Mystery
Read Mystery Classics in English
1,733 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 Young Wallingford, Young Blood and Yollop. 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 B2MysteryThe Great Green Diamond; Or, Thief Against ThiefAn African explorer fleeing deadly enemies from a secretive Abyssinian cult seeks help in New York, haunted by the sinister gaze of Ajeeb, the fanatical high priest.
Level C1MysteryThe Great God PanA doctor claims to have discovered a way to lift the veil between our world and a hidden reality, promising to reveal the terrifying truth hidden beneath everyday life—an experimen…
Level B2MysteryThe Great God GoldA mysterious, dying stranger with a secret past and a cryptic blue envelope enlists the help of a struggling doctor in Paris, hinting at a hidden truth tied to exotic lands and urg…
Level B2MysteryThe Great Diamond Syndicate; Or, The Hardest Crew on RecordWhen a vast fortune in diamonds is stolen and a brutal murder shocks a quiet household, a sharp detective must unravel a tangled web of secrets and violence to catch the ruthless c…
Level B2MysteryThe Great Court ScandalStranded in Paris with a mounting hotel bill and danger closing in, a crafty group must persuade the enigmatic and clever “Ladybird” to risk everything for their escape.
Level C1MysteryThe Gray MaskA determined detective is tasked with infiltrating the elusive Hennion gang by impersonating a scarred, masked explosives expert.
Level B2MysteryThe Gray Madam: 1899A man and his ill wife experience a chilling encounter with a mysterious gray-clad woman who seems to vanish into thin air—only for a tragic accident to reveal a haunting connectio…
Level C1MysteryThe Grand Babylon HôtelIn the opulent Grand Babylon Hotel, an unexpected visitor orders a mysterious cocktail, disrupting the serene elegance of its smoking-room.
Level B2MysteryThe GovernorsA young woman from a quiet village steps into the dazzling, intimidating world of New York high society to meet her powerful uncle, a millionaire financier, where secrets, treacher…
Level B2MysteryThe Golf Course MysteryOn a perfect sunny day at the Maraposa Golf Club, a high-stakes cup-winners' match promises excitement—and beneath the surface, a mysterious tragedy looms, threatening to unravel t…
Level B2MysteryThe Golden WebA desperate man seeks a fresh start in the ruthless world of business, confronting failure and the harsh realities of ambition.
Level C1MysteryThe Golden Triangle: The Return of Arsène LupinIn war-torn Paris, a mysterious officer shadows a nurse unaware of the silent, wounded soldiers lurking nearby, while a suspicious taxi follows.
Level C1MysteryThe Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet StrangeIn the glittering world of high society, a young debutante leads a secret double life as a detective, navigating scandals and mysteries that only a woman of her wit and charm can u…
Level B2MysteryThe Golden Face: A Great 'Crook' RomanceAn ex-officer struggling to find his place after the war accepts a mysterious, high-paying job driving a Rolls for the enigmatic Rudolph Rayne.
Level B1MysteryThe Golden Boys at the Haunted CampWhen a mysterious visitor offers a strange proposition, two brothers find themselves drawn into the eerie mystery of a lakeside camp haunted by ghostly rumors that have frightened…
Level B2MysteryThe Golden Boys Rescued by RadioTwo inventive brothers in a small Maine town create a groundbreaking wireless device, sparking excitement and mystery as they test its range and potential.
Level B1MysteryThe Golden Boys Along the River AllagashTwo resourceful boys face mechanical troubles on their motorboat along the River Allagash, calling on the clever Jack Golden to solve the mystery of the stubborn engine—and uncover…
Level B2MysteryThe Gold BagA young detective teams up with the brilliant Fleming Stone, whose uncanny ability to deduce hidden truths from the smallest clues turns a routine shoe shine into a captivating mys…
Level B2MysteryThe Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old HouseFour adventurous friends set out to uncover the truth behind the eerie, centuries-old Meeker House, defying ghost stories and local fears in a thrilling quest that tests their cour…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Hillcrest Farm; Or, The Secret of the RocksStruggling to keep her family afloat after her mother's death, Lydia Bray juggles work and responsibility in a cramped tenement, where mysterious neighbors and secrets in nearby wi…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of GreycliffA lively reunion at Greycliff Hall sparks joy and anticipation as old friends settle into their shared suite, ready to embrace school life and the adventures ahead at this spirited…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of ChequertreesIn a village shadowed by an ivy-covered house with locked doors and whispered secrets, a mysterious invitation draws Pamela and other girls into a web of intrigue and hidden truths…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High; Or, Rivals for All HonorsTwo high school friends hatch a clever scheme to attract customers using a magnifying glass and a loaf of bread, sparking laughter and community buzz.
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High on Track and Field: Or, The Champions of the School LeagueA spirited group of Central High girls navigate friendship, lively rivalries, and mysterious newcomers just as a strange chase unfolds below their hilltop perch—pulling them into a…
Level B1MysteryThe Girls of Central High on Lake Luna; Or, The Crew That WonTwin sisters Dora and Dorothy paddle through Lake Luna’s mysterious Cavern Island, drawn into a thrilling chase involving a masked stranger, a daring robbery, and secrets tied to t…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High at Basketball; Or, The Great Gymnasium MysteryTensions rise on the Central High girls' basketball team as fierce competition meets simmering rivalries under the watchful eye of their strict instructor, Mrs.
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross: Or, Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy CauseLaura, a sharp high school bookkeeper, discovers a mysterious fifty-dollar shortage in her father's jewelry store just as Christmas approaches.
Level C1MysteryThe Girl from MaltaA lavish steamship voyage to Malta sets the stage for romance, rivalry, and secrets among a lively group of passengers.
Level C1MysteryThe Girl and the Bill: An American Story of Mystery, Romance and AdventureIn bustling Chicago, a practical young lawyer’s orderly world is upended when he encounters a mysterious woman caught in a chaotic traffic jam, sparking a chance meeting that hints…
Level B2MysteryThe Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong; Or, Peg of Tamarack HillsA group of spirited girls, inspired by summer camp adventures, plan their own wilderness retreat by a charming mountain lake—where friendship, fun, and unexpected mysteries await a…
Level C1MysteryThe Girl PhilippaAs war looms over Europe in 1914, secret negotiations and shifting alliances threaten to reshape the world—and the fate of Philippa, whose life becomes entwined with these turbulen…
Level B1MysteryThe Girl Next DoorTwo girls reunite in the city, where one reveals a secret born from loneliness and the stark contrast between country life and anonymous apartment living.
Level B1MysteryThe Girl Aviators and the Phantom AirshipA daring sister and brother team chase a thrilling prize for innovative aviators, building a remarkable yellow monoplane in hopes of conquering the skies—and outsmarting mysterious…
Level C1MysteryThe Ghost-Seer; or the Apparitionist; and Sport of DestinyIn Venice during Carnival, a prince and his companion are shadowed by a mysterious masked Armenian who cryptically announces a death at nine, launching them into a bewildering adve…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of One Man CouleeA haunting legend stirs in a lonely shack where Olafson, a lost violinist, is said to return on moonlit nights to play the elusive song of the north wind.
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of Mystery AirportHigh above a foggy swamp, teen pilot Garry and his nervous friend Chick join a daring test pilot on a ghost hunt to uncover the truth behind eerie apparitions haunting Mystery Airp…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of Guir HouseA mysterious letter invites a man to a remote Virginia station, promising a meeting with the enigmatic Dorothy Guir.
Level C1MysteryThe Ghost Ship: A Mystery of the SeaAs the SS Star of the North battles mounting storms on her final voyage, uneasy winds and restless seas hint at a lurking mystery aboard this sturdy cargo steamer navigating the tr…
Level C2MysteryThe Ghost PiratesA sailor joins the ill-fated Mortzestus, rumored to be haunted and cursed with bad luck.
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost Breaker: A Novel Based Upon the PlayAmidst the fading twilight of an old Southern manor, a wounded colonel entrusts his son with a grim mission: to uncover the truth and avenge the mysterious deaths that have shatter…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost Breaker: A Melodramatic Farce in Four ActsWhen a daring adventurer and a princess cross paths amid mysterious hotel intrigues and shadowy detectives, they find themselves entangled in a whirlwind of suspense and farce that…
Level C1MysteryThe Gerrard Street Mystery and Other Weird TalesUncover eerie secrets and puzzling events in a collection of strange tales that challenge the ordinary and delve into the mysterious corners of human experience.
Level C1MysteryThe Germ Growers: An Australian story of adventure and mysteryIn the wilds near Kimberley, two men uncover a mysterious secret linked to a remote gold-field, sparking a tale of adventure and intrigue that challenges their very sanity and comp…
Level C1MysteryThe Gentleman Who Vanished: A Psychological PhantasyOn a sweltering London night, two friends gamble away fortunes amid tension and bitter rivalry.
Level B2MysteryThe Gay Triangle: The Romance of the First Air AdventurersIn the misty Norfolk fens, a revolutionary motor-car transforms into a silent monoplane, piloted by two daring adventurers.
Level C1MysteryThe Gates of ChanceA mysterious calling card thrust into a crowded New York intersection sets a reluctant man on a curious path to an unknown address, promising an evening of intrigue amid the city's…
Level C1MysteryThe Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High UpIn a gritty London alley, a weathered seaman and a sharp street-smart boy forge an unlikely alliance amid the city's lowly courts.
Level C1MysteryThe Game and the CandleTwo brothers face financial ruin and must choose between honor and desperation to save their family estate.