English Village Cozy Mysteries
Quaint English villages are the perfect setting for a cozy mystery. They have tight-knit quirky characters and work well as a backdrop for a suspenseful but light-hearted mystery. All of the cozy mysteries on this page are set in English villages.
Here are 12 Must-Read English Village Mysteries. All of them are set in a picturesque village somewhere in Britain. Every book on the list has an amateur sleuth and delightful supporting characters.
The Red House Mystery is an engaging and accessible Golden Age locked-room mystery by A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh. The plot is well-crafted, and the everyman sleuth is easy to root for.
The Murders in Great Diddling has a delightfully bookish theme, a murder mystery book festival, and loads of fun book references. It reads like a love letter to traditional and cozy English mysteries.
The Widows’ Guide to Murder is a brilliant start to a new cozy mystery series with a senior sleuth and a delightful cast of supporting characters, including a devilishly clever stray black cat named Edgar.
Sugar and Spite is a witty and charming installment in the beloved Agatha Raisin Mystery Series. The mystery is twisty with an emotional ending you won't see coming.
Murder on the Marlow Belle delivers an atmospheric setting, a sharp mystery, clever dialogue, and a charming cast of amateur sleuths.
The Antique Store Detective has an antique store theme and many fun references to vintage fashion, music, and merchandise. The amateur sleuth is a no-nonsense gal who is determined, relatable, curious, and observant.
The Antique Store Detective and the May Day Murder is a delightful English village murder mystery with a folklore hook. Author Clare Chase cleverly places all of the clues, red herrings, and twists in just the right places.
A Ghostwriter's Guide to Murder is a charming, well-constructed mystery with colorful characters and a fantastic setting. The story takes place in an eclectic neighborhood on the London canal.
The Frost Fair Murders delivers a richly atmospheric and engrossing historical mystery. The vivid details transport readers to a different time and place that is equal parts revelry and peril.
The Drury Lane Murders is an immersive and thrilling story with richly-drawn characters, atmospheric settings, and impeccably researched historical details. A triumph in the historical cozy mystery genre.
The Brampton Ghost Murders is a delightful fusion of historical authenticity, cozy suspense and sharp-witted sleuthing. Ellis Blackwood has created a story that is brilliantly atmospheric and stays with you long after the final page.
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