- “Emma” by Jane Austen: Although primarily set in the fictional village of Highbury, this classic novel includes scenes set in Cambridge. Austen’s keen observations of society and romance come to life in this tale.
- “Starter for Ten” by David Nicholls: Set in the 1980s, this novel follows the adventures of Brian Jackson, a working-class boy attending the University of Southampton who participates in a quiz show set in Cambridge.
- “Porterhouse Blue” by Tom Sharpe: This satirical novel delves into the fictional Porterhouse College at the University of Cambridge, exploring the absurdities of tradition and politics within academia.
- “The Ghost Road” by Pat Barker: The third book in Barker’s renowned “Regeneration” trilogy, this work includes scenes set in Cambridge during World War I. It explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers and society.
- “An Instance of the Fingerpost” by Iain Pears: This compelling historical mystery is set in 1660s Oxford and London but also includes crucial scenes set in Cambridge. The novel unravels a web of intrigue, deception, and murder.
- “An Unsuitable Job for a Woman” by P.D. James: While not exclusively set in Cambridgeshire, this detective novel features Cordelia Gray, a young private detective who investigates a case involving a Cambridge lecturer.
- “The Well of Lost Plots” by Jasper Fforde: Part of the “Thursday Next” series, this novel takes readers on a delightful literary adventure that includes encounters with characters from classic novels, including those in Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum.
- “Cambridge” by Caryl Phillips: This thought-provoking novel explores the lives of Cambridge University’s first black students during the 1970s and their struggles to find their place in a sometimes hostile environment.
- “The Cambridge Murders” by Glyn Daniel: This crime novel set in Cambridge introduces the sharp-witted archaeologist, Professor Potts, as he unravels a series of murders in the academic world.
- “The Observations” by Jane Harris: Although primarily set in Scotland, this gothic novel includes scenes set in Cambridge. It follows the young Irish girl, Bessy Buckley, as she becomes entangled in a web of mysterious events.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Cambridgeshire
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