Books like The curse of the kings

The curse of the kings by Eleanor Burford reads as mysterious, suspenseful. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Demon Lover (Chivers Sound Library)

Eleanor Burford · 1982

Both explore mystery & forbidden love

80% genome match

A Tall Dark Stranger

Joan Smith · 1995

Both explore mystery & danger

72% genome match

The Mystery of the Gulls

Phyllis A. Whitney · 1949

Both explore danger

70% genome match

Lady Aurelia's Bequest

Sheila F. Walsh · 1987

Same romance feel

69% genome match

Bride of a Stranger:(Classic Gothics Collection)

Jennifer Blake · 1977

Both explore mystery & forbidden love

75% genome match

The dancing floor

Barbara Michaels · 1997

Both explore forbidden love

67% genome match

Madam, Will You Talk?

Mary Stewart · 1954

Both explore danger

64% genome match

Winterwood

Dorothy Eden · 1967

Same romance feel

65% genome match

The silver dolphin

Velda Johnston · 1979

Both explore danger

68% genome match

The stone maiden

Alexandra Manners · 1973

Both explore mystery

70% genome match

Green darkness

Anya Seton · 1972

Both explore forbidden love & curses

77% genome match

Whitefern

V. C. Andrews · 2016

Same romance feel

55% genome match