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Best Historical Thrillers of 2026
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MantleThe Art of a Lie: The Gripping Historical Thriller of Murder and Deceit in 18th-Century London
25% Off
9.8
Exceptional
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QuercusThe Winter List: Gripping historical thriller explores Charles II's return to throne
9.6
Exceptional
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QuercusThe Seeker: the first in a captivating spy thriller series set in 17th century London
44% Off
9.4
Excellent
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Lume Books Historical Thriller Fiction, A Joffe Books CompanyTHE PLOT an absolutely gripping historical thriller
13% Off
9.2
Excellent
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5
Storm PublishingThe Highgate Cemetery Murder: A completely gripping and addictive historical mystery: 1 (A Tate and Bell Mystery)
9.1
Excellent
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Orenda BooksThe Betrayal of Thomas True: This year's most devastating, unforgettable historical thriller – THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
40% Off
9.0
Excellent
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HarperCollinsWe Are All Guilty Here: The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, a gripping crime detective thriller novel that will keep you up at night (North Falls, 1)
50% Off
8.9
Very Good
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PenguinPrecipice: The thrilling No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Conclave
40% Off
8.8
Very Good
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9
PanA Place Called Freedom: A Vast, Thrilling Work of Historical Fiction From the Author of The Pillars of the Earth
8.7
Very Good
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VikingInvitation from a Dictator: The bestselling new WW2 historical thriller from the award-winning author of Evil in High Places: 3 (Detective Sebastian Wolff Series, 3)
44% Off
8.6
Very Good
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