationship and a strong female protagonist.

• A Duty to the Dead

  a Bess Crawford Mystery

  Todd, Charles

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  Occurring during World War I, this series follows a nurse investigating crimes. It shares with Maisie Dobbs a focus on the impact of war on individuals and society.

• Bruno, Chief of Police

  a Mystery of the French Countryside

  Walker, Martin, 1947 January 23-

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  This series focuses on a police chief in rural France. Like Maisie Dobbs, it combines mystery-solving with exploration of local culture and history.

• Death Wears a Mask

  An Amory Ames Mystery

  Weaver, Ashley,

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  Set in the 1930s, a wealthy young woman solves crimes. It shares with Maisie Dobbs a focus on upper-class British society between the world wars.

• A Peculiar Combination

  An Electra McDonnell Novel

  Weaver, Ashley,

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  The time period is World War II and the setting is London. Due to war shortages, the government has turned to thieves (although loveable ones) to help solve national security issues and mysteries. Books in this series are fast paced, witty, filled…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Have and to Hoax

  Waters, Martha, 1988-

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  The Regency Vow Series by Martha Waters (former CHPL Librarian!) is a collection of historical romance novels set in England's Regency era. Each book in the series focuses on a different couple, with their stories interconnected within the same…Read moreRead more of this annotation