TaleVoice

Detective English

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About this app

Ever tried reading classic adventure novels but got stuck on old-fashioned English? Now every difficult word is explained right below the text — and every character has their own voice.

Finally enjoy classic English literature without constantly reaching for a dictionary.

MULTI-VOICE NARRATION
Jim Hawkins, Phileas Fogg, Dorothy, John Carter, Holmes, Watson, and unforgettable supporting characters brought to life with distinct voices. Over 65 hours of narrated audio across 34 complete stories and novels. Follow along as the text highlights word-by-word in sync with the audio.

57,000+ 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. Build English comprehension naturally as you enjoy the story.

NEW CLASSIC ADVENTURE NOVELS
Read and listen to Treasure Island, Around the World in Eighty Days, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A Princess of Mars, and King Solomon’s Mines. These long-form adventure classics are fully narrated and annotated, so voyages, quests, lost worlds, and strange planets feel clear, immersive, and approachable.

34 CLASSIC NOVELS, ADVENTURES, AND MYSTERIES
• Treasure Island
• Around the World in Eighty Days
• King Solomon's Mines
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
• A Princess of Mars
• The Hound of the Baskervilles
• The Sign of the Four
• A Study in Scarlet
• The Valley of Fear
• A Scandal in Bohemia
• Silver Blaze
• The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
• The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
• The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
• The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
• The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
• The Adventure of the Dancing Men
• The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot
• The Adventure of the Empty House
• The Adventure of the Norwood Builder
• The Adventure of the Priory School
• The Adventure of the Second Stain
• The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
• The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist
• The Adventure of the Speckled Band
• The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
• The Boscombe Valley Mystery
• The Final Problem
• The Five Orange Pips
• The Musgrave Ritual
• The Naval Treaty
• The Problem of Thor Bridge
• The Red-Headed League
• The Reigate Squires

HOW IT WORKS
• Read real classic novels and stories with clear vocabulary annotations in modern English
• Listen with multi-voice narration and follow word-by-word audio sync
• Build reading confidence with classic literature, not simplified textbook content
• Choose your theme: light, dark, or sepia
• Adjust text size and annotation display
• Control audio speed: 0.75x to 1.5x

PERFECT FOR
• ESL and English learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or advanced reading
• Classic adventure, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery fans
• Audiobook with text — listen and read along simultaneously
• Students looking for English reading practice with real literature
• Anyone who loves journeys, quests, treasure hunts, and mysteries

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