Can you recommend the best historical crime novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and the mysteries are engaging. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's more light - hearted compared to some darker crime novels.

A good beginner - friendly UK crime novel is 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill. It has a spooky atmosphere and a simple yet engaging mystery. It's not too complex, so it's easy for new readers of the genre to get into. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith, while set in Botswana, has a very accessible style. It shows the simple yet effective detective work of Mma Ramotswe, which can be a good introduction to the idea of crime - solving in novels.

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' short stories are great. They are easy to read and Holmes' deductive reasoning is really interesting. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a good collection to start with.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic with a simple yet very engaging mystery. Ten strangers are lured to an island and then start to die one by one, and you're left guessing who the killer is.

A great beginner - friendly lesbian crime novel is 'Blue is the Warmest Color' by Julie Maroh. It's a graphic novel, so it's a bit more visual and easier to digest. It tells a story of love and self - discovery within a context that has elements of social 'crime' like discrimination. Another option is 'The Butchering Art' by Lindsey Fitzharris. It combines historical facts with a crime - solving narrative and has some lesbian undertones that are not too complex for new readers to understand.

For beginners, 'The Pelican Brief' by John Grisham is a great choice. It has a straightforward plot about a law student who uncovers a political conspiracy. The writing is accessible and engaging.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a good start. It has an engaging mystery and a strong female character in Lisbeth Salander. It's easy to get into the story. Another one is 'Big Little Lies'. The writing style is accessible, and the story is full of drama and mystery. It's not too complex for beginners.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his methods of deduction.

I'd recommend 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It's a great starting point as it has a really engaging plot. It's about a serial killer who leaves a snowman at the crime scenes. The main character, Harry Hole, is easy to follow and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.

You could also try 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It features the detective Philip Marlowe and has a noir - ish feel. The story is full of twists and turns as Marlowe tries to solve a case involving blackmail and murder.