- “Brideshead Revisited” by Evelyn Waugh: This classic novel follows the life of Charles Ryder and his relationship with the aristocratic Flyte family, set against the backdrop of Oxford and Brideshead Castle.
- “An Inspector Morse series” by Colin Dexter: This beloved detective series is primarily set in Oxford, featuring the brilliant Inspector Morse as he unravels complex crimes in the city.
- “The Oxford Murders” by Guillermo Martínez: This thrilling novel combines mathematics and murder as a series of crimes occurs in and around Oxford University.
- “Jude the Obscure” by Thomas Hardy: While not entirely set in Oxfordshire, this novel features the city prominently as the protagonist, Jude Fawley, strives to gain knowledge at the fictional “Christminster” (based on Oxford).
- “His Dark Materials” trilogy by Philip Pullman: This fantastical series includes “Northern Lights” (or “The Golden Compass”), “The Subtle Knife,” and “The Amber Spyglass,” with significant portions set in Oxford and its parallel universe, Lyra’s Oxford.
- “The Moving Toyshop” by Edmund Crispin: A murder-mystery novel set in Oxford featuring eccentric characters and a toyshop that vanishes overnight, creating an intriguing puzzle to solve.
- “The Franchise Affair” by Josephine Tey: Though not entirely based in Oxfordshire, this crime novel involves a mysterious disappearance and subsequent legal case that takes place in the fictitious town of Milford (inspired by Abingdon-on-Thames).
- “The Chronicles of Narnia” series by C.S. Lewis: Although mostly set in the magical land of Narnia, these beloved books, including “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” begin with a scene in Oxford, where the Pevensie children leave for their wondrous adventures.
- “The Rainbow” by D.H. Lawrence: This novel explores the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family, touching upon themes of love, passion, and societal change, with some sections set in Oxford.
- “The Inspector Lewis series” by Colin Dexter: An extension of the Inspector Morse universe, this detective series follows Inspector Lewis and his partner as they solve cases throughout Oxfordshire, showcasing the beauty and complexities of the region.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Oxfordshire
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