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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 C1MysteryThe Hemlock Avenue MysteryA rising lawyer’s public clash with a rival hides deeper tensions as a young reporter becomes drawn into the mysteries behind Hemlock Avenue’s polished facade, where quiet respecta…
Level C1MysteryThe Heath Hover MysteryIn a lonely, eerie house shunned by all, a skeptical man dares to spend the night where a locked door mysteriously moves on its own at midnight—on a night rumored for strange, ghos…
Level C1MysteryThe Heart of a WomanLouisa Harris, a sensible Englishwoman leading a quiet, ordinary life, unexpectedly receives a love letter that challenges her steadfast rejection of romance.
Level C1MysteryThe Heart of a MysteryOn a bitter December night in a remote Derbyshire hall, Miss Pengarvon’s quiet embroidery is interrupted by a mysterious late visitor knocking at the door.
Level C1MysteryThe Haunted and the Haunters; Or, The House and the BrainA man ventures into a notorious London house abandoned after eerie hauntings and the mysterious death of its last tenant.
Level C1MysteryThe Haunted Chamber: A NovelAs dusk settles over an ancient castle shrouded in chilling legends and bloodstained secrets, Sir Adrian Dynecourt prepares to host guests who may soon uncover the dark mysteries l…
Level C1MysteryThe Hand in the DarkAn ancient English moat-house, steeped in centuries of bloodshed and haunted by a chilling curse, stands as a silent witness to dark family secrets and restless spirits.
Level C1MysteryThe Hampstead mystery: a novel. Volume 2 (of 3)A newlywed man faces a harrowing inquiry when his wife mysteriously disappears after their wedding day, leaving him isolated and under suspicion as he struggles to prove his innoce…
Level C1MysteryThe Gully of Bluemansdyke, and Other storiesOn a stormy night in a remote mining town, two men anxiously await the return of missing friends who vanished along a dangerous road with a dark history of treachery and murder.
Level C1MysteryThe Guilty RiverA troubled heir returns home after years abroad to claim his inheritance, haunted by a dark family legacy and a cold stepmother’s presence.
Level C1MysteryThe Grim HouseA family uproots their settled life to seek health and renewal at distant spas, but beneath the surface of their travels and changing seasons, deeper tensions and mysteries begin t…
Level C1MysteryThe Greene murder caseA baffling double murder grips the nation, shrouded in secrecy and impossible to solve by ordinary means.
Level C1MysteryThe Green GodA weary traveler seeking shelter from a fierce storm accepts a mysterious stranger’s offer for a ride, leading him to a gloomy estate shrouded in secrets.
Level C1MysteryThe Great Prince ShanIn a fading London club, a group of diplomats and gentlemen gather for a high-stakes bridge game, but urgent business and secretive connections hint at deeper mysteries beneath the…
Level C1MysteryThe Great K. & A. RobberyA railroad superintendent finds himself entangled in a web of corporate rivalry and intrigue when he is tasked with overseeing a high-profile party traveling across the wild Americ…
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 C1MysteryThe Gray MaskA determined detective is tasked with infiltrating the elusive Hennion gang by impersonating a scarred, masked explosives expert.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Level C1MysteryThe Further Adventures of Jimmie DaleIn a dim, squalid room, a desperate man hides a roll of banknotes as a relentless detective bursts in, probing for secrets behind torn canvases and whispered lies.
Level C1MysteryThe French powder mysteryA brilliant logician faces a baffling murder within the elite French family, navigating a web of secrets, suspects, and intricate clues.
Level C1MysteryThe Frame UpWhen a mysterious caller promises to reveal the killer of Hermann Banf, District Attorney Wharton finds himself caught in a fierce political battle fraught with corruption, ambitio…
Level C1MysteryThe Four Corners of the WorldA solitary soldier retreats to a mysterious Elizabethan house, his secretive behavior puzzling old acquaintances.
Level C1MysteryThe Forsaken Inn: A NovelA weary traveler seeks refuge from a storm near a decaying inn rumored to be haunted, only to uncover unsettling secrets hidden within its walls through a mysterious manuscript lef…
Level C1MysteryThe Filigree Ball: Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affairA determined detective seizes the chance to prove himself by unraveling the tangled mysteries surrounding the infamous Moore house, where a flickering light in an abandoned estate…
Level C1MysteryThe Fever of LifeAt a seaside retreat known as Pinchler's Dockyard, a curious mix of guests seeks healing and respite, each carrying hidden stories beneath their fragile exteriors.
Level C1MysteryThe Fellowship of the FrogA secretive society known as the Frogs spreads terror through the city with a series of violent, unexplained attacks.
Level C1MysteryThe False GodsA determined reporter navigates rival secret societies obsessed with Egyptian mysteries and the reincarnation of a famed theosophist, seeking a sensational scoop amid intrigue, riv…
Level C1MysteryThe False Faces: Further Adventures from the History of the Lone WolfAmid the deadly chaos of No Man's Land, a lone man escapes enemy trenches with crucial intelligence, risking everything to reach his allies.
Level C1MysteryThe Eye of OsirisA renowned forensic medicine lecturer unravels the baffling disappearance of John Bellingham, an Egyptologist whose vanishing sparks a complex legal and archaeological mystery cent…
Level C1MysteryThe Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-BurglarAboard a transatlantic steamship, passengers learn that the elusive gentleman-burglar Arsène Lupin is hiding among them, sparking intrigue and suspicion during a five-day voyage fi…
Level C1MysteryThe Evil ShepherdA celebrated barrister is confronted by a mysterious young woman who reveals chilling secrets about the man he just defended, forcing him to face the dark consequences of his court…
Level C1MysteryThe Evil GuestIn the gloomy estate of Gray Forest, a proud but impoverished nobleman broods over lost status and bitter resentments, while a captivating French governess stirs hidden passions an…
Level C1MysteryThe Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's TimesIn a small Eastern Shore town, two eccentric men are marked by their distinctive hats—one a worn beaver hat, the other a mysterious century-old steeple crown—unraveling a tale stee…
Level C1MysteryThe End of Her HoneymoonOn their last night in Paris, newlyweds Nancy and artist Jack Dampier embrace the city's vibrant streets, but beneath the honeymoon bliss, an unsettling event at Gare de Lyon hints…
Level C1MysteryThe DynamiterIn the smoky confines of a Soho cigar divan, two old friends reunite to unravel a web of political intrigue and explosive crime.
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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