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5 Books Set in Europe: Intrigue, Mystery, and Romance

These novels use European places in different ways: as centers of courtly power, destinations for covert work, or settings where a personal journey becomes dangerous.

These novels use European places in different ways: as centers of courtly power, destinations for covert work, or settings where a personal journey becomes dangerous. The selection includes mainland cities and an Atlantic island under Spanish administration. Look for the balance you prefer between place and plot, with options involving romance, espionage, and the investigation of old crimes.

Pick a place to enter through its characters, then let their choices determine how far from the familiar the story takes you.