Historical Murder Mysteries Inspire New Novels and Media Adaptations

Several new and intriguing murder mystery stories have been recently released, each offering unique historical settings and engaging plots. Lady Jacqueline And The Murder in Glasgow explores a Victorian-era investigation into a suspect named Madeleine Smith in 1857 Scotland, blending history with romance and mystery. Concurrently, West Country author F. H. Petford has launched a World War One-era series set in Falmouth, featuring Miss Alma Timperley who inherits a hotel where guests can contact the dead, culminating in a suspicious death that challenges wartime assumptions. Ross Montgomery's debut adult novel, The Murder At World's End, set in 1910 Cornwall, has drawn comparisons to Downton Abbey and Knives Out, featuring a locked-room murder investigated by an unlikely duo. Additionally, Mike Mignola expands the Hellboy universe with Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time, a self-contained miniseries evoking late 19th and early 20th century adventure and horror, combining Victorian technology with surreal landscapes and supernatural themes. These works collectively showcase a rich variety of historical and supernatural murder mysteries that appeal to fans of cozy crime, historical fiction, and supernatural suspense.