British Library Crime Classics

This list is for the British Library Crime Classics Editions only.

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1	Mystery in White by J. Jefferson Farjeon 3.38 avg rating — 5,608 ratings score: 3,314, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay 3.40 avg rating — 3,678 ratings score: 2,231, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Murder Underground (Watson Sisters, #1) by Mavis Doriel Hay 3.34 avg rating — 1,657 ratings score: 1,908, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley 3.78 avg rating — 3,619 ratings score: 1,775, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude 3.53 avg rating — 3,677 ratings score: 1,760, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Thirteen Guests (Inspector Kendall #1) by J. Jefferson Farjeon 3.57 avg rating — 1,715 ratings score: 1,374, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Sussex Downs Murder (Superintendent Meredith, #2) by John Bude 3.60 avg rating — 1,509 ratings score: 1,333, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.77 avg rating — 1,059 ratings score: 1,308, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Quick Curtain by Alan Melville 3.40 avg rating — 571 ratings score: 1,227, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Bats in the Belfry by E.C.R. Lorac 3.74 avg rating — 1,539 ratings score: 1,225, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Death on the Cherwell (Watson Sisters, #2) by Mavis Doriel Hay 3.34 avg rating — 1,233 ratings score: 1,140, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull 3.71 avg rating — 1,025 ratings score: 1,084, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Lake District Murder (Superintendent Meredith, #1) by John Bude 3.35 avg rating — 1,990 ratings score: 909, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Antidote to Venom by Freeman Wills Crofts 3.62 avg rating — 777 ratings score: 890, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Death of an Airman (Inspector Bray, #2) by Christopher St. John Sprigg 3.65 avg rating — 596 ratings score: 880, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Crossed Skis (Julian Rivers #8) by Carol Carnac 3.89 avg rating — 1,262 ratings score: 873, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Cheltenham Square Murder by John Bude 3.69 avg rating — 931 ratings score: 828, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.78 avg rating — 1,440 ratings score: 818, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The 12:30 from Croydon by Freeman Wills Crofts 3.67 avg rating — 840 ratings score: 812, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Fire in the Thatch (Robert MacDonald, #27) by E.C.R. Lorac 4.08 avg rating — 1,328 ratings score: 804, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Murder of a Lady (Dr. Hailey #12) by Anthony Wynne 3.43 avg rating — 1,943 ratings score: 800, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson 3.50 avg rating — 703 ratings score: 689, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Murder by the Book: Mysteries for Bibliophiles by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.90 avg rating — 1,072 ratings score: 670, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Silent Nights: Christmas Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 1,391 ratings score: 664, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Murder's a Swine (Agnes Sidebotham & Andrew Kinghof, #2) by Nap Lombard 3.71 avg rating — 433 ratings score: 643, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Till Death Do Us Part (Dr. Gideon Fell, #15) by John Dickson Carr 3.81 avg rating — 1,115 ratings score: 642, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Green for Danger (Inspector Cockrill #2) by Christianna Brand 3.84 avg rating — 1,843 ratings score: 639, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Z Murders by J. Jefferson Farjeon 3.31 avg rating — 888 ratings score: 632, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #4-5) by George Bellairs 4.05 avg rating — 803 ratings score: 627, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Murder at the Manor: Country House Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.82 avg rating — 840 ratings score: 620, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Death of an Author by E.C.R. Lorac 3.95 avg rating — 1,113 ratings score: 618, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Death of a Busybody (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #3) by George Bellairs 3.89 avg rating — 1,386 ratings score: 613, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Jumping Jenny by Anthony Berkeley 3.77 avg rating — 741 ratings score: 609, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Capital Crimes: London Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.72 avg rating — 648 ratings score: 599, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Verdict of Twelve by Raymond W. Postgate 3.78 avg rating — 766 ratings score: 563, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Two-Way Murder by E.C.R. Lorac 4.08 avg rating — 959 ratings score: 555, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Serpents in Eden: Countryside Crimes by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.85 avg rating — 521 ratings score: 537, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Murder in Piccadilly (Chief Inspector Wake, #1) by Charles Kingston 3.13 avg rating — 601 ratings score: 527, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Murder in the Mill-Race (Robert MacDonald #37) by E.C.R. Lorac 4.12 avg rating — 1,221 ratings score: 522, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert 4.06 avg rating — 2,672 ratings score: 521, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Death in Captivity by Michael Gilbert 4.12 avg rating — 579 ratings score: 511, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	It Walks by Night (Henri Bencolin #1) by John Dickson Carr 3.48 avg rating — 851 ratings score: 497, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm by Gil North 3.23 avg rating — 420 ratings score: 490, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Murder After Christmas by Rupert Latimer 3.44 avg rating — 1,150 ratings score: 490, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Resorting to Murder: Holiday Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.62 avg rating — 725 ratings score: 489, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	The Hog's Back Mystery (Inspector French #10) by Freeman Wills Crofts 3.63 avg rating — 1,321 ratings score: 489, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Murder by Matchlight (Robert MacDonald, #26) by E.C.R. Lorac 3.92 avg rating — 1,379 ratings score: 482, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.78 avg rating — 814 ratings score: 482, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Death of a Bookseller by Bernard J. Farmer 3.52 avg rating — 1,319 ratings score: 481, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Mystery in the Channel by Freeman Wills Crofts 3.71 avg rating — 1,008 ratings score: 478, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Lost Gallows by John Dickson Carr 3.51 avg rating — 572 ratings score: 474, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Notting Hill Mystery by Charles Felix (Pseudonym) 3.27 avg rating — 961 ratings score: 473, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Murder in the Basement by Anthony Berkeley 3.56 avg rating — 849 ratings score: 471, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Surfeit of Suspects by George Bellairs 3.79 avg rating — 842 ratings score: 437, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Death on the Riviera (Superintendent Meredith, #4) by John Bude 3.56 avg rating — 1,148 ratings score: 431, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Corpse in the Waxworks (Henri Bencolin #4) by John Dickson Carr 3.72 avg rating — 686 ratings score: 422, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Death in the Tunnel (Desmond Merrion, #13) by Miles Burton 3.48 avg rating — 864 ratings score: 421, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	A Scream in Soho by John G. Brandon 3.32 avg rating — 642 ratings score: 419, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Continental Crimes by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.65 avg rating — 362 ratings score: 413, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Portrait of a Murderer by Anne Meredith (Pseudonym) 3.38 avg rating — 1,325 ratings score: 412, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Weekend at Thrackley by Alan Melville 3.67 avg rating — 815 ratings score: 406, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Measure of Malice: Scientific Detection Stories by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.81 avg rating — 344 ratings score: 406, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Post After Post-Mortem (Robert Macdonald #11) by E.C.R. Lorac 3.98 avg rating — 1,118 ratings score: 405, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Fell Murder by E.C.R. Lorac 4.08 avg rating — 1,176 ratings score: 403, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Crook o' Lune by E.C.R. Lorac 4.13 avg rating — 822 ratings score: 394, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Miraculous Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.91 avg rating — 625 ratings score: 390, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Scarweather by Anthony Rolls 3.28 avg rating — 338 ratings score: 388, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac 3.66 avg rating — 1,166 ratings score: 384, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Belting Inheritance by Julian Symons 3.71 avg rating — 483 ratings score: 382, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Checkmate to Murder (Robert McDonald, #25) by E.C.R. Lorac 3.99 avg rating — 1,271 ratings score: 382, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Death on the Down Beat: An Orchestral Fantasy of Detection by Sebastian Farr 3.23 avg rating — 258 ratings score: 381, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Port of London Murders by Josephine Bell 3.75 avg rating — 416 ratings score: 379, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	The Methods of Sergeant Cluff by Gil North 3.20 avg rating — 288 ratings score: 368, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	The Incredible Crime by Lois Austen-Leigh 3.09 avg rating — 607 ratings score: 359, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Castle Skull: A Rhineland Mystery (Henri Bencolin #2) by John Dickson Carr 3.70 avg rating — 743 ratings score: 353, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Calamity in Kent by John Rowland 3.22 avg rating — 581 ratings score: 347, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	The Widow of Bath by Margot Bennett 3.40 avg rating — 357 ratings score: 338, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.61 avg rating — 478 ratings score: 338, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	The White Priory Murders: A Mystery for Christmas (Sir Henry Merrivale, #2) by Carter Dickson 3.46 avg rating — 1,099 ratings score: 336, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Death of Anton by Alan Melville 3.75 avg rating — 311 ratings score: 327, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	The Secret of High Eldersham by Miles Burton 3.59 avg rating — 929 ratings score: 322, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	The Woman in the Wardrobe by Peter Antony (Pseudonym) 3.62 avg rating — 138 ratings score: 310, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert 3.24 avg rating — 449 ratings score: 307, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Seven Dead by J. Jefferson Farjeon 3.47 avg rating — 701 ratings score: 304, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	Death in White Pyjamas / Death Knows No Calendar by John Bude 3.77 avg rating — 389 ratings score: 303, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	The Spoilt Kill: A Staffordshire Mystery (Hedley Nicholson #1) by Mary Kelly 3.77 avg rating — 331 ratings score: 301, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Death Makes a Prophet (Superintendent William Meredith #11) by John Bude 3.77 avg rating — 462 ratings score: 300, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Blood on the Tracks: Railway Mysteries by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.88 avg rating — 949 ratings score: 292, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	The Christmas Egg (Inspector Brett Nightingale, #3) by Mary Kelly 3.03 avg rating — 984 ratings score: 292, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Impact of Evidence by Carol Carnac 4.16 avg rating — 703 ratings score: 291, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Deep Waters: Murder on the Waves by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 385 ratings score: 288, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White 3.75 avg rating — 2,817 ratings score: 286, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Murder in the Museum by John Rowland 3.22 avg rating — 873 ratings score: 277, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Somebody at the Door (Inspector Holly, #1) by Raymond W. Postgate 3.36 avg rating — 566 ratings score: 277, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	The Colour of Murder by Julian Symons 3.66 avg rating — 683 ratings score: 275, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	The Mysterious Mr. Badman: A Yorkshire Bibliomystery by W.F. Harvey 3.57 avg rating — 498 ratings score: 273, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand 3.55 avg rating — 681 ratings score: 269, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	The Body in the Dumb River by George Bellairs 3.86 avg rating — 1,017 ratings score: 263, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	Foreign Bodies by Martin Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.59 avg rating — 302 ratings score: 259, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
100	Due to a Death by Mary Kelly 3.35 avg rating — 150 ratings score: 257, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 1: by Becky (new)

Jan 22, 2019 09:08PM

Deleted the Inspector Levy books, Sherlock Holmes books, and Woman in White because they were not British Library Classic Crimes editions.

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message 2: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Jan 23, 2019 12:42AM) (new)

Jan 23, 2019 12:42AM

Becky wrote: "Deleted the Inspector Levy books, Sherlock Holmes books, and Woman in White because they were not British Library Classic Crimes editions."

Be aware though that GR has a nasty habit of changing a book to the most popular edition...

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message 3: by Becky (new)

Jan 23, 2019 04:58AM

Good to note. I checked and I could not find that any of the books removed even had a British Library Classic Crimes edition.

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message 4: by Michelle (new)

Jul 11, 2019 11:34AM

I added E. C. R. Lorac's Fell Murder, due in 2020.

I don't know how to delete one, but there are two copies of Excellent Intentions on here.

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message 5: by Tania (new)

Jul 11, 2019 12:33PM

Goodreads changed the original, which was the correct edition, for the popular edition. Not being a librarian, I can't remove it, so added the BLCC edition.

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message 6: by Michelle (last edited Jul 11, 2019 12:46PM) (new)

Jul 11, 2019 12:46PM

Tania wrote: "Goodreads changed the original, which was the correct edition, for the popular edition. Not being a librarian, I can't remove it, so added the BLCC edition."

Oh, how annoying! I will join you in glaring at the interloper.

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message 7: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (new)

Jul 11, 2019 02:03PM

I'm a librarian and could perform a duplicates check. It would prevent duplicates and the votes for the removed one will be combined with/added to the one that stays. I can't influence which one stays and which one goes though.

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message 8: by Michelle (new)

Jul 12, 2019 05:16AM

Ah. At present, the one with the right cover has half as many votes as the other.

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message 9: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (new)

Jul 12, 2019 05:24AM

Michelle wrote: "Ah. At present, the one with the right cover has half as many votes as the other."

Do you want me to perform a duplicates check?

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message 10: by Michelle (new)

Jul 12, 2019 05:27AM

I would say to let Tania make that call, since she's the one who added the correct edition and this might undo her work. :)

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message 11: by Tania (new)

Jul 12, 2019 09:35AM

I don't mind. I did add the correct one when it was switched, it would be nice to keep it tidy and remove the penguin one, I can't do it and I expect that the correct one would be the one that disappears if a check were done. I shall leave it too your discretion :-)

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message 12: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Jul 12, 2019 10:50AM) (new)

Jul 12, 2019 10:47AM

Tania wrote: "I don't mind. I did add the correct one when it was switched, it would be nice to keep it tidy and remove the penguin one, I can't do it and I expect that the correct one would be the one that disa..."

I'll do a duplicate check then 😉 In my opinion it is worse to have a duplicate than an incorrect edition...

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message 13: by Hugh Dunnett (last edited Dec 05, 2019 09:02AM) (new)

Dec 04, 2019 08:55AM

Hello, 5 months later...
I hope no one minds but i have tried again to correct the list and deleted the 'Green Penguin' (as much as I love them!) and added the correct 'British Library' edition of Excellent intentions
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I also did it for Fell Murder!
I certainly wouldn't normally do this for any kind of 'vote for the best' type of list but I think the purpose of this list is to be a complete collection of British Library Crime Classics.
My apologies if this was not the original intention of the creator of the list :)

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message 14: by S Richardson (new)

Dec 31, 2019 06:36AM

I don’t think much of this list, it looks like an attempt to promote the solidly second rate to a position it’s authors most definitely do not deserve.....

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message 15: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Jan 02, 2020 04:11AM

S Richardson wrote: "I don’t think much of this list, it looks like an attempt to promote the solidly second rate to a position it’s authors most definitely do not deserve....."

No promotion - just a nice collection of new covers for crime and mystery books originally published 50+ years ago. Certainly, some titles are better than others but many are excellent. You should really try some! :)

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message 16: by Tania (new)

Jan 02, 2020 05:49AM

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message 17: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Jan 02, 2020 09:07AM) (new)

Jan 02, 2020 09:06AM

@Tania & Hugh Dunnett
Be aware though that GR has the nasty habit of changing an edition to the most popular one...

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message 18: by S Richardson (new)

Jan 04, 2020 07:53AM

S Richardson wrote: "I don’t think much of this list, it looks like an attempt to promote the solidly second rate to a position it’s authors most definitely do not deserve....."

I bothered to count the books I have read in this list, that would be 58 of them, I don’t count the compendiums edited by M Edwards. I see absolutely no reason to change the tone of my previous post.

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message 19: by Robin (new)

Feb 03, 2020 08:41PM

I'm not sure that Revelations of a Lady Detective by William Stephens Hayward is a British Library Crime Classic. I can't seem to find it on any BLCC lists. Waterstones seems to have the most current list with 80 books, including the ones coming soon (which the British Library seems to be missing)

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message 20: by Robin (new)

Feb 03, 2020 08:47PM

Also is Mr Bazalgette's Agent by Leonard Merrick a BLCC? I see that is was published by the British Library, but is it really part of the BLCC publisher's series? I don't see it on any other list.

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message 21: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Feb 04, 2020 02:35AM

Robin wrote: "Also is Mr Bazalgette's Agent by Leonard Merrick a BLCC? I see that is was published by the British Library, but is it really part of the BLCC publisher's series? I ..."

I think you might be on to something Robin.
'Revelations of a Lady Detective' is simply published by BL and states nowhere I can find that it is part of the British Library Crime Classics collection.
'Mr. Bazalgette's Agent' may be more of a grey area - Waterstones list it as 'British Library Crime Classics' and it does state this on the cover but it certainly does have a different look and feel to the rest.
Finally, neither appear to be currently available/in print by BL. It makes sense to me to remove them both but what does the list creator Tania think?

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message 22: by Rosa (new)

Aug 14, 2020 02:52AM

S Richardson wrote: "S Richardson wrote: "I don’t think much of this list, it looks like an attempt to promote the solidly second rate to a position it’s authors most definitely do not deserve....."

I bothered to cou..."

You mean you don't like the idea of the British Library Crime Classics reissues. Why blame the lister?

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message 23: by Tania (new)

Sep 30, 2020 11:32AM

Hugh Dunnett wrote: "Robin wrote: "Also is Mr Bazalgette's Agent by Leonard Merrick a BLCC? I see that is was published by the British Library, but is it really part of the BLCC publishe..."

Sorry, I hadn't seen this. I don't mind at all if someone wants to remove the two that aren't BLCC. I can't do it myself.

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message 24: by Rosa (last edited Sep 30, 2020 01:57PM) (new)

Sep 30, 2020 01:40PM

S Richardson wrote: "I see absolutely no reason to change the tone of my previous post."

Rude people never do.

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message 25: by Veena (new)

Nov 01, 2020 10:23PM

Is there any particular order to read these books or can we pick anyone from the list?

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message 26: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Nov 02, 2020 09:23AM

Veena wrote: "Is there any particular order to read these books or can we pick anyone from the list?"

Hi Veena. This is basically a collection of classic and overlooked crime and mystery books published 50+ years ago, often out of print for some time.
They are edited and the collection curated by Martin Edwards who has recently been awarded the CWA Diamond Dagger, so I get the feeling he knows what he is talking about :)
There are a few series included in the collection but they certainly don't need to be read in order - you can start anywhere. Happy reading!

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message 27: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Nov 02, 2020 11:32AM

Tania wrote: "Hugh Dunnett wrote: "Robin wrote: "Also is Mr Bazalgette's Agent by Leonard Merrick a BLCC? I see that is was published by the British Library, but is it really part..."

Eventually worked out how to remove the two erroneous listings. Done.

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message 28: by Veena (new)

Nov 02, 2020 10:08PM

Hugh Dunnett wrote: "Veena wrote: "Is there any particular order to read these books or can we pick anyone from the list?"

Hi Veena. This is basically a collection of classic and overlooked crime and mystery books pub..."

Hi Hugh. Thanks a lot for the clarification. I already read a couple and enjoyed them immensely. I just wanted to read in order if there is one. Now that I know, I will start with those titles which are interesting. Thanks again :)

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message 29: by Danny (new)

Jan 25, 2021 02:24AM

Added the pocket detective 2 seeing as number 1 is already there.

Should we add Kate Jacksons 'Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book' and/or Martin Edwards' 'The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books'?

Both have their own relation to the series but are not necessarily part of it. I'm guessing having them mentioned here may be good enough :)

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message 30: by Rowley (new)

Oct 25, 2021 02:19PM

Crossed skis repeated 88 &31. ** number duplicated also.
Add, Mr Bazalgettes Agent which is a BLCC issue.
Rowley

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message 31: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Apr 14, 2022 09:40AM

BL have produced a 'checklist' for their Classic Crime series, up to date of publication September 2021.
Unfortunately goodreads won't allow outside URLs but you can find it at the issuu .com site and search for 'classic crime'. Very helpful to know what's in and what's out :)

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message 32: by Greg (new)

Nov 03, 2022 05:03AM

Hugh Dunnett wrote: "Hello, 5 months later...
I hope no one minds but i have tried again to correct the list and deleted the 'Green Penguin' (as much as I love them!) and added the correct 'British Library' edition of ..."

Thx Hugh. Yes, it would be great if this was a list of every BLCC release. I've read 15 (all from the library) and I love the covers, the introductions, and since this is my go-to genre for escapism, I so appreciate the availability. The quality varies, certainly, but I just finished ECR Lorac's "Two-Way Murder" and it's my fav so far.

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message 33: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Nov 03, 2022 09:28AM

Interesting little blog post here related to BLCC and Lorac https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

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message 34: by Dina (new)

Jan 22, 2023 02:13AM

Hello, I just wanted to mention that the audiobooks of almost all of these (except the very newest ones and some of the short story collections) are available for free on Spotify. Happy reading/listening!

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message 35: by Hugh Dunnett (new)

Jan 23, 2023 09:40AM

Dina wrote: "Hello, I just wanted to mention that the audiobooks of almost all of these (except the very newest ones and some of the short story collections) are available for free on Spotify. Happy reading/lis..."

Thanks Dina! That helps fill in a few hard to get titles :)

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message 36: by Danny (new)

Mar 05, 2023 05:49AM

For those that are interested in a reasonably up to date list of all the books in the series in publication order, search for 'bearalley british library crime classics'. The writer seems to update the original post from 2018 every few months with the books released since the last edit.

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message 37: by Chris (new)

May 13, 2023 03:25AM