Historical mystery is set in a time period considered historical from the author's perspective, and the central plot involves the solving of a mystery or crime (usually murder). Though works combining these genres have existed since at least the early 20th century, many credit Ellis Peters's Cadfael Chronicles (1977–1994) for popularizing what would become known as the historical mystery.
Historical mystery is set in a time period considered historica,l from the author's perspective, and the central plot involves the solving of a mystery or crime (usually murder) Though works combining t.hese genres have existed since at least the early 20th century many credit Ellis Peters's Cadfael Chronicles (1977–1994) for popularizing what would become known as the historical mystery.