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10 classic mystery books

 

ten classic mystery books

01."The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle

 This book is a classic Sherlock Holmes novel where Holmes investigates a mysterious death linked to a supernatural hound.

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02."And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

 This book is an Agatha Christie mystery where ten strangers on an island are murdered one by one.

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03."Phantom Lady" by Cornell Woolrich

 "Phantom Lady" is a classic suspense novel by Cornell Woolrich, revolving around a woman's quest to prove her lover's innocence.

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04."The Tragedy of Y: A Drury Lane Mystery" by Barnaby Ross

 A classic locked-room mystery with a theatrical setting, this novel combines elements of the detective and thriller genres.

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05."The Mystery of the Yellow Room" by Gaston Leroux

 This book is a novel by Gaston Leroux featuring a locked-room murder, investigated by reporter Joseph Rouletabille.


06."The Benson Murder Case" by S.S. Van Dine

 This is the first book in the Philo Vance detective series, featuring a sophisticated detective who uses his intellect to solve complex cases.

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07."The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler

 This book is a noir detective novel by Raymond Chandler, featuring private detective Philip Marlowe in a complex, gritty case.

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08."The Innocence Of Father Brown" by G. K. Chesterton

 This is a collection of mystery stories by G.K. Chesterton, featuring the insightful priest-detective Father Brown.

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09."Strangers on a Train" by Patricia Highsmith

 A psychological thriller that explores the consequences of a chance meeting between two strangers who agree to commit murders for each other.

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10.Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar by Maurice Leblanc

 Introducing the charming and clever Arsène Lupin, a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise. This book is the first in a series featuring Lupin's adventures.

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 These classic mystery novels offer a diverse range of styles and settings, making them essential reads for any mystery enthusiast.