Detective English: Sherlock

Detective English: Sherlock

Classic detective stories with multi-voice narration & vocabulary annotations.

Ever tried reading Sherlock Holmes but got stuck on Victorian English?

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21
Stories
16,000+
Annotations
17+
Hours of Audio

Multi-Voice Narration

Holmes, Watson, and every suspect brought to life with distinct voices. Follow along as the text highlights word-by-word in sync with the audio. It's like having first-class voice actors read to you.

Vocabulary Annotations

Archaic words, idioms, Victorian-era expressions, and cultural references — all explained in simple modern English, right below the text as you read. No dictionary needed. Like a graded reader, but with real classic literature.

Read at Your Pace

Adjust audio speed from 0.75x to 1.5x. Choose light, dark, or sepia theme. Read the first 20% of every story for free. No subscription. No ads.

21 Classic Detective Stories

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