
A Matter of Murder: A Lizzie & Darcy Mystery
by Tirzah Price (2025)
Like 'My Contrary Mary', this offers a witty historical setting with a strong female lead solving mysteries.

by Cynthia Hand (2016)
This comical, fantastical, romantical, New York Times bestselling, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey is “an uproarious historical fantasy that’s not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind YA fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history—because sometimes history needs a little help. At sixteen, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren’t for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be Queen of England. Like that could go wrong. New York Times Bestseller * Publishers Weekly Best Young Adult Book of the Year * Bustle Best Young Adult Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults And don't miss the authors' next fun read, My Plain Jane!
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by Tirzah Price (2025)
Like 'My Contrary Mary', this offers a witty historical setting with a strong female lead solving mysteries.

by Tirzah Price (2020)
Similar to 'My Contrary Mary', this book blends historical charm with a compelling mystery and a touch of romance.

by Beth Brower (2019)
This offers a similar historical atmosphere and character-driven narrative to 'My Contrary Mary', with a unique voice.

by Molly Horan (2022)
If you enjoyed the witty and charming aspects of 'My Contrary Mary', this contemporary romance offers similar humor and a delightful plot.

by Amie Kaufman (2026)
While a different genre, like 'My Contrary Mary', this book delivers high stakes, compelling characters, and a strong romantic element.
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