Can you recommend some great vintage mystery novels?

Sure. 'The Secret of the Old Clock' by Carolyn Keene is a great one. It features the famous girl detective Nancy Drew as she tries to solve the mystery behind an old clock. Another is 'The Boxcar Children' series. It tells the story of four orphaned children who live in an abandoned boxcar and solve various mysteries in their town.

One great vintage gothic mystery novel is 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. It has an eerie atmosphere of a large, mysterious house and a past full of secrets. The unnamed protagonist is constantly in the shadow of the previous mistress, Rebecca. Also, 'The Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole is considered the first gothic novel. It has all the elements like a haunted castle, mysterious prophecies, and family secrets.

Well, 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier can be considered a vintage mystery novel. It has an air of mystery surrounding the character of Rebecca, even though she is dead from the start. The unnamed protagonist is constantly haunted by Rebecca's presence in the house. Then there's 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. His writing style is so distinctive, and the mystery in this novel is full of twists and turns, with the detective Philip Marlowe navigating the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles.

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, with their exciting adventures in Victorian London. Another one is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a hard - boiled detective story full of mystery and intrigue. And 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie is also excellent. The complex plot and diverse characters make it a must - read.

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic. It features the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade and a complex web of crime involving a valuable statuette. Another is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie, where Hercule Poirot has to solve a murder on a train full of suspects.

Another great mystery novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story is told from different perspectives, which adds to the mystery. It has a lot of unexpected twists and the characters are complex and fascinating.

One well - known vintage erotica novel is 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence. It was quite controversial when first published due to its sexual content. Another could be 'Fanny Hill' which is also an old - fashioned work in this genre.

A lesser - known but equally interesting gay vintage novel is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It tells the story of a young man's journey of self - discovery in terms of his sexual orientation in the context of early 20th - century England. It was written in a time when homosexuality was still very much a taboo, but Forster managed to create a nuanced and touching portrayal of a gay man's life.

We should avoid promoting adult novels. Instead, consider 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It deals with important themes such as racism and justice in a small southern town in the 1930s, and is a very influential and well - written novel.

Rather than focusing on erotic novels, we can turn to classic novels like 'Pride and Prejudice' which offers rich character development and an engaging plot.