Can you recommend some new historical crime fiction books?

Peter Temple's books, like 'The Broken Shore', are also excellent. It features a detective investigating a murder in a coastal town. Temple's writing is known for its gritty portrayal of Australian life and its exploration of the country's history, with the crime elements intertwined with the social and historical aspects of the region.

There's also 'The Lewis Trilogy' by Peter May. Set on the Isle of Lewis, it combines elements of Scottish history, culture, and crime. The stories are rich in Gaelic traditions and the unique atmosphere of the islands, and the crime plots are both engaging and thought - provoking.

Then there's 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey. In this novel, a detective is laid up in a hospital and decides to investigate the mystery of King Richard III and whether he really killed the Princes in the Tower. It's a fascinating exploration of historical facts and fiction blended together in a crime - solving narrative.

Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great new release. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. The story revolves around a woman who stops speaking after being accused of murdering her husband.

One great new British crime fiction book is 'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman. It features a group of retirees who solve cold cases in their community. Another is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, which has a thrilling plot full of mystery and unexpected twists. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is also very popular. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its complex characters and a story that constantly makes you question what's really going on.

Sure. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It's the first Sherlock Holmes story and is set in the Victorian era. Holmes' brilliant deductions and the mystery of the murder make it a must - read.

Sure. 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller is a great one. It retells the story of Achilles in a very engaging way. Another is 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee, which follows a Korean family over generations. Also, 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is excellent, presenting a fictional take on the real - world concept of the Underground Railroad.

Sure. 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is a great new historical fiction book. It tells a story about a woman's struggle during the Great Depression. Another one is 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett, which explores themes of race and identity in a historical context.

There are several. For instance, 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. It delves into the life of Shakespeare's family, especially his son Hamnet. It gives a vivid picture of the Elizabethan era. Another new book is 'The Book of Longings' by Sue Monk Kidd, which imagines the story of a woman in Jesus' time. And 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, mixing historical settings with elements of Jewish and Arab folklore.

There's 'A Study in Scarlet Women' by Sherry Thomas. It reimagines Sherlock Holmes as a woman named Charlotte Holmes. The book does an excellent job of exploring the challenges a female detective would face in Victorian London. Also, 'The Anatomist's Wife' by Anna Lee Huber is a good read. The female protagonist, Lady Darby, is an artist who gets involved in solving murders in 1830s Scotland, all while dealing with the limitations placed on her as a woman.