Can you recommend some great historic mystery novels?

There is 'Gone with the Wind' which is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. It shows how the political situation, such as the war between the North and the South, affects the lives of the characters like Scarlett O'Hara. The novel delves deep into issues like slavery, which was a major political issue at that time, and how it shaped the social and economic fabric of the South.

Sure. 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova is a great one. It weaves a tale of vampires through history. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which is a classic that combines horror and historical elements of Transylvanian folklore.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the 12th - century England, showing the lives of various classes at that time. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara.

One great historic naval fiction novel is 'Master and Commander' by Patrick O'Brian. It vividly depicts the life and adventures of a naval captain during the Napoleonic Wars. Another is 'Hornblower' series by C.S. Forester. The stories follow Horatio Hornblower's rise through the ranks in the Royal Navy. Also, 'The Cruel Sea' by Nicholas Monsarrat is excellent, showing the harshness of naval life during World War II.

Another great mystery novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story is told from different perspectives, which adds to the mystery. It has a lot of unexpected twists and the characters are complex and fascinating.

Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a classic. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. Another one is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr, which takes place in 1896 New York City and follows the investigation of a serial killer. Also, 'Gorky Park' by Martin Cruz Smith is set in the Soviet Union and is about a murder investigation in a Moscow park.

Sure. 'The Caine Mutiny' is a classic nautical mystery novel. It's set on a U.S. Navy warship and involves a complex plot of mutiny and mystery. Another good one is 'Moby - Dick', which is not only about the hunt for the great white whale but also has elements of mystery and the unknown in the vast ocean. And 'Death on the Nile' has a nautical setting and a great mystery plot full of twists and turns.

I would suggest 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It's a very complex horror mystery novel with a unique layout that adds to the mystery. The horror comes from the strange house and the events that occur within it. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is another good one. The mystery of what is really haunting Hill House and the psychological horror it creates for the characters is really well - done.

Yes. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is a wonderful mystery novel. The story is full of secrets and the shadow of the first wife, Rebecca, looms large over the new bride. It's a psychological mystery that keeps you guessing. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a great pick. Set in a medieval monastery, a series of murders occur and a monk named William of Baskerville tries to solve them using his knowledge and logic.

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic. It features a tough detective, Sam Spade, and a complex search for a valuable statuette. Another one is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. The plot unfolds on a train journey with a murder and many suspects. And then there's 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, which has a gritty noir feel with a detective, Philip Marlowe, trying to solve a case filled with mystery and danger.