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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
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 B2MysteryThe G-man's son at Porpoise IslandTwo adventurous boys set sail for the mysterious Porpoise Island, only to be shadowed by a suspiciously fast, gray speedboat.
Level B2MysteryThe FrontierTensions rise as the German frontier post near the circus of the Butte-aux-Loups is repeatedly felled, hinting at brewing conflict.
Level B2MysteryThe Four-Pools MysteryA sharp-witted reporter with a knack for uncovering secrets dives into the notorious Patterson-Pratt forgery case, challenging a lawyer drawn reluctantly into a world of sensationa…
Level B2MysteryThe Four-Fingered Glove; Or, The Cost of a LieA wealthy young socialite arrives at detective Nick Carter’s door at dawn, desperate and troubled, setting the stage for a high-stakes mystery entwined with secrets, society scanda…
Level B2MysteryThe Four StragglersFour weary soldiers from different backgrounds find themselves stranded together behind enemy lines during a chaotic battle, forced to confront their shared fate amid the relentles…
Level B2MysteryThe Four Faces: A MysteryA mysterious stranger named Hugesson Gastrell rents a London house without introduction, arousing suspicion and intrigue among his neighbors.
Level B2MysteryThe Four Canadian Highwaymen; Or, The Robbers of Markham SwampIn the shadowy forests near Little York, a charming young woman and a mischievous man meet amid the harvest season, setting the stage for a gripping tale of the notorious Markham S…
Level B2MysteryThe Fortune HunterA charming but impecunious actor navigates New York's working-class society, weaving charm and ambition among its vibrant characters.
Level B2MysteryThe Flaming JewelA determined man races through upstate forests and shadowy innkeepers to track a band of international thieves linked to a mysterious Levantine diamond broker.
Level B2MysteryThe Five KnotsIn a grand estate filled with exotic orchids and elegant guests, Beatrice Galloway senses a mysterious presence lurking in the shadows, hinting at secrets beneath the opulent surfa…
Level B2MysteryThe Firm of GirdlestoneIn the shadowy offices of Girdlestone and Co.
Level B2MysteryThe Film of FearA rising motion picture star receives a mysterious letter sealed with a grim death's head, shaking her glamorous world and hinting at dark secrets lurking behind the silver screen'…
Level B2MysteryThe Film MysteryA beloved film star collapses and dies suddenly during a movie shoot in a wealthy banker's library, sparking an urgent investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding h…
Level B2MysteryThe Face and the MaskIn the heart of Paris, Lurine’s daily routine and secret strolls bring her into contact with the enigmatic Jean, whose mysterious requests and shadowy charm threaten to unravel her…
Level B2MysteryThe Exploits of ElaineA relentless master criminal known only by the eerie symbol of a clutching hand terrorizes New York's elite, while a determined reporter seeks the truth behind the mysterious murde…
Level B2MysteryThe Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an AttorneyA trusted shopkeeper's life unravels when a cunning employee's theft and vengeful schemes lead to financial ruin and public disgrace.
Level B2MysteryThe Evil Genius: A Domestic StoryA high-born naval officer stands accused of scuttling his ship and stealing valuable diamonds, challenging notions of honor and class.
Level B2MysteryThe Escape of Mr. Trimm: His Plight and other PlightsA disgraced bank president, handcuffed and headed to a federal penitentiary, contemplates his fate and the tangled intrigue behind his conviction.
Level B2MysteryThe Eight Strokes of the ClockA restless woman plans a daring escape from her controlling family, enlisting a devoted lover and evading a mysterious prince whose intentions are unclear.
Level B2MysteryThe Ear in the WallA young woman vanishes without a trace, sparking a tense investigation entangled with city corruption, graft, and political power struggles.
Level B2MysteryThe Eagle's eyeAmid secret codes and clandestine wireless messages, a German spy network in America plots deadly sabotage during World War I, with the sinking of the Lusitania as a chilling missi…
Level B2MysteryThe Dream DoctorWhen a mysterious note is found on a dying broker whose cause of death baffles doctors, a scientific detective and his companion dive into a perplexing case where appearances decei…
Level B2MysteryThe Draycott murder mysteryOn a stormy night in a remote farmhouse, a man discovers a woman mysteriously dead with a chilling wound to her temple, while a shadowy figure watches unseen from outside.
Level B2MysteryThe Dragon's SecretLeslie and her aunt seek solace in a remote ocean bungalow, finding unexpected peace—but the locked neighboring cottage, Curlew’s Nest, hints at secrets lurking beyond the tranquil…
Level B2MysteryThe Double Life Of Mr. Alfred BurtonA shrewd young auctioneer tries to lease a mysterious West End house, locked away by a nobleman's strange past and sealed secrets.
Level B2MysteryThe Doctor, his Wife, and the ClockA respected citizen is found shot dead in his locked home, with no apparent clues left behind.
Level B2MysteryThe Doctor of Pimlico: Being the Disclosure of a Great CrimeAmid military inspections and mysterious identities, a retired major and a secretive writer find themselves entangled in the revelation of a great crime, where loyalty and deceptio…
Level B2MysteryThe Disappearance of Kimball WebbOn the eve of his wedding, playwright Kimball Webb mysteriously vanishes, leaving his devoted but conflicted family and fiancée Elsie Powell in anxious suspense.
Level B2MysteryThe Disagreeable Woman: A Social MysteryAt a bustling boarding house in New York, a sharp-tongued woman known only as the Disagreeable Woman stirs curiosity and unease with her biting remarks and mysterious past.
Level B2MysteryThe Diamond MasterAn unmarked package delivers a dazzling, flawless diamond to a jeweler’s office, sparking intrigue and mystery as its origin remains unknown.
Level B2MysteryThe Diamond Cross Mystery: Being a Somewhat Different Detective StoryA chilling murder in a fog-shrouded jewelry shop sets the stage for an unusual detective story where every ticking second counts.
Level B2MysteryThe Devil's AdmiralA worn-out cargo steamer, the Kut Sang, becomes the stage for a gripping tale of danger, intrigue, and fierce loyalty in the China Sea.
Level B2MysteryThe Desert Moon mysteryWhen the mysterious Canneziano twins decide to move from Switzerland to the Desert Moon Ranch in Nevada, long-hidden secrets and dark pasts resurface, turning the quiet ranch into…
Level B2MysteryThe Demon CruiserAboard the ship Maxwell, a wealthy passenger guards a hidden fortune while a ruthless third mate plots to steal it under cover of night.
Level B2MysteryThe Deep Lake MysteryAt a serene Wisconsin lake estate, a peaceful death shrouded in strange symbols sets off a tangled mystery.
Level B2MysteryThe Deaves AffairA struggling artist wanders the vibrant, gritty streets of New York's immigrant quarters, drawn to a peculiar old man whose furtive behavior and small disputes hint at secrets lurk…
Level B2MysteryThe Dark House: A Knot UnravelledIn a gloomy house where death has just struck, mysterious visitors arrive demanding strange wines and unsettling rituals, stirring fear and suspicion among the servants.
Level B2MysteryThe Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles DanversA dying man entrusts a mysterious parcel of dazzling jewels to a reluctant courier, sparking a dangerous mission fraught with secrets and suspicion as the treasure must reach the r…
Level B2MysteryThe Daffodil MysteryA sharp-witted employee clashes with the enigmatic proprietor of Lyne's Stores, whose charm masks deeper secrets.
Level B2MysteryThe Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent LoveAn Englishman’s yacht runs aground under suspicious circumstances off the Italian coast, drawing a reluctant British consul into a web of intrigue, mutiny, and mystery in a sun-dre…
Level B2MysteryThe Crystal StopperUnder the cover of night by a misty lake, a daring heist is set in motion at the Villa Marie-Thérèse, where shadows hide secrets and unexpected dangers lurk among accomplices.
Level B2MysteryThe Crimson PatchSeventeen-year-old Patricia Meade moves into a stiff hotel suite for three months, grappling with her mother’s nervous breakdown and her father’s secret mission tied to a vital gov…
Level B2MysteryThe Crime of the French Café and Other StoriesIn a shadowy French restaurant, a mysterious waiter’s sudden flight sparks a detective’s curiosity—leading him into a chilling scene behind closed doors and a puzzle that threatens…
Level B2MysteryThe Crime of the BoulevardA brutal murder shatters the quiet of a bustling Paris boulevard, drawing a clever police inspector from his peaceful family moment into a tangled web of mystery and danger.
Level B2MysteryThe Crime and the CriminalA chance encounter on a train thrusts a man face-to-face with a woman he believed dead—a woman who betrayed him years ago.
Level B2MysteryThe Coward Behind the CurtainWhen Dorothy leaves the sheltered convent garden, she meets her late father's rough, unpredictable guardian—Georgie Emmett—whose presence upends her sheltered world and challenges…
Level B2MysteryThe Count's ChauffeurAn expert driver and mechanic accepts a mysterious Italian count’s offer to become his personal chauffeur, stepping into a world of secret family affairs and high society intrigue…
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
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