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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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2
ZaffréMunich Wolf: The gripping historical thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Invitation From A Dictator
9.7
Exceptional
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QuercusThe Bookseller of Inverness: The Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2023
40% Off
9.5
Excellent
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Lume Books Historical Thriller Fiction, A Joffe Books CompanyTHE PLOT an absolutely gripping historical thriller
20% Off
9.3
Excellent
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5
Storm publishingThe Highgate Cemetery Murder: A completely gripping and addictive historical mystery: 1 (A Tate and Bell Mystery)
9.2
Excellent
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6
PenguinPrecipice: The thrilling No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Conclave
40% Off
9.1
Excellent
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QuercusThe Seeker: the first in a captivating spy thriller series set in 17th century London
45% Off
8.9
Very Good
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8
David PennyThe Red Hill: 1 (Thomas Berrington Historical Mystery)
8.8
Very Good
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9
QuercusThe Winter List: Gripping historical thriller explores Charles II's return to throne
15% Off
8.6
Very Good
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Headline HomeBlackout: The Richard and Judy Book Club pick (CI Schenke)
34% Off
8.4
Good
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