Mystery
Read Mystery Classics in English
769 mystery books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best mystery classics to read in English as a learner?
The best mystery classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with £19,000, Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa and Zero Data. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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Level B2MysteryAmbrotox and Limping DickAt a tranquil country estate, a mysterious secret looms as a brilliant chemist’s brother arrives unaware of the deadly stakes—and the young woman caught between them senses that li…
Level B2MysteryAmbrose Lavendale, DiplomatAmidst wartime intrigue and whispered secrets in a bustling London bar, a peculiar little man’s unsettling laughter sparks curiosity and suspicion, drawing a diplomat into a web of…
Level B2MysteryAirship Andy; Or, The Luck of a Brave BoyA homeless boy with a knack for mechanics takes a job in a struggling garage, where he battles unfair bosses and shady dealings.
Level B2MysteryAir Service Boys over the Atlantic; Or, The Longest Flight on RecordTwo young American aviators, skilled and daring, take to the skies during the final year of World War I, facing deadly missions, enemy pilots, and harrowing battles as they strive…
Level B2MysteryAgatha WebbAt a lavish dance in Sutherlandtown, a sudden cry of "Murder!
Level B2MysteryAdventures of Sherlock Holmes: IllustratedA brilliant detective with unparalleled powers of observation tackles baffling crimes that confound the official police, all while navigating the complexities of human nature and h…
Level B2MysteryAda, the Betrayed; Or, The Murder at the Old Smithy. A Romance of PassionA murder at the old smithy sets off a tangled web of passion, betrayal, and dark secrets spanning years.
Level B2MysteryAaron Rodd, DivinerIn foggy London, a reclusive lawyer with a shadowed past encounters a mysterious young woman whose family has suffered great hardships, drawing him into a web of secrets and confid…
Level B2MysteryA tragedy of love and hateIn the serene Holme Woods, a chilling discovery shatters the summer calm: Lady Clarice Alden lies drowned in the river, her life cut short beneath the bright sun while the world ca…
Level B2MysteryA lady in blackIn a quiet parish where appearances dictate the social order, suspicion falls on a stylish widow whose mysterious past unsettles her neighbors.
Level B2MysteryA Woman at Bay; Or, A Fiend in SkirtsInfiltrating the world of hoboes and yeggmen, a skilled detective and his team go undercover to uncover the elusive "Hobo Harry," the mysterious mastermind behind a wave of railroa…
Level B2MysteryA Vendetta of the HillsIn a sunlit California valley, a determined architect turned Westerner returns to a rugged frontier town, where legends of hidden gold, old rivalries, and mysterious figures like t…
Level B2MysteryA Traitor's WooingAt a glittering London ball, a mysterious Maharajah woos a charming Englishwoman under watchful eyes, setting the stage for a tangled web of intrigue and hidden motives where nothi…
Level B2MysteryA Thousand Francs Reward; and, Military SketchesWhen a respected merchant vanishes without a trace in the bustling Quartier du Marais, a determined detective follows subtle clues—from a watch-check to a final café visit—to unrav…
Level B2MysteryA Study in ScarletA wounded army doctor returns to London to rebuild his life and unexpectedly meets a brilliant, eccentric scientist with unparalleled knowledge.
Level B2MysteryA Stolen Name; Or, The Man Who Defied Nick CarterA master criminal adopts a stolen identity tied to a dilapidated Virginia estate, setting the stage for a daring adventure in debt, deception, and defiance.
Level B2MysteryA Son of Ishmael: A NovelIn a remote old house shadowed by mystery, Nancy Follett lives a secluded life under her father's strict watch, until the enigmatic Adrian Rowton breaks through their isolation.
Level B2MysteryA Sharper's Downfall; Or, Into the NetA daring burglary unfolds in a Wall Street speculator’s home, with thieves escaping under cover of night.
Level B2MysteryA Search For A Secret: A Novel. Vol. 2A family's future is thrown into turmoil when a crucial will disappears, sparking fierce rivalries and secret alliances.
Level B2MysteryA Queen's ErrorIn a neglected, long-shuttered house, a mysterious elderly woman invites a stranger into her dimly lit basement boudoir filled with art and secrets.
Level B2MysteryA Point of TestimonyA witty and unconventional detective is summoned to a wealthy estate where a prominent man has been strangled, and suspicion falls on those closest to him.
Level B2MysteryA Modern WizardTwo young lawyers await their first big case when a mysterious poisoning rocks their city, involving a beautiful musician's suspicious death and her missing physician sweetheart—ca…
Level B2MysteryA Master of MysteriesA professional ghost exposer takes on the eerie mystery of a young artist’s sudden death at a haunted inn, where superstition and suspicion collide.
Level B2MysteryA Maker of HistoryAn English youth, stranded in a dense forest, stumbles upon secretive meetings and guarded trains, drawn into a web of espionage and danger.
Level B2MysteryA Lost LeaderAmid political intrigue and personal sacrifice, a former leader seeks peace away from the tumult, but old alliances and ambitions draw him back into a high-stakes game where love,…
Level B2MysteryA Husband by ProxyIn bustling New York, a fledgling criminologist faces a mysterious woman seeking unusual assistance, plunging him into a web of secrets and danger as he navigates the city's shadow…![Cover of A Hoodoo Machine; or, The Motor Boys' Runabout No. 1313. by Stanley R. [Adapter] Matthews](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/daf69uge1ofc73dhbqh0.webp)
Level B2MysteryA Hoodoo Machine; or, The Motor Boys' Runabout No. 1313.Three boys chase a wildly uncontrolling runabout tagged with double unlucky number 1313, uncovering a mysterious machine that defies reason and threatens chaos on the road.
Level B2MysteryA Difficult Problem: 1900A grieving widow is haunted by a mysterious death notice for her husband—who is also reported dead in a telegram sent the same day.
Level B2MysteryA Dead ReckoningIn the serene setting of Beechley Towers, newlywed Clara Brooke cherishes the bliss of early marriage while her friends debate the complexities of love and distance.
Level B2MysteryA Crime of the Under-seasIn the bustling Grand Oriental Hotel at Colombo, three men with secretive, dangerous livelihoods cross paths: a smuggler, a shadowy tracker of a fugitive banker, and a mysterious p…
Level B2MysteryA Cigarette Clew; Or, "Salted" For a MillionA relentless detective returns to New York to track down two elusive swindlers who’ve fled east from Montana, unraveling a trail of danger and deception that could lead to a millio…
Level B2MysteryA Canadian Farm Mystery; Or, Pam the PioneerOn a Canadian farm, resourceful Pam faces unexpected challenges with quick wit and daring plans, turning mishaps into thrilling adventures.
Level B2MysteryA Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without MoralsA lone sniper waits in the South American mountains, aiming to kill a man riding through a rugged valley.
Level B2MysteryA Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's VendettaA mysterious letter from Brazil sets a cryptic dinner meeting for four strangers from distant lands, bound by an unknown connection.
Level B2MysteryA Battle for Right; Or, A Clash of WitsIn a refined roadside inn near New York, a tense poker game erupts into accusations of cheating and a fierce clash of wills, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wits wher…
Level B2Mystery813A wealthy man suspects someone is secretly entering his locked hotel suite despite all precautions, triggering a tense investigation filled with mysterious intrusions and hidden da…
Level B2Mystery7 to 12: A Detective StoryA discreet detective is called to investigate the theft of Mrs.
Level B2Mystery4-1/2B, ErosIn a corrupt Venusian colony, space-trader Hank Karns confronts a rigged trial that condemns his friend to brutal imprisonment and seizes his ship.
Level B2Mystery32 CaliberA man’s perfect golf game is shattered when his brother-in-law’s wife vanishes with a notorious suitor, sparking a tangled web of love, betrayal, and suspicion that demands a keen…
Level B2Mystery'Doc.' GordonA young, ambitious physician embarks on a 25-mile walk to begin his medical career in a small town, filled with hopeful energy and a sense of purpose.
Level B2Mystery"And That's How It Was, Officer"When gangsters vanish mysteriously in Morton City, Homer Nicholas recounts a whirlwind of events involving his eccentric uncle, a secret serum, and an unlikely wedding that may hol…
Level B2RomanceA Romance of Billy-Goat HillThe classic romance novel by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice.
Level B2MysteryFriday, the Thirteenth: A NovelThe classic mystery novel by Thomas William Lawson.
Level B2MysteryThe Complete Sherlock HolmesDeduction, fog and gaslight — the complete canon of the world's first consulting detective.
Level B2MysteryThe Daughter of Anderson CrowThe classic mystery novel by George Barr McCutcheon.
Level B2MysteryThe Green MummyThe classic mystery novel by Fergus Hume.
Level B2GothicThe Phantom of the OperaThe classic mystery novel by Gaston Leroux.
Level B2HorrorThe String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.The classic mystery novel by Thomas Peckett Prest.