Can you recommend some books from '100 best british mystery novels'?

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great one. It tells a romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with vivid descriptions of the society at that time.

Sure. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has a great detective, Cormoran Strike, and the mystery is well - crafted. The story is set in London and deals with the seedy underbelly of the city and the world of fashion.

Sure. 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It has a great mystery with a locked - room type situation and a very devious villain.

For beginners, I'd suggest 'The Man in the Brown Suit' by Agatha Christie. It has an engaging plot that is not too complex. 'The Valley of Fear' by Arthur Conan Doyle is also a good choice. It combines mystery with elements of the underworld. 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson, while not a typical mystery in the detective sense, has a great sense of mystery and moral exploration that can be a good introduction to the genre.

For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is perfect. It has a simple yet engaging premise. Another good one is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's well - known and easy to follow. 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan is also a great start. It has a fast - paced plot.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It has brilliant detective work by Sherlock Holmes and is full of mystery and intrigue.

One well - known British boxing mystery fiction is 'The Boxer and the Spy' by Robert B. Parker. It combines the world of boxing with elements of mystery and intrigue.

One of the best is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic where ten strangers are lured to an island and then mysteriously murdered one by one. The sense of isolation and the building tension are masterfully crafted.

Another great one from the 'top 25 british novels' is '1984'. It presents a dystopian society where the government has extreme control over people's lives, thoughts, and even language. It's a very thought - provoking novel.

Well, 'The Silent Patient' is also worth mentioning. A famous painter kills her husband and then stops speaking. A psychotherapist tries to uncover the reason behind her silence and the murder. The psychological aspect of this mystery makes it a page - turner.