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Seventeenth century England isn't always a comfortable place to live. Apart from the obvious differences from the modern day – no National Health Service, no laws to protect children from cruelty and exploitation, and a constant foul smell from poor sanitation - fear and suspicion are a daily fact of life. In 1665 Charles II has been back on the throne for several years, but not everyone is happy about his extravagant and luxurious life-style, even among those who found the Puritan rules of Cromwell's time excessively strict. There are spies everywhere, and rumours of conspiracies fill the streets. It's a time to keep your head down and avoid attention from the authorities.

If you want more historical fiction which combines rip-roaring adventure with a brilliantly clear picture of life in times past, try the tales of Pinky, a young detective in the Wild, Wild West. Start with [[The Western Mysteries: The Case of the Deadly Desperados by Caroline Lawrence]] then try the sequels [[The P K Pinkerton Mysteries: The Case of the Good-looking Corpse by Caroline Lawrence|The Case of the Good-looking Corpse]] and [[The Case of the Bogus Detective by Caroline Lawrence|The Case of the Bogus Detective]]. Or, if you prefer your mysteries closer to home, investigate the exploits of another young detective, the intriguingly named Slightly Jones. Bookbag recommends [[Slightly Jones Mystery: The Case of the Glasgow Ghoul by Joan Lennon]] and [[A Slightly Jones Mystery: The Case of the Hidden City by Joan Lennon|The Case of the Hidden City]]

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