a collection of 29 short stories featuring historical detectives solving cases from various eras. The stories are grouped into different historical periods, such as the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, the Age of Discovery, Regency and Gaslight, and Holmes and Beyond. Some of the detectives featured include Judge Dee, Sister Fidelma, and Sam Johnson.
The book offers a fascinating glimpse into how people from different times and places interacted, viewed things, and lived their lives. It's a great read for fans of historical mysteries and crime fiction.