Recommend some World War One mystery novels.

They often have a dark and somber tone due to the war setting. For example, the descriptions of the battlefields and the impact on the characters.

Sure. 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick. It's a brilliant mystery set in an alternate world where the Axis powers won World War 2. The mystery surrounds the authenticity of a book within the story that seems to suggest a different history. Another is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It has elements of mystery as it tells the story of two sisters in France during the war and the secrets they keep from each other.

One great World War 2 mystery novel is 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn. It weaves together the stories of two women, one a spy during the war and the other in the aftermath. It's full of mystery as the characters' pasts are slowly uncovered.

One great World War 1 mystery novel is 'Birds of a Feather' by Jacqueline Winspear. It features Maisie Dobbs, a psychologist and investigator, and the story is set against the backdrop of post - World War 1 England. Another is 'The Black Hand' by Will Thomas. It involves a detective trying to solve a mystery related to the war. And 'The Return of Captain John Emmett' by Elizabeth Speller is also a notable one, which delves into the psychological and physical traumas of soldiers after the war through a mystery plot.

Sure. 'The Return of Captain John Emmett' by Elizabeth Speller is a good start. It has a clear mystery plot and the writing is accessible, helping new readers understand the post - war atmosphere. Another option is 'Birds of a Feather' by Jacqueline Winspear. The main character Maisie Dobbs is very relatable, and the mystery she has to solve is engaging.

One of the best is 'The Odessa File' by Frederick Forsyth. It weaves a complex web of mystery around post - World War 2 Nazi activities. The story follows a journalist as he tries to uncover a mystery related to a former SS officer. Another great one is 'Fatherland' by Robert Harris. It presents an alternate history mystery where Germany has won the war, and a detective has to solve a murder that has political implications.

One great World War I mystery novel is 'Birds of a Feather' by Jacqueline Winspear. It features Maisie Dobbs, a private investigator, and is set against the backdrop of post - World War I England. Another is 'A Test of Wills' by Charles Todd. The story is about Inspector Ian Rutledge, a shell - shocked veteran trying to solve a murder in a small English village after the war.

Sure. 'A Test of Wills' by Charles Todd is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery plot and the post - war setting is well - described. It's easy to follow for beginners.

Sure. 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks is an excellent World War One novel. It delves into the experiences of soldiers in the trenches and also has a parallel storyline in modern times exploring the legacy of the war. 'Regeneration' by Pat Barker is also notable. It focuses on the treatment of shell - shocked soldiers and gives insights into the psychological toll of the war. And don't forget 'Johnny Got His Gun' by Dalton Trumbo, a powerful anti - war novel that shows the extreme suffering of a soldier who is severely injured in the war.

Sure. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque is a very famous one. It vividly depicts the harsh reality and the psychological trauma of soldiers in World War One.