Introductions Re-Boot!

[Lauren]

Jenny wrote: "Hi, I'm Jenny,

At present I'm, unfortunately, marooned in a big city of Scotland. Where I'm living, it's not safe in the evenings. I will head south as soon as I can but, for now reading is what I..."

Welcome to the group, Jenny.
Here's hoping we can suggest some good books to keep you company.

[Breezy]

Jenny wrote: "Hi, I'm Jenny,

At present I'm, unfortunately, marooned in a big city of Scotland. Where I'm living, it's not safe in the evenings. I will head south as soon as I can but, for now reading is what I..."


Hello!
Welcome. I'm just getting back into this group myself.

I was reading your intro and one thing's for sure....there's nothing like historical mysteries to calm ones nerves while stranded in the cities and streets of Scotland. :) (jk, lol) Happy reading.

[Joyce]

Hi all!

I'm Joyce, and I just joined today :)

A bit more about me: I'm Dutch, married, no kids (unfortunately), work full time as a computer tech, love to cook, curl up on the couch with a mug of tea and something to knit while watching a movie or binge a series, and I LOVE to read, preferably a mystery that takes place 100 years or more in the past.
I'm definitely a RIO person, I hardly ever read two or more books at the same time, I don't mind a bit of romance in a book but the mystery has to be the main plot, and I usually stay away from stories that involve time travel or more time lines.
Among my favorite series are Sebastian St. Cyr, Lord Petteril, Barker & Llewelyn, Below Stairs, Captain Lacey, and Redmond and Haze.

[S.K.]

Hello, I've been a member of this group for some time, though I haven't been active recently. I write historical mysteries set in 19th-century England. My new Victorian series introduces an amateur sleuth who finds her purpose in life as a detective.

I'm looking forward to getting some good book recommendations to read over the holidays!

[Lindsey]

Hi all, just joined today as I saw the group pop up and historical mysteries are one of the genres I enjoy. I'm currently reading the 2nd in the Harriet Gordon series, , which I'm enjoying. It's nice to sometimes get a historical mystery not set in Victorian or Regency-era England (it takes place in Singapore). ;)

Let's see, other than that, I've been a Goodreads member since 2014, and I also enjoy reading other sub-genres in the mystery/thriller vein, as well as lots of fantasy. Nice to meet everyone, and I look forward to discussing books with you!

[Sandy]

Welcome. Be sure to check out our yearly challenge - based on Clue (the game) for 2025. And there is always a monthly author. I sampled the Harriet Gordon series but didn't continue. I I am reading another series set in the far East, the Crown Colony series: The Frangipani Tree Mystery.

[Lindsey]

Sandy wrote: "Welcome. Be sure to check out our yearly challenge - based on Clue (the game) for 2025. And there is always a monthly author. I sampled the Harriet Gordon series but didn't continue. I I am reading..."

I see the Frangipani Tree Mystery is set in Singapore as well, I added it to my TBR for a possible future read. 😊 The Clue challenge looks like fun if a bit complicated. I will review it properly later on my actual computer and see if I can find a book to fit.

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Lindsey; Welcome! 3 of my favorite non-Regency/Victorian historical mystery series are A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee set in India; A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill set in 1930's Australia & Murder by Misrule by Anna Castle set in 16th century England. Best to read these series in order. Happy reading!

[Lindsey]

Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Lindsey; Welcome! 3 of my favorite non-Regency/Victorian historical mystery series are A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee set in India; [book:A Few Right Thinking Men|..."

Thanks for the recs! Added A Rising Man to the list for now. 😊

[Andy]

Hi I'm Andy, I'm currently making a strong effort to get back into reading, life events over the last few decades seem to have prevented me from reading proper books, as much as I loved them as a younger person. After much stalling, I retreated to books during a low period last autumn and managed to reach my Goodreads total of 12 by December 30! I have held a lifelong ambition to read the Sherlock Holmes books and seem to have a cquired a miscellany from various sources. I completed The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes prior to New Year and am just starting tonight on a 1964 paperback edition of "More Exploits of Sherlock Holmes" a pastiche collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's son Adrian and John Dickson Carr.

[Lindsey]

Andy wrote: "Hi I'm Andy, I'm currently making a strong effort to get back into reading, life events over the last few decades seem to have prevented me from reading proper books, as much as I loved them as a y..."

Welcome Andy! Hope you enjoy Sherlock Holmes and maybe discovering some additional historical mysteries to try from the group. :)

[Lauren]

Welcome Lindsey and Andy!

[Alice]

Welcome Lindsey and Andy. Happy reading

[Lindsey]

Debbie wrote: "Hi Debbie from the United States here. Looking forward to being in this group as I love historical mysteries. My profile here has lots of details. Really happy to see you have a monthly group read...."

Welcome Debbie :)

[Melanie]

Hi, I'm Melanie living in NE Indiana, USA.

I'm a fan of historical fiction, mysteries and police procedurals.

Some of my favorite historical mysteries are
The Woman in White - Wilkie Collins
The Bottoms - Joe Lansdale
The Holy Thief - Wiliam Ryan
The Darkening Field - William Ryan
Girl in the Blue Coat - Monica Hesse
Down a Dark River - Karen Odden
I've also been enjoying the Templar Knight Mystery series by Maureen Ash

I'm happy to find this group and look forward to finding more great reads!

[Lindsey]

Melanie wrote: "Hi, I'm Melanie living in NE Indiana, USA..."

Welcome Melanie, hope this group helps you discover even more fun historical mysteries. :)

[Lauren]

Welcome Melanie!

[Melanie]

Thank you! I have already added some to my TBR list.