Historical Mysteries Settings Challenge (2016) - Rules and Questions

[Meghan]

I'm reading The Service of the Dead, which takes place in 1399 York. Is this Medieval England? It's pre-War of the Roses.

[Lauren]

Meghan wrote: "I'm reading The Service of the Dead, which takes place in 1399 York. Is this Medieval England? It's pre-War of the Roses."

Yes, this is Medieval England.

[Veronica]

Lauren, would you consider The Seeker to be historical mystery for the purposes of this challenge? It walks the line with historical fiction but there is a fictional murder (investigated by a fictional character) that drives the whole thing.

[Lauren]

Veronica wrote: "Lauren, would you consider The Seeker to be historical mystery for the purposes of this challenge? It walks the line with historical fiction but there is a fictional murder (investi..."

Absolutely!

[Veronica]

Great, thanks! I don't find myself usually reading about this time period but I loved this book.

[Meghan]

I've just finished The Hangman's Daughter which takes place in 1659 Bavaria. Which category should I put it in?

[Lauren]

Meghan wrote: "I've just finished The Hangman's Daughter which takes place in 1659 Bavaria. Which category should I put it in?"

Good question.
I've added a 16th-18th Century Europe Category

[Meghan]

Lauren wrote: "Meghan wrote: "I've just finished The Hangman's Daughter which takes place in 1659 Bavaria. Which category should I put it in?"

Good question.
I've added a 16th-18th Century Europe..."

Thanks Lauren!