Mysteries set in historical periods — Victorian England, ancient Rome, medieval Europe, 1920s.
The historical setting must be accurate enough to be immersive.
A female detective in a period where women are underestimated is a compelling and commercially proven setup.
The constraints of the historical era limit investigative methods in interesting ways.
Sherlock Holmes-adjacent Victorian mysteries always have a ready audience.
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