This useful, fascinating, and complete guide will inspire and delight writersand readersof historical mysteries. Emerson demonstrates how she and her colleagues bring history to life, rather than merely writing contemporary mystery in costume. Her voice is warm and friendly and her tips practical. At the core of the book is her personal take on the process of writing and selling historical mysteries, and includes contributions from over forty other historical mysteries writers, including Laurie King, Anne Perry, Stephen Saylor, Elizabeth Peters practical advice anecdotes suggestions for research input from assorted editors, booksellers, reviewers, and historical mystery fans Ranging from ancient civilizations to the Japanese samurai era, to the modern private eye, here's a vast historical panorama for readers who enjoy their murder and mayhem along with past mores and morals.