Can you recommend some classic British thriller novels with female protagonists?

One of the best is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns that keep you guessing about the characters' true natures. Another great one is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. The unreliable narrator adds to the psychological tension as the story unfolds. Also, 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson is quite good. It plays with the idea of memory loss and identity in a thrilling way.

One well - known classic British thriller novel is 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. It has a great sense of mystery and a spooky atmosphere set in a large English estate. Another is 'The Thirty - Nine Steps' by John Buchan. It's full of adventure and intrigue as the protagonist tries to outwit the enemy. And 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins is also a classic, with a complex plot full of secrets and betrayals.

Another good one is 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill. It has a spooky and mysterious atmosphere. A young solicitor travels to a remote village to attend the funeral of a client and there he encounters the terrifying figure of the woman in black. It's not overly complex but still very thrilling.

Well, 'The Ipcress File' by Len Deighton is a great classic British spy novel. It features an unnamed protagonist and has a really cool, 1960s spy - vibe. 'Eye of the Needle' by Ken Follett is another good one. It's a tense thriller about a German spy during World War II. Also, 'A Coffin for Dimitrios' by Eric Ambler is a classic that explores the murky world of international espionage through an ordinary man's eyes.

Well, 'A Room with a View' by E. M. Forster is a great classic British love novel. It follows the story of Lucy Honeychurch and her journey of self - discovery and love. Then there is 'Far from the Madding Crowd' by Thomas Hardy. The complex love relationships among Bathsheba Everdene and the three men in her life make for a very engaging read.

Sure. 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is a great one. It's a short but powerful tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation during Christmas. Another is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It delves into the duality of human nature in a very engaging way. Also, 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, which uses animals on a farm to satirize political situations.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a must - read. It tells a love story full of misunderstandings and social commentary. Another one is 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, which follows the life of an orphan girl with a strong will. 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens also stands out, depicting the harsh life of an orphan in London.

Sure. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a very famous one. It tells the story of the vampire Dracula and his encounters in England. Another great one is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. It's about a scientist who creates a monster and the terrifying consequences that follow.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a very famous one. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with their misunderstandings and growing love. Another is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, which has a passionate and complex love story set against the wild moors. Also, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is great. It's about the love between Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester, and Jane's journey of self - discovery while in love.

Sure. One of the most famous is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various complex crimes in Victorian London.