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Books like Montmorency

A clever historical caper about using science and secrets to build a thrilling double life in Victorian London. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Montmorency.

  • atmospheric
  • fog-draped
  • intriguing
  • secretive
  1. 01

    To love a thief

    Julie Anne Long

    A sparkling, witty historical romance that wraps a classic Pygmalion transformation in layers of genuine warmth and undeniable chemistry.

    Feels:
    • sparkling
    • warm
    • romantic
  2. 02

    Shakespeare Stealer

    Gary L. Blackwood

    A historical tale of torn loyalties and the heavy cost of newfound friendship in the shadow of the stage.

    Shares:
    • atmospheric
  3. 03

    The Prince and the Pauper

    Mark Twain

    A spirited historical adventure that uses a classic mistaken-identity trope to deliver a sharp, compassionate critique of social inequality.

    Shares:
    • atmospheric
  4. 04

    The Thief of Hearts

    Rachelle Edwards

    A charming, nostalgic romp where a sensible heart is delightfully upended by a masked rogue.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • swoony
    • nostalgic
  5. 05

    The Thief

    Megan Whalen Turner · 1996

    A sun-drenched, myth-steeped journey where every casual conversation hides a razor-sharp secret.

    Shares:
    • clever
    • observant
  6. 06

    Daring the Duke

    Anne Mallory

    A thrilling, shadow-drenched game of cat-and-mouse that melts into a deeply emotional romance.

    Shares:
    • atmospheric
  7. 07

    Museum of thieves (The Keepers #1)

    Lian Tanner

    A rebellious escape into a shifting, shadowy world where breaking the rules is the only way to survive.

    Feels:
    • mysterious
    • unpredictable
    • shadowy
  8. 08

    The Rescue

    Suzanne Robinson

    A thrilling, fog-drenched romp where a sheltered spinster and a dangerous former thief collide in the shadows of London.

    Shares:
    • fog-draped
  9. 09

    The lemonade crime

    Davies, Jacqueline

    A clever, playground-level exploration of justice and sibling loyalty that turns a missing twenty-dollar bill into a masterclass on fairness.

    Feels:
    • playground-intense
    • curious
    • lighthearted
  10. 10

    The Lie Tree

    Frances Hardinge

    A shadowy historical mystery about a fiercely curious girl peeling back the polite veneer of society to expose the deadly secrets beneath.

    Shares:
    • secretive
  11. 11

    Escape

    R. A. Montgomery · 2005

    A high-stakes, interactive thrill ride where every page turn is a gamble between freedom and capture.

    Feels:
    • tense
    • paranoid
    • adventurous
  12. 12

    Noble Deception

    Eileen Winwood

    A swoony historical romance built on the delicious dramatic irony of a secret spy married to the man desperately searching for her.

    Shares:
    • secretive

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