Can you recommend some good English mystery stories?

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a popular English mystery story. It combines mystery, crime, and some elements of thriller. It's about a journalist and a computer hacker who team up to solve a long - lost mystery. Then there is 'Gone Girl' which has a very unexpected plot twist. It keeps you guessing throughout the story about what really happened to the missing wife.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they solve various mysteries in Victorian London.

I would recommend 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. Although it has elements of a mystery, it also has a lot of gothic undertones. The new bride in the story is haunted by the memory of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. The mystery unfolds as she tries to discover the truth about Rebecca's death. Another worthy mention is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. His detective, Philip Marlowe, is a hard - boiled character who delves into a seedy world of mystery and crime in Los Angeles.

Another good one is 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins. It's a complex mystery involving a woman in white who seems to be at the center of a web of secrets, with themes of identity, inheritance, and love all intertwined in the mystery.

One characteristic is the presence of a mystery or a puzzle. This could be a murder, a disappearance, or some strange event that needs to be solved. For example, in 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, ten people are mysteriously killed on an isolated island.

Typically, they have a sense of suspense. The author keeps the reader guessing about what will happen next or who the culprit is. For example, in Agatha Christie's stories, there are often many suspects and red herrings.

Sure. 'The Murder at the Vicarage' by Agatha Christie is a great one. It's set in an English village and full of mystery and interesting characters.

Sure. One of the famous ones is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It is considered a pioneer in the detective story genre.

A good English mystery story often has an intriguing plot. It makes you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. For example, there are usually some unexpected twists and turns. Also, the characters are important. There should be a detective or someone trying to solve the mystery who is intelligent and has unique ways of thinking, like Sherlock Holmes.

Good English mystery novels often have complex plots. There are usually multiple layers of mystery that keep the reader guessing. For example, in 'And Then There Were None', the way the characters die and the mystery behind who the killer is keeps you on the edge of your seat. Another characteristic is interesting characters. Detectives like Sherlock Holmes are not only smart but also have unique personalities that draw readers in.