- “Labyrinth” by Kate Mosse: This historical fiction novel explores the mysteries of the Cathars and their persecuted history in Languedoc.
- “The Charterhouse of Parma” by Stendhal: Though not exclusively set in Languedoc, this influential French novel touches upon the region as a backdrop to the story.
- “The Blood of Lorraine” by Barbara Corrado Pope: Set in 1894, this murder mystery takes place in a small village in Languedoc where a priest is found dead.
- “The Alchemist’s Secret” by Scott Mariani: The protagonist, Ben Hope, embarks on an adventure in Languedoc while searching for a forgotten treasure.
- “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova: This thrilling novel explores the world of Dracula and delves into Languedoc’s history and vampire lore.
- “Citadel” by Kate Mosse: This novel follows the lives of two women, one during World War II and another in modern times, both intertwined with Languedoc’s tumultuous past.
- “The Girl on the Cliff” by Lucinda Riley: A dual-narrative story set in Languedoc, spanning from the early 1900s to contemporary times, revealing family secrets and love affairs.
- “The Burning Chambers” by Kate Mosse: The first installment of a trilogy set in sixteenth-century Languedoc during the Wars of Religion, exploring the religious tensions of the time.
- “Labyrinth of the Spirits” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: While not directly set in Languedoc, this novel is the final volume of “The Cemetery of Forgotten Books” series and references the region.
- “The Winemaker’s Wife” by Kristin Harmel: A story set against the backdrop of the Champagne region, but with ties to Languedoc’s wine industry and its history.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Languedoc
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