What are the most popular historical fiction murder mystery books?

Sure, 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a well-known one. It's a classic in the genre.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely popular. These novels, such as 'A Study in Scarlet', feature the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they solve complex murder mysteries in Victorian London. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills are what make these stories so engaging.

Definitely 'In Cold Blood'. It's a classic. It was ground - breaking in the true - crime genre as it combined detailed reporting with a narrative style that made it a page - turner.

One popular historical mystery fiction book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It is set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. Another is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr, which takes place in 1896 New York City and follows the investigation of a serial killer. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is also well - known, blending historical facts with a modern - day mystery centered around the works of Leonardo da Vinci.

Complex characters are also typical. There are usually detectives or investigators with their own quirks and backstories. And the suspects are often multi - faceted. In historical fiction, they may be influenced by the events and beliefs of the time. For instance, a character might be a religious zealot in a medieval - set mystery, which could be related to the motive.

Well, 'The Thirteenth Tale' had a lot of fans too. It's a gothic - style historical fiction that weaves a complex web of mystery and family secrets. The atmospheric writing and the way it unfolds the story over different time periods really attracted readers.

Well, 'Homegoing' was also very popular. Its multi - generational and multi - cultural story was very engaging. It was able to connect different historical periods and places in a very seamless way, which made it stand out among the other historical fiction books of 2016.

Also, 'Pachinko' was popular. Its multi - generational story of a Korean family was appealing to a wide range of readers. It not only told a great family story but also educated readers about the historical context of Korea under Japanese rule and the experiences of Korean immigrants.

In '100 historical fiction books', 'The Book Thief' is highly popular. Set during World War II, it tells the story of a girl who steals books. It has a unique narrative style. Also, 'The Help' is very well - liked. It shows the racial situation in the American South in the 1960s.

Some of the most popular historical fiction books include 'Gone with the Wind' which vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' that takes readers back to 12th - century England, showing the building of a cathedral. 'Wolf Hall' is also very popular, focusing on the life of Thomas Cromwell in Tudor England.