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Gentle Crime Reads
Sometimes called cosy crime, detective stories with a dash of humour, minimal blood and great characters, often set on an English country estate.
M.C. BeatonAuthor of the much-loved Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth crime fiction books. |
Alan BradleyCanadian writer known for the Flavia de Luce series, about a precocious chemistry-obsessed 11-year-old girl, set in post-World War II English villages. |
Agatha ChristieProlific author and creator of Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective who relies on his logic to solve crimes, and English spinster Miss Marple, who utilises her feminine intuition to uncover the criminal. |
Ann GrangerBritish author of numerous series including Mitchell & Markby mysteries, Fran Varady mysteries and Campbell & Carter mysteries. |
Laurie R. KingAmerican author best known for her detective fiction. Among her books are the Mary Russell series of historical mysteries, featuring Sherlock Holmes as her mentor and later partner. |
G.M. MallietAuthor of a new series featuring the charming Max Tudor, vicar of St Edwold's and ex-MI5 agent. |
Ngaio MarshNew Zealand author of over 30 English detective novels, with a writing career spanning 1930s to 1980s. |
Alexander McCall SmithBorn in Zimbabwe and author of some classic series, including No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. |
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These lists are quick, pre-selected guides to specific types of stories - for when you want something new, but not too different.