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A fiercely witty romp through Victorian London, fueled by crackling banter, deadly secrets, and a heroine who absolutely refuses to behave. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A perilous undertaking.
- gaslit
- adventurous
- crackling
- cozy yet perilous
- 01
A curious beginning
Deanna Raybourn
A spirited romp through Victorian England featuring a fiercely independent heroine, a grumpy natural historian, and a deadly mystery.
- 02
Silent in the sanctuary
Deanna Raybourn
A deliciously intriguing historical mystery where aristocratic flirtation collides with snowbound murder in an ancient abbey.
- 03
A Study in Scarlet Women
Sherry Thomas
A sharp, gaslit reimagining where a brilliant outcast uses society's blind spots to forge her own independence.
- 04
The Art of Theft
Sherry Thomas
A glittering, high-stakes Victorian heist where clever women and their loyal allies infiltrate a festive chateau to steal back dangerous secrets.
- 05
The Perils of Pleasure
Julie Anne Long
A swashbuckling, banter-filled historical romance where survival requires trusting the very person you were hired to kidnap.
- 06
Her Royal Spyness
Rhys Bowen · 2007
A sparkling, witty romp through 1930s London high society with a heroine who is long on titles but delightfully short on cash.
- 07
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Kerri Maniscalco
A fog-drenched, blood-spattered romp through Victorian London that balances gruesome forensic science with swoony romantic banter.
- 08
The Widows of Malabar Hill
Sujata Massey
An immersive, richly textured historical mystery that champions female agency against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Bombay.
- 09
Beekeeper's Apprentice
Laurie R. King · 1999
A sharp, atmospheric battle of wits that blossoms into a deeply satisfying intellectual partnership.
- 10
The Season
Sarah MacLean · 2009
A frothy, fast-paced romp through Regency London where ballgowns and witty banter meet murder and mystery.
- 11
Snobbery with Violence
Marion Chesney · 2003
A mannered Edwardian mystery where polite society's obsession with discretion masks deadly intentions.
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At Bertram's Hotel
Agatha Christie · 2006
A perfectly preserved slice of Edwardian luxury where the tea is hot, the muffins are buttered, and the guests are hiding deadly secrets.
