Historical mysteries are a unique genre, as they combine the intrigue of a mystery along with a specific time period in the past. Readers of this exciting genre are treated to wonderful adventure stories while learning about another time period. Here is a sampling of fiction books that combines the components of mystery and historical settings.
“A true investigator is a master of the art of observation, paying keen attention to his surroundings. Even the least significant piece of evidence may prove the key to unraveling the truth.”—H.M. Hardcastle, Principles of Detection: A Manual for the Amateur and Professional Investigator, 1893. Excerpt from the book Premeditated Myrtle, by Elizabeth C. Bunce.
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