The Best Historical Mystery Books of All Time According to Experts

Explore the best historical mystery books of all time according to experts and book editors! That's Worth Reading identifies the best books based on recommendations from thought leaders.

The historical mystery or historical whodunit is a subgenre of two literary genres, historical fiction and mystery fiction. These works are set in a time period considered historical from the author's perspective, and the central plot involves the solving of a mystery or crime.