14 Top classics books like The Black Wings by Moray Dalton

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The Black Wings

By: Moray Dalton

4.18

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Very good’ The Times‘Handles with dexterity a very complicated plot’ Evening StandardFirst republi…

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1. Suddenly at His Residence (Inspector Cockrill, #3)

By: Christianna Brand

3.56

Format: 184 pages, Paperback

In the height of an English summer, Grandfather is found dead in the little Grecian lodge among the… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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2. The Layton Court Mystery (Roger Sheringham Cases, #1)

By: Anthony Berkeley

4.60

Format: None pages, Paperback

A Roger Sheringham mysteryIn a typical English country house, a murder is committed. The wealthy Vi… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics

3. Nil (Nil, #1)

By: Lynne Matson

4.32

Format: 224 pages, ebook

On the mysterious island of Nil, the rules are set. You have one year. Exactly 365 days--to escape,… read more

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4. Shroud of Darkness

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.24

Format: 227 pages, Kindle Edition

One was brutally attacked in the choking black fog in Paddington Station. Attempted murder became b… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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5. The Strong Room: A Golden Age Mystery

By: R.A.J. Walling

4.05

Format: 214 pages, Kindle Edition

Golden Age of Crime writer R.A.J. Walling’s first-ever crime novel, republished here for the first … read more

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  • mystery
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6. The Tragedy at Freyne

By: Anthony Gilbert

4.11

Format: 230 pages, Kindle Edition

When Sir Simon Chandos is found poisoned in his library, with a confession in front of him and a ph… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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7. The Black Wings

By: Moray Dalton

4.18

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Very good’ The Times‘Handles with dexterity a very complicated plot’ Evening StandardFirst republi… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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8. Roger Sheringham and the Vane Mystery

By: Anthony Berkeley

3.90

Format: 232 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Ingenious’ Times Literary SupplementThe second of ten ‘Roger Sheringham’ detective novelsThis 2023… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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9. The Missing Link: A Golden Age Murder Mystery

By: George Varney

3.90

Format: 264 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Detective mystery in a sinister old mansion’ Daily Sketch‘Effortless telling of a good story’ The … read more

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  • mystery
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10. The Wintringham Mystery

By: Anthony Berkeley

3.66

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Republished for the first time in nearly 95 years, a classic winter country house mystery by the fo… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
"For a minute or two they remained in complete silence--the silence of people who know each other so well that words are merely an accessory rather than a necessity."

-Anthony Berkeley, The Wintringham Mystery

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11. The House of Disappearance

By: J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.87

Format: 285 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Compelling… much mystery’ New York TimesThe much-revered crime writer J. Jefferson Farjeon’s count… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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12. The Fatal Glove: A Noel Pinson Mystery (Merlin Classic Crime)

By: R.A.J. Walling

4.19

Format: 211 pages, Kindle Edition

First serialised in newspapers in 1917.Never published in book form beforeA classic mystery by R.A.… read more

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13. Post After Post-Mortem

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.00

Format: 284 pages, Kindle Edition

The Surrays and their five children form a prolific writing machine, with scores of treatises, revi… read more

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  • classics
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14. The Murder of Mrs Davenport: A Golden Age Mystery

By: Anthony Gilbert

4.01

Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition

‘An absorbing story’ Times Literary Supplement‘The plot is well-conceived… the characters are well … read more

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  • mystery
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15. These Names Make Clues

By: E.C.R. Lorac

3.66

Format: 254 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Should detectives go to parties? Was it consistent with the dignity of the Yard? The inspector tos… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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16. The Man Who Was London: A Golden Age English Country House Murder Mystery

By: Anthony Gilbert

3.92

Format: 250 pages, Kindle Edition

Anthony Gilbert’s first ever detective novel (originally published under a different pen-name, ‘J. … read more

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  • mystery
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17. Mr Priestley’s Problem

By: Anthony Berkeley

4.00

Format: 306 pages, Kindle Edition

The much-revered crime writer Anthony Berkeley’s murder mystery back in print for the first time in… read more

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  • mystery
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18. Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.11

Format: 258 pages, Kindle Edition

‘“Never make trouble in the village” is an unspoken law, but it’s a binding law. You may know about… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
"Never make trouble in the village’ is an unspoken law, but it’s a binding law. You may know about your neighbours’ sins and shortcomings, but you must never name them aloud. It’d make trouble, and sm…"

-E.C.R. Lorac, Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37)

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19. Crook o' Lune

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.15

Format: 244 pages, Kindle Edition

It all began up at High Gimmerdale with the sheep-stealing, a hateful act in the shepherding lands … read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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20. Murderer's Mistake (Robert Macdonald #28)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.07

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

It's not long after the end of WWII, rationing is still in force in the UK, and Chief Inspector Mac… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
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21. Case in the Clinic

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.05

Format: 216 pages, Kindle Edition

The story begins with the sudden death of an elderly clergyman named Anderby, who drops dead while … read more

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  • mystery
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22. The Red Scar: A Dr Hailey Detective Novel

By: Anthony Wynne

4.12

Format: 245 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Brilliant characterisation, coupled with a thrilling human story make this latest literary effort … read more

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23. Tragedy at the Unicorn

By: John Rhode

4.26

Format: 274 pages, Kindle Edition

‘The best detective story of 1928’ Times Literary Supplement'A case of suicide, accident or murder?… read more

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  • mystery
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24. Accident by Design

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.24

Format: 229 pages, Kindle Edition

Accident by Design was honestly a really well done classic British mystery. I was surprised, expect… read more

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  • mystery
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25. The Mystery of the Ashes

By: Anthony Wynne

3.68

Format: 275 pages, Kindle Edition

The Ashes is a grand and sombre country house perched on a headland on the Northumberland coast. It… read more

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  • mystery
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26. I Could Murder Her

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.27

Format: 231 pages, Kindle Edition

Muriel Farrington is a domineering woman who, unfortunately for them, has her entire family living … read more

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  • mystery
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27. The Dinner Party at Bardolph's: A Golden Age Murder Mystery (Merlin Classic Crime)

By: R.A. J. Walling

4.25

Format: 230 pages, Kindle Edition

Edward Bardolph is an incredibly successful financier - he is also despised by many - with good rea… read more

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28. The Crook’s Shadow

By: J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.76

Format: 235 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Smoothly written… a real thrill’ New York TimesThe much-revered crime writer J. Jefferson Farjeon’… read more

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29. Three Christmas Mysteries: Three Noel Pinson Mystery stories

By: R.A.J. Walling

4.11

Format: 45 pages, Kindle Edition

Noel Pinson is an accomplished barrister and gifted amateur detective and features in three novels … read more

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30. The Verdict of You All

By: Henry Wade

3.93

Format: 210 pages, Kindle Edition

‘An exceptionally well-constructed detective story’ Times Literary SupplementThe much-revered crime… read more

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  • mystery
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31. Underground: A Golden Age Murder Mystery

By: J. Jefferson Farjeon

3.98

Format: 290 pages, Kindle Edition

‘A pleasure’ The Daily Telegraph‘Not a dull moment in it’ New York TimesThe much-revered crime writ… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics

26 Top mystery books like The Black Wings by Moray Dalton

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Suddenly at His Residence (Inspector Cockrill, #3)

Christianna Brand

3.56

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The Layton Court Mystery (Roger Sheringham Cases, #1)

Anthony Berkeley

4.60

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Shroud of Darkness

E.C.R. Lorac

4.24

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The Strong Room: A Golden Age Mystery

R.A.J. Walling

4.05

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Death of Jezebel (Inspector Cockrill #4)

Christianna Brand

3.55

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Green for Danger

Christianna Brand

3.69

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The Sussex Downs Murder (Superintendent Meredith, #2)

Martin Edwards , John Bude

4.72

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Anthony Berkeley

3.77

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