"The Apothecary Melchior series plunges the reader into 15th-century Tallinn when
Estonia is at the edge of Christian lands and the last foothold before the East: a town of foreign merchants and engineers, dominated by the mighty castle of Toompea and the construction of St Olaf’s Church, soon to become the tallest building in the world. Apothecary Melchior is a divisive figure in the town: respected for his arcane knowledge and scientific curiosity but also slightly feared for his mystical witch-doctor aura. When a mysterious murder occurs in the castle, Melchior is called in to help find the killer and reveals a talent for detection. But Tallinn has a serial killer in its midst, and Melchior is tested to the limit in a plot with as many twists and turns as the turreted castle itself. Melchior uncovers a mystery surrounding St Olaf’s and a secret society that has been controlling the town for years, uncovering truths about the town that may spell danger."
Apothecary Melchior and the ghost of Rataskaevu is his first book in this series.
I discovered Hargla thanks to my brother, who suggested me the first book. I was bit suspicious about it, thinking if it is really that good as he was promoting it. Estonian history is full of wars, darkness and sad moments, so I had my doubts. But I took the first book to make my brother happy. 
I soon learnt that Harglas style is above amazing! He has written series of Apothecary Melchior so good, that I ended up reading almost all of them, I am just missing the last release.
I read them in Estonian and his style is simple, fluid and interesting. Almost in all of his books I was not able to guess who was the murderer. Or maybe I was just too much enjoying his writing style and flowing with the words, page by page.
I do not know how are his books translated into english, but if you do have a chance to read Hargla, I highly suggest his books.
Although I immagine, that to understand his writings, little knowledge of history would not be bad :)
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