Five Summer Reads for fans of History, Mystery, and Intrigue
Recommended by W.H. Doyle, author of Tudor Rose
The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
Creepy, atmospheric plot with an edge-of-your-seat love story…it’s all here in this 18th century book that really gave birth to the whole Gothic romance genre. Be patient. Give yourself a second to get into Radcliff’s rhythm, and you’ll be hooked.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Juicy medieval romance intertwined with plenty of suspense, sex and historical info. One of my top faves.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory
OK, if you’re reading my words right now, I’m almost positive you’ve already devoured this book. If not, what are you waiting for?
An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
Mystery and history fuse as three different, unforgettable characters give their totally biased versions of the same crime—who’s telling the truth?
The Selection series by Kiera Class ( @partylikeawordstar )
I’m a huge fan of competition as a narrative tool—that, the love story, how Class keeps you rooting for even the non-America contestants, and how quickly the pages flip by—all kept me flying through these books.
If you like these tales, you’ll love Tudor Rose, W.H. Doyle’s tale of competitive intrigue set in Queen Elizabeth’s court!