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Date Posted: 12/6/2024 6:53 AM ET
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The Challenge Starts on January 1, 2025

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A few are carry overs from last year

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.



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Alice's spot

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
    1. The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong 1/4
    2. The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch 2/4
    3. A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina done 3/12
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
    1. Death at the Manor (Lily Adler, Bk 3) by  Katharine Schellman 1/8
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  one of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
    1. Revenge in Rubies [Harriet Gordon, Bk 2] by A.M. Stuart done 3/5
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
    1. Last Night at the Nightingale by Katharine Schellman 1/2
    2. I Died for Beauty by Amanada Flower  3/9
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
    1. The Stolen Queen by  Fiona Davis done 2/26
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Parties, weddings or funerals in story

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.



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Mary's spot:

Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025

  • Dead in the Frame by Stephen Spotwood......2/12/2025
  • Pistols in Paris by Kelly Oliver..............3/12/2025

Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author

Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read

  • Murder in the Merryton Mews by Marilyn Clay......1/3/2025
  • Murder in Season by Mary Winters......1/9/2025
  • The Secret of the Lady's Maid by Darci Wilde......1/22/2025
  • The Watery Grave by Helen Goltz.......1/28/2025

Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering

  • Deadly Rescie by Kate Parker.......2/3/2025
  • Deadly Manor by Kate Parker.....2/16/2025

Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover

1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's

  • Murder by the Book by Sonia Parin.....2/1/2025
  • Murder in the Countryside by Helena Dixon.......3/21/2025

History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count

Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)

USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA

  • Mortal Music by Ann Parker.....2/22/2025

Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  

  • Murder of a Medium by Irina Shapiro........1/12/2025
  • The Killing Cave by Elizabeth Bailey.......1/23/2025

Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)

Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)

Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.



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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You-   Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose Read 2/14/25
  3. Next in Line --  Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose  Read 2/22/25
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Murder at Queen's Landing by Andrea Penrose   Read 2/26/25
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist t  Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose   Read 2/16/25
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Murder at King's Crossing by Andrea Penrose
  13. Choose your own Category Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens by Andrea Penrose   Read 3/3/25

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.

Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea Penrose   (England)    Read 3/13/25



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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover The Devil's Disciples (Matthew Bartholomew Chronicles) by Susanna Gregory - sword on the cover - 1/6
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.



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Nabbing my spot.

  1. Shiny new - Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to meet you - Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in line - Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red lettering - Read a historical mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on cover - Read a historical mystery that has a weapon on the cover
  6. 1900s - Read a historical mystery set during the 1900s
  7. History - Read a historical mystery whose title starts with one of the letters in HISTORY (A, An, The do not count)
  8. Initials - Read a historical mystery whose author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA - Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male protagonist - Read a historical with mystery with a male protagonist  
  11. Travel - Read a historical mystery that involves travel (horse, boat, plane, train, car, etc.)
  12. Medical - Read a historical mystery that has a medical person in the story (nurse, doctor, etc.)
  13. Choose your own category 

Bonus: Read 5 historical mysteries set in 5 different European countries.
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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.
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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.
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Thanks, Alice, for hosting this once again!

 

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are read
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with  on of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last)
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist  
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car)
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor)
  13. Choose your own Category 

Bonus: Read 5 Historical Mysteries set in 5 different European Countries.
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Thanks Alice.  I think I can do this one.

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2025
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author:  A Death in Vienna (Liebermann Papers, Bk 1) by Frank Tallis
  3. Next in Line -- Read the next book in a historical mystery series that you are reading:  Vienna Blood (Mortalis, Bk 2) by Frank Tallis, 5 stars,  2/5/2025
  4. Red Lettering -  Read a Historical Mystery whose title or author has red lettering:  A Grave Talent (Kate Martinelli, Bk 1) by  Laurie R. King (Cover I have not shown in PBS or Goodreads - both title and author's name are in red on the book back with only the author's name in red on the front.)
  5. Weapon on Cover - Read a Historical Mystery that has a weapon on cover:  Vienna Twilight (Max Liebermann, Bk 5) by Frank Tallis
  6. 1900's- Read a Historical Mystery set during the 1900's:  A Rising Man (Sam Wyndham, Bk 1) by Abir Mukherjee, 1/6/2025, 4 plus stars
  7. History  - Read a historical mystery whose Title starts with one of these letters History (A, An, The) do not count:  Sovereign (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 3) by C. J. Sansom
  8. Initials  Read a historical mystery  that the author's initials start with a vowel (first, middle or last): The Deeds of the Disturber (Amelia Peabody, Bk 5) by Elizabeth Peters, 1/9/2025, 4.5 stars
  9. USA Read a historical mystery that is set in the USA:  The River We Remember: A Novel by William Kent Krueger
  10. Male Protagonist Read a historical with mystery with a Male protagonist:  Vienna Secrets (Liebermann Papers, Bk 4) by Frank Tallis
  11. Travel read a historical mystery that involves travel (Horse, boat, plane, train, car):  The Day of Atonement: A Novel by David Liss (boat - lead character must leave Lisbon at the age of 13 but returns ten years later to make atonement for those he lost, also traveled by foot and coach), 4 stars, 1/2/2025
  12. Medical   Read a Historical Mystery that has a medical person in story (Nurse, doctor) A Forgotten Place (Bess Crawford, Bk 10) by Charles Todd
  13. Choose your own Category:  Anarchy and Old Dogs (Dr. Siri Paiboun, Bk 4 by Colin Cotterill 1/8/2025, 4 stars;  A Spectacle of Corruption (Benjamin Weaver, Bk 2) by David Liss


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