I'm looking for historical fiction books with serious themes and a moody atmosphere, such as The Alienist, by Caleb Carr (serial killer in 1890s New York) or stories by Edgar Allan Poe.
I'm interested in books with a dark and grounded tone. Occult/supernatural elements are fine (as long as the setting is still the "real" world), I just want to avoid comedy/humor/satire books as well as any "cozy mysteries" (such as anything by Agatha Christie).
I'm interested in the Victorian era, Edwardian era, and the Roaring 20s! Not particularly interested in anything set after the 1920s.
by zephrry