The Plague Tales by Ann Benson might fit. There are two interwoven 
stories: 

1) Modern-day (or a bit into the future) - A female protagonist who has 
discovered a very old strain of the plague.
2) The 1300s: A Spanish male physician trying to save the English royal 
family from the same strain. 

I actually liked the "past" story better, but it was a fun read all 
around. There are three books in the series, but the first one can stand 
alone. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198686.The_Plague_Tales
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Cat Henry 
Digital Librarian 
Wake County Public Libraries
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Date:   11/01/2016 09:51 PM
Subject:        Mysteries for a voracious reader-specific plot device
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> 
> Hi everyone:
> 
> There is a voracious reader of mysteries at my library who is seeking
> mysteries/thrillers with the following appeal factors:
> 
> Female protagonist
> Setting is contemporary but the mystery involves a past event that 
impacts
> the present
> Fast paced preferred
> 
> Any thoughts or ideas would be welcome, including films available on 
DVDs.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Paula Pergament
> Information Services Librarian
> Lincolnwood Public Library

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