The queen of historical crime brings chariot racing to life in all its gruesome and glamorous glory. Murder in Purple and Gold features Davis' trademark sharp wit, memorable characters and a clever mystery.When Flavia Albia stumbles upon the murdered corpse of a young man near Rome's famous Circus Maximus, she is about to embark on one of her most dangerous and complicated cases yet.Rome and the Romans are obsessed with chariot racing. Lepo was the rising star of the Purples, a new team created by the psychotic Emperor Domitian with big money backing. Suspicion immediately falls on Lepo'sgreatest rival, Agathon, a young man emerging from a rival team, the Golds. Convinced of his guilt, a lynch mob is hunting them.The Gold faction hire Flavia to clear Agathon's name, especially as he has an alibi for the night of the murder. But as Flavia soon finds out, nothing is at it seems in the dangerous and glamorous world of the charioteers, in which fortunes can be won or lost in seconds and violent death is always just one race away.Perfect for fans of Steven Saylor and Simon Scarrow.

A London detective investigates when a troubled Scottish laird takes a fall in this classic British mystery by the author of Hamlet, Revenge!.Strange things are happening around the remote Castle Erchany, located in the Scottish Highlands. The miserly and reclusive laird, Ranald Guthrie, roams the castle's freezing halls, reciting an old poem over and over: Timor mortis conturbat me. Fear of death disturbs me . . .Then on a wild winter night, Guthrie plummets to his death from his castle's tower. Was it an accident? Was it suicide? Or was it murder?Suspicion falls on a local man, but when Insp. John Appleby arrives from the Met in London, he doubts this solution. To discover the truth, Appleby immerses himself in the dead man's final days in a gloomy, gothic castle. Of course, he must be on his guard, because there's no telling whether someone else might fall victim to another "accident.""The simple-seeming and single-seeming plot of Lament for a Maker holds about as many layers of complication as a first-class mystery story could well hold without bursting, and . . . Michael Innes manages this complication with the lucidity of a master." —The Observer"Magnificently written." —The Times Literary Supplement"A grand and ghastly tale with a surprising double climax." —The New Yorker

The page-turning, historical cozy mystery series from Kelly Oliver If you love Golden-Age detective stories like Agatha Christie, you'll love this! Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers, her quick-witted assistant Eliza Baker, and Theo Sharp expect ancient wonders – not fresh corpses.But when an archaeologist is found dead in the sand, whispers of a deadly curse sweep through the camp. Eliza suspects something far more dangerous than superstition. Amid glittering artifacts and fragile alliances, every guest harbors secrets: the Woolleys, whose marriage is shadowed by tragedy; a journalist hungry for scandal; even academic Max Mallowan, whose loyalties are not what they seem.As theft, forgery, and coded messages surface, the line between archaeology and espionage blurs. And when Eliza and Theo find themselves in danger, they must face not only the truth about the murder – but also the truths they’ve long denied about each other. Can they uncover the killer before the desert claims another victim? Or will this dig unearth secrets too dangerous to survive?Readers love The Case of the Christie Curse:'Witty, atmospheric, and full of intrigue. It’s perfect if you enjoy Christie and cozy historical mysteries. I’ll definitely be picking up more books in this series.' Reader review'An engaging historical mystery that provides romantic quandaries amidst an intriguing puzzle.' Reader review'If you love a solid mystery with plenty of intrigue, humor, and action, The Case of the Christie Curse has all this and more!' Reader reviewPraise for Kelly Oliver:'Sharp, witty and full of surprises!' Clara McKenna'A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you're new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that's leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine.' Lori Robbins'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham'Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!' Dianne Freeman'Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.' BookTrib'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.' Debra Goldstein ?'Smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!' Cathi Stoler'Rich with historical details, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!' Margaret Mizushima'A delightful English countryside mystery with two handsome suitors and twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!' Amanda Flower