Can you recommend some good new historical mysteries fiction books?

I would suggest 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang. This book is set in a fictional world inspired by Chinese history. It's a dark and intense read, with themes of war, power, and sacrifice. It really shows the brutality of war and how it can change a person. The main character Rin goes through a lot of development throughout the story.

One great historical fiction mystery book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. Another is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr, which takes place in 19th - century New York City and follows the investigation of a serial killer. Also, 'An Instance of the Fingerpost' by Iain Pears is a complex and engaging mystery set in 17th - century Oxford.

I also like 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee. It follows a Korean family over four generations, starting from early 1900s Korea and then their migration to Japan. It shows the historical context of Korean - Japanese relations, discrimination, and the family's struggle to survive and thrive in a foreign land.

One great New Zealand historical fiction is 'The Luminaries' by Eleanor Catton. It's set during the 1860s gold rush in New Zealand and has a complex and engaging plot with a large cast of characters. Another is 'Potiki' by Patricia Grace which delves into the Maori experience and the impact of colonialism on their land and culture.

One great New France historical fiction is 'The Colony of Unrequited Dreams' by Wayne Johnston. It delves into the early days of New France and the characters' lives within that setting.

Another excellent work could be 'Gangs of New York' by Herbert Asbury. It delves into the criminal underworld and the complex social fabric of New York in the past. It shows how different gangs and ethnic groups interacted and fought for power, giving a very detailed and gritty view of the city's history. There are also stories of political corruption and the struggle of the common people within this historical context.

One great New York historical fiction book is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. It takes you back to 1896 New York City and follows a psychologist (the alienist) and a detective as they hunt a serial killer. Another is 'Gangs of New York' which vividly depicts the violent and chaotic underworld of the city in the 19th century.

One great new WW2 historical fiction is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story of two sisters in France during the war. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which beautifully weaves the tales of a blind French girl and a German boy. Also, 'The Alice Network' is quite good as it combines the story of a female spy network during WW2.

Well, 'The Book of Lost Names' is a newish historical fiction book. It's about a young woman in Nazi - occupied France who forges documents to save Jewish children. There are also many indie - published new releases in this genre that are worth exploring.

There are several new books in historical fiction. For instance, 'The Book of Longings' which imagines the life of a woman named Ana, who is married to Jesus. It gives a different perspective on that time period. Additionally, 'Circe' by Madeline Miller is a new take on the story of the Greek mythological figure Circe, set in a historical context with rich descriptions of the ancient world.