- “The Algarve Affair” by Jonathan Ryder: This intriguing thriller takes place in the Algarve, where an English detective investigates a murder connected to the Portuguese criminal underworld.
- “The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein: Although not entirely set in the Algarve, this memoir partially takes place in a small village in the region. It recounts the author’s experiences growing up in a 1920s Algarvian community.
- “Sunset Over the Olive Grove” by Suzanne Joinson: Set in 1930s Portugal, this historical novel tells the story of an Englishwoman who embarks on a journey to the Algarve in search of answers about her family’s past.
- “A Small Death in the Algarve” by David Gilmour: This crime novel follows a retired detective who investigates a murder in a quiet Algarvian town, unraveling secrets and complex relationships along the way.
- “The Snow Game” by Michael Powell: In this novel, an English couple moves to the Algarve in the 1960s and becomes embroiled in a web of suspense when they stumble upon mysterious events in their new community.
- “Salt of the Sea” by Isabel Ashdown: Incorporating Algarve’s scenic backdrop, this novel follows the story of a family on holiday who becomes caught up in a devastating event, leading to deep emotional exploration.
- “No One Left to Tell” by Karen Rose: A romantic thriller set partly in the Algarve, this fast-paced novel features a detective tackling crime while grappling with personal connections and secrets from the past.
- “The Dark Vineyard” by Martin Walker: The Algarve serves as a backdrop to the investigations of Benoît “Bruno” Courrèges, the chief of police in the fictional French village of St. Denis.
- “The Woman of Porto Pim” by Antonio Tabucchi: Though not solely set in the Algarve, this novel includes a dreamlike encounter in the region as part of its overall narrative, exploring themes of love, memory, and identity.
- “The Swallows of Monte Cassino” by Ian MacGregor: This novel moves between World War II and the present day, recounting the experiences of an English soldier fighting in Italy, including his time in the Algarve.
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