Victorian cozies

[Ann]

Recently I've become addicted to Victorian mysteries...ones with strong protagonists but have somewhat of a cozy feel.

For instance...

I already loved Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody series.

I've just read And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander, and loved it.

I have a book by Deanna Raybourn on hold at the library, and I'm really looking forward to it.

I like Anne Perry also, even though she isn't quite so cozy.

I didn't really care for the Strange Files of Fremont Jones by Dianne Day for some reason.

Anyway, I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for series for me to try. (Not that I need to get hooked on another one! I still have 10 Amelia Peabodys left to read, and a slew of Tasha Alexander's Emily Ashton series, and Deanne Raybourn's series! Lol!)

[Deborah]

Ann wrote: "Recently I've become addicted to Victorian mysteries...ones with strong protagonists but have somewhat of a cozy feel.

For instance...

I already loved Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody series...."

You might try the Victorian Thompson series.

[Kelley]

The books by Victoria Thompson take place in New York at the turn of the century (1900's) and are very good. I have read all of them, except for the last two. Not sure if they qualify as Victorian, but they are very good period pieces.

[ஐ Briansgirl (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Try ... (recopied from our past featured author post on Susan Albert Wittig)

The Robin Paige Victorian-Edwardian Mysteries
by Bill & Susan Albert writing as Robin Paige
http://www.mysterypartners.com/Robin/
*NOTE: Series Complete

#1 Death at Bishop's Keep
#2 Death at Gallows Green
#3 Death at Daisy's Folly
#4 Death at Devil's Bridge
#5 Death at Rottingdean
#6 Death at Whitechapel
#7 Death at Epsom Downs
#8 Death at Dartmoor
#9 Death at Glamis Castle
#10 Death in Hyde Park
#11 Death at Blenheim Palace
#12 Death on the Lizard

[Kate]

Ann wrote: "I already loved Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody series...."

I don't have a suggestion. I just wanted to say that I love Elizabeth Peters, too! Amelia Peabody is a terrific character.

[Caroline]

Love Anne Perry's Charlotte & Thomas Pitt books as well as the Robin Paige series! Great reading - which is for me entertaining (enjoyable), educating (teaching me a little something) and inspiring (prompting me to want to learn more about some things and educate myself further).

[Shay]

I haven't read it yet, doesn't sound like a cozy, but I have Devoured by D.E. Meredith in my TBR pile. It's described as a Victorian forensic mystery.

Also, Emily Brightwell's Mrs. Jeffries mysteries. I can't remember if they're "strictly" Victorian, but they feel very Victorian. Also, Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy series which is set in New York during the 1860's.

[Heidi]

These are Edwardian, but how about by Marian Chesney (aka MC Beaton)??

[Shay]

Oh and Gyles Brandreth's Oscar Wilde mysteries.

[Judy]

Also, Emily Brightwell's Mrs. Jeffries mysteries. I can't remember if they're "strictly" Victorian, but they feel very Victorian.

I'm a big fan of Mrs. Jeffries and crew. I believe they are Victorian, yes.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

I love the Mrs. Jeffries series. Very likable characters.

The Pennyfoot Hotel series is Edwardian and quite entertaining.

Although not Victorian, I liked The Gilded Age series by P.B. Ryan which takes place post Civil War.

[Shay]

Shirley Tallman's Sarah Woolson series set in 1860's San Francisco. The first book in the series is Murder on Nob Hill.

[Elizabeth]

Shay wrote: "I haven't read it yet, doesn't sound like a cozy, but I have Devoured by D.E. Meredith in my TBR pile. It's described as a Victorian forensic mystery.

Also, [author..."

Actually, the Rhys Bowen series is set after the turn of the century....more Edwardian.

[Elizabeth]

Anne Perry is a good choice (not bad for a murderess, eh?), as is Elizabeth Peters, D.E. Meredith (mentioned above), Laurie King's Mary Russell series starts at the end of the Victorian/Edwardian period and on into the Jazz age (excellent books for Sherlock Holmes buffs!), Charles Finch's books are excellent, as well.

[Robin]

Why do you have to mention that Anne Perry was a murderess,I have met her she is a charming woman.She paid for what she did as a child.She is an excellent author who does a lot of research for her books.

[Mary C]

I read Anne Perry too.

Anyway, not sure if these meet all your criteria but I really like them: the Francesca Cahill series by Brenda Joyce Deadly Love

[Christy]

I can second most of the recommendations made so far. I haven't run across D.E. Meredith, I may have to seek out the first one to giv eit a try. I love the Victorian and Edwardian period books.

You might try the Barker & Llewellyn mysteries by Will Thomas. Not cozy like Mrs. Jeffries, but not terribly graphic either.

And I don't think I saw the Pennyfoot Hotel mysteries metnioned...they are in the Victorian and Edwardian eras as well. Cozy like Mrs. Jeffries.

[ஐ Briansgirl (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Elizabeth wrote: "Anne Perry is a good choice (not bad for a murderess, eh?), as is Elizabeth Peters, D.E. Meredith (mentioned above), Laurie King's Mary Russell series starts at the end of the Victorian/Edwardian p..."

Please, if you're commenting about the author herself and not a character, be polite. We don't bash authors or anyone else here, regardless of their personal history. I don't know what you think the author has or hasn't done, but in this group here, our rules state you will be polite to each other. I removed one post above already due to it's graphic description of violence. This is not the place for that type of discussion.

[Caroline]

Thanks, Briansgirl. I too have met Anne Perry and found her to be very nice. But what we are really discussing around here should be the books, not the authors and their personal lives. I, for one, appreciate your efforts on our behalf. : )

[ஐ Briansgirl (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Thanks Caroline. And your welcome. I've never met this particular author. But yes, we are here to discuss the books, not the author's private lives.

[Deborah]

Christine wrote: "I can second most of the recommendations made so far. I haven't run across D.E. Meredith, I may have to seek out the first one to giv eit a try. I love the Victorian and Edwardian period books.
..."

Loved the Barker and Llewellyn series!

[Mary C]

I have the 1st 2 of those Robin Paige books. I had no idea they were Victorian era mysteries. Someone gave me the 2nd one and I ordered the 1st from paperbackswap.

[Karen]

Other than Agatha Christi, I would list Anne Perry as my top author. Adore her. Her Christmas mysteries series surely could justify as "cozies." maybe not her others.

[Joan]

Charles Finch's "Charles Lenox mysteries" is an excellent Victorian-era series.