What are the best historical mystery books?

The Beekeeper's Apprentice is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche fiction written by Laurie R. King as the first book in the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. With over 300 pages, this book is published in 2002 by Bantam.

The Shadow of the Wind is a historical novel by Spanish writer Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Published in 2001, it is the first book in The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series. It tells the story of Daniel, the son of an antiquarian book dealer.

The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey is a mystery detective novel originally published in 1951. This book follows the alleged crimes done by King Richard III of England in a modern police investigation setting.

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a gothic historical fiction on how children allegorically think of their birth. It tells the gothic strange encounters of the protagonist throughout the story.

Dissolution is a book by C.J Sansom that tells the story of Henry VIII. He proclaimed his self as the head of the Chruch during his reign, but not everybody will agree with him. 

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton was an inspiration to the author's own family history. The book is about the main character's discovery about her family history and her identity. It also highlights the overcoming of loved one's loss.

One Corpse Too Many is the second novel in the Cadfael Chronicles series. This book by Ellis Peters tells the story of how Brother Cadfael solves the mysterious death of the body that has been found on a battlefield.

Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn is the first novel in the Lady Julia Grey series. The book is about finding justice for the death of the husband of the main character, Julia. Julia uncovers truths as she investigates and gets her closer to the killer.

Armadale is a classic mystery fiction novel written by Wilkie Collins. This Victorian era gothic fiction book is first published in 1866. 

An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears is a historical mystery about a young woman who is accused of murdering a fellow of New College. Four witnesses claimed to tell what happened but everyone has different versions. 

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is the first book in the Flavia de Luce series written by Alan Bradley. This historical fiction mystery novel was originally published in 2009. The story is set in 1950 during summer time.

Speaks the Nightbird is a mystery thriller fiction and the first book in Matthew Corbett series written by Robert McCammon. It is first published in 2002. 

The Romanov Conspiracy is a historical fiction mystery thriller fiction about the Romanov family of Russia written by Glenn Meade. With over 500 pages, this book is published in 2012 by Howard Books.

A Free Man of Color (Benjamin January #1) by Barbara Hambly has a solid mystery plot with the well-incorporated balance of historical and social details that definitely makes it a fascinating read.

The Complete Jack the Ripper is a historical true crime non-fiction book by Donald Rumbelow. This mystery novel is first published in 1975. 

Sold Down the River (Benjamin January #4) by Barbara Hambly is a thought-provoking historical fiction on slavery, hope, and fellowship. This book shows the complexities of Creole in Louisiana.

The Ape Who Guards the Balance is a historical fiction mystery and the tenth book of Amelia Peabody written by Elizabeth Peters. It is published in 1998. 

The House of Velvet and Glass is a standalone historical fiction novel written by Katherine Howe which centers on the life of Sibyl Allston following the death of her mother and sister aboard Titanic. 

Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins is a mystery suspense and speculative fiction novel originally published in 1990 by the Bantam Books. This epic narrative was the fifth book written by Robins.

The Unquiet Dead is the spellbinding debut novel of Ausma Zehanat Khan. It's a complex and provocative story of loss, redemption, and the cost of justice. It will linger on readers long after the last page.

The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore is a horror fiction and mystery adventure novel originally published in 1999. This book belongs to Moore's Pine Cove series. It was followed by The Stupidest Angel.

The Iron Angel by David Fulmer is the fifth novel in the award-winning series of the author himself. This book depicts historical mysteries on the time and place of the New Orleans.

If the Dead Rise Not is a historical mystery novel written by Philip Kerr. First published in 2009, it is the sixth book in the Bernie Gunther series. It follows the story of detective Bernie Gunther as he tries to uncover Nazi crimes.