Minute Mysteries [Detectograms], H. A. Ripley

Minute Mysteries [Detectograms]

H. A. Ripley

Level
B1
Words
23,872
Chapters
4
First published
1939
Reading time
about 3 hours
Translation
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A collection of short detective puzzles, each presenting a mystery to solve in a few minutes. The reader is challenged to spot clues and deduce the solution before it is revealed. The stories are concise and engaging, with straightforward language that makes them perfect for practicing reading comprehension.

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