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Obsessed with 31 Bond Street? Here are 10 Stories You Can't Miss

If you were captivated by the scandalous murder mystery at the heart of 31 Bond Street, you're in for a treat. These 10 historical fiction and mystery novels will satisfy your craving for gripping tales of crime, intrigue, and secrets from the past.

Editor's Top Match

The Alienist

The Alienist

by Caleb Carr

Why it's the perfect match

Like 31 Bond Street, this novel is set in 19th-century New York and centers around a high-profile murder investigation, exploring the darker side of Gilded Age society through the eyes of investigators ahead of their time.

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The Dressmaker's Secret
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The Dressmaker's Secret

by Kate Alcott

A historical mystery set during the Gilded Age, following a dressmaker caught up in a scandal when her wealthy client is murdered, much like the intrigue surrounding Emma Cunningham in 31 Bond Street.

The Knick
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The Knick

by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler

A novelization of the acclaimed TV series about a groundbreaking hospital in early 20th-century New York, exploring the medical and social tensions of the era with the same historical detail as 31 Bond Street.

The Fifth Heart
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The Fifth Heart

by Dan Simmons

A mesmerizing historical thriller that follows Henry James as he investigates a potential conspiracy involving his ancestors, combining mystery with rich historical context similar to 31 Bond Street.

City of Night
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City of Night

by Beverly Swerling

An epic historical saga spanning centuries of New York City's history, filled with the same rich period detail and societal exploration found in 31 Bond Street.

The Lucifer Gospel
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The Lucifer Gospel

by Siobhan O'Connor

A gripping historical thriller that unravels religious mysteries and political intrigue in Renaissance Italy, offering the same page-turning suspense as 31 Bond Street's courtroom drama.

The Other Einstein
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The Other Einstein

by Marie Benedict

A compelling historical fiction novel that brings to life Mileva Maric, Albert Einstein's first wife, offering a female perspective on historical events much like 31 Bond Street's exploration of Emma Cunningham's experience.

The Alienist and the Murder Book
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The Alienist and the Murder Book

by Caleb Carr

The direct sequel to The Alienist continues the dark exploration of New York's criminal underworld, perfect for readers who loved the atmospheric setting of 31 Bond Street.

The Jane Austen Murder Mystery
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The Jane Austen Murder Mystery

by Alyssa Maxwell

A cozy mystery set in Gilded Age Newport, Rhode Island, featuring a society lady who solves crimes while navigating the same social constraints and class dynamics as characters in 31 Bond Street.

The Paris Wife
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The Paris Wife

by Paula McLain

A captivating historical fiction novel that brings to life Hadley Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's first wife, offering intimate glimpses into the Jazz Age and the complexities of relationships during a transformative period in history.

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