Can you recommend the best British crime novel for beginners?

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It's easy to read and has many short stories that introduce the amazing detective skills of Sherlock Holmes. Another good one is 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan. It has an exciting plot full of adventure and mystery.

For beginners, 'Case Histories' by Kate Atkinson is a wonderful choice. It combines multiple mysteries in one story and is written in a very accessible style. The characters are well - drawn and the plots are engaging. 'The Ice House' by Minette Walters is also good. It's about a woman who discovers a body in an ice house on her property. The mystery unfolds slowly, which is great for those new to the genre as they can follow along easily. And 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' by Kate Summerscale is based on a true crime case and is a very interesting read for those starting to explore British crime novels.

I'd recommend 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins. It is often considered one of the first detective novels in the English language. It has a great mystery involving a stolen diamond. Another option is 'A Great Deliverance' by Elizabeth George. Her novels are known for their well - developed characters and intricate plots, and this one is a good entry point into her work which is very much in the British crime novel tradition.

I would recommend 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a great mystery to solve and interesting characters, like the hacker Lisbeth Salander. It's easy to get into and will introduce you to the world of crime novels.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is relatively accessible. It explores themes of beauty, youth, and morality. Wilde's writing style is engaging and the story is quite unique, following Dorian Gray's journey as his portrait ages instead of him.

One of the best for beginners is 'Persuasion'. The story of second - chance love is easy to understand. The characters are well - developed and the love story is very touching. Also, 'Far from the Madding Crowd' is a great option. The love triangle is a classic plot device that is easy to follow. And Hardy's writing, while having some depth, is not too difficult for new readers to get into.

Sure. 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is a good start. It's a short and easy - to - understand allegory about power and corruption. The story of the farm animals' revolution and what follows is both engaging and thought - provoking.

'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is also suitable. It's an adventure story about Bilbo Baggins' journey. The language is accessible, and it introduces the rich world of Middle - earth which Tolkien further expands in his 'Lord of the Rings' series.

For beginners, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. It's easy to read and the short stories introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson. Another good one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet captivating plot that will draw you in.

For beginners, 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great start. It's easy to follow and the characters are very relatable. You can easily get into the world of 19th - century England and the courtship rituals. Another good one is 'A Room with a View'. It has a simple yet engaging love story that can introduce you to the charm of British romance novels.