Can you recommend popular historical fiction crime books for beginners?

Sure. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It's the first Sherlock Holmes story and is set in the Victorian era. Holmes' brilliant deductions and the mystery of the murder make it a must - read.

Another good one for beginners is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet engaging premise of ten people being killed one by one on an isolated island, and Christie's writing style is very accessible.

Another good one for beginners is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has a detective trying to solve a case in a seedy underworld. The writing is engaging and it gives a good feel for the noir - ish style of mystery crime fiction.

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' series is a great start. It's easy to read and has exciting mysteries for beginners. Another one is 'Encyclopedia Brown' which is also very accessible and fun.

For beginners, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and Sherlock Holmes' methods of deduction are fascinating to learn about. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It has a cozy mystery feel, with a lovable cat as part of the story. Also, 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie is a classic that's not too complex for new crime fiction readers.

For beginners, I'd suggest 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. They are easy to read and the mysteries are really engaging. Holmes' deductive reasoning is a joy to follow.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' short stories are great for beginners. They are easy to read and Holmes' logical deductions are really interesting. For example, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' is a short and exciting one. Another good choice is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It has a simple and charming style, following the adventures of a female detective in Botswana.

For beginners, I'd suggest 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series by Alexander McCall Smith. The stories are set in Botswana and feature a female detective solving various local crimes in a very charming way. Another good option is 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by J.K. Rowling (writing as Robert Galbraith). It's a well - written crime novel with a likable detective and an interesting mystery.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and engaging, and you can easily follow Holmes' brilliant deductions. Another good one is 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It has an interesting mystery plot that is not too complex for beginners and has a diverse set of characters. 'A Study in Scarlet', also part of the Sherlock Holmes series, is a good pick as it sets the foundation for Holmes' character and his methods of solving crimes.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes.