Best Christmas Crime Fiction: Recommendations and Classics

One great piece of Christmas literary fiction is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a classic that has been adapted numerous times. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a miserly man to one full of Christmas spirit is both heartwarming and thought - provoking.

One of the best London crime fictions is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries in London. The detailed descriptions of London's foggy streets and Victorian-era settings add to the charm. Another great one is 'The Jack the Ripper' novels which are often based on the real - life unsolved crimes of Jack the Ripper in London. They offer a dark and gritty look at the underbelly of the city.

One great lesbian literature fiction is 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' by Jeanette Winterson. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young girl growing up in a strict Pentecostal community and her discovery of her own sexuality. The prose is beautiful and it offers a deep exploration of identity and love.

One of the best German historical fictions is 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. It vividly portrays the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Another great one is 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass. It's a complex and surreal exploration of German history from the perspective of a character who refuses to grow up. Also, 'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink is a thought - provoking work that delves into post - war Germany and issues of guilt and memory.

The 'Shopaholic & Sister' by Sophie Kinsella can also be considered. It's set during Christmas time and has a romantic plotline as Becky tries to sort out her family issues and her relationship with her sister, all while having a budding romance with her husband. It's a light - hearted and fun read that really captures the Christmas spirit.

Some of the best mystery crime fiction books include 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills are legendary. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is another classic. The hunt for the valuable statuette is filled with double - crosses and mystery. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a great read. It features a female detective in Botswana, and the stories are both charming and full of mystery, often dealing with local crimes and human nature in a unique way.

Definitely check out 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones. Although it's not a traditional crime novel in the sense of being about detectives and criminals all the time, it deals with the 'crime' of an unjust imprisonment and its impact on a marriage. It's a beautifully written novel that shows the human side of a situation that could be considered a crime against an individual.

One of the best South African crime fiction works is 'Devil's Peak' by Deon Meyer. It has a great plot with complex characters.

Another hidden gem could be 'Christmas Crimes at Castle Court' by Elizabeth Kane. This book focuses on a series of thefts and a possible murder in an old castle during Christmas. The descriptions of the castle and the Christmas festivities within it are really vivid.

'Dash & Lily's Book of Dares' is also a wonderful Christmas romantic fiction. Dash and Lily pass a notebook back and forth, sharing their thoughts, dreams and dares during the Christmas time in New York City. Their exchanges are filled with humor and gradually develop into a romantic connection.