Agatha Mystery — a twelve-year-old detective from the ancient Mystery family — has a phenomenal memory and a sharp nose for crime. Together with her cousin Larry, a detective school student, and her faithful cat Watson, she has traveled around the world — from the Bermuda Islands to Tokyo. In each book — a new country, a new mystery, and a new chance to prove that age is no barrier to a true detective.

The series was written by an Italian author under the pseudonym Steve Stevenson. Books have been coming out since 2006 and are translated into dozens of languages.

Where to start for beginners? Start with the first book — "The Pharaoh's Riddle". It introduces you to all the main characters and sets the perfect tone for the series. If you want to try from the middle — books 6 and 17 read well on their own.
1

The Pharaoh's Riddle

Egypt, Valley of Kings, Cairo

In the Valley of Kings, a group of archaeologists is preparing to announce to the world the discovery of a mysterious pharaoh's tomb — but a priceless tablet with instructions is suddenly stolen. Agatha and Larry find themselves in the heart of Cairo: solving clues and deciphering hieroglyphics.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Mr. Kent, Aunt Melania (lives in Luxor)

First case — and straight into the fire. Ready to search for clues with Agatha?

2

The Bengali Pearl

India, Calcutta

A legendary pearl is stolen from the temple of the Goddess Kali in the village of Chotoka, and the temple keeper disappears without a trace. Agatha and Larry travel to India — to the city of spices, noise, and ancient secrets.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Ancient secrets have kept their mysteries for millennia. Time to reveal them.

3

The Scottish King's Sword

United Kingdom, Scotland, Dunnottar Castle

In the ancient Dunnottar Castle, the sword of Robert the Bruce, the legendary king of Scotland, is shown to the general public for the first time. During the ceremony, everyone suddenly falls asleep — and upon waking, they discover the relic has disappeared. Agatha descends into the castle dungeons.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Scottish castles hold not just history. Sometimes — living mysteries.

4

Theft at Niagara Falls

Canada/USA, Niagara Falls

In a luxury hotel overlooking Niagara Falls, a daring thief robs the safe of a famous singer and flees with priceless jewels. The trail is lost against the backdrop of roaring water — but not for Agatha.

Characters: Larry, Watson

The waterfall drowns out footsteps. But clues always leave a trace.

5

Murder on the Eiffel Tower

France, Paris

A Russian diplomat is poisoned right in the restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Larry accidentally incapacitates the only agent on scene — and now the investigation falls entirely on Agatha's shoulders. Fortunately, she happens to be in Paris.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Paris is beautiful. But behind that beauty lies death.

6

Treasure of the Bermuda Islands

Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda Triangle

Ships have been disappearing in the Bermuda Triangle for hundreds of years — and now Agatha and Larry find themselves in the middle of this mysterious zone. A map of disappearances, ancient legends, and someone who desperately doesn't want the secret revealed.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Bermuda Triangle, Bermuda)

The triangle keeps its secrets. Agatha intends to claim them.

7

The Doge's Crown

Italy, Venice

An ancient crown of Venetian rulers is stolen, and the chase after the thief unfolds right on the water — through canals and gondolas of a city where cars don't exist. The Grand Canal becomes the main arena of the most aquatic pursuit in the series' history.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Venice, Grand Canal — "main artery of the Venetian pursuit")

Through Venice's canals on a gondola — that's not romance, that's a chase!

8

Pursuit of the White Giraffe

Kenya, Mombasa

In the African port of Mombasa, you can smell salt, spices, and danger. The ship is about to depart, and with it — the clues that Agatha must catch before it leaves. A land chase turns into a sea pursuit.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Mombasa — "chase hub connecting land and sea pursuit")

Africa is vast. But clues always leave a trail.

9

Commotion in Hollywood

USA, Los Angeles, Hollywood

On producer Robert Morrison's movie set, strange incidents happen one after another, and the actors begin receiving threatening letters. Agatha and Larry must find out who wants to stop the filming at any cost.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Agent Bud (knows all Hollywood studios)

In Hollywood, everything is an act. But this crime is very real.

10

Dangerous Cruise

Norway, Trondheim, Bergen, fjords

A cruise ship among Norwegian fjords — seemingly the perfect vacation. But by the third day, something happens on board that doesn't fit any tourist schedule. Agent Samuel, who lives here with his family, gets drawn into the investigation too.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Agent Samuel (lives in Norway)

Locations: site map (Trondheim, Bergen, Trondhjem Fjord) · Agent Samuel — character biographies

Fjords are beautiful. And they hide secrets very well.

11

Abduction at the Vatican

Italy, Rome, Vatican

Something priceless disappears from the walls of the world's smallest country. Agatha flies through Fiumicino Airport, walks down Via Nazionale, and realizes: the case affects the entire Catholic world. The Vatican doesn't like it when outsiders reveal its secrets.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Rome, Fiumicino, Via Nazionale)

Behind thousand-year-old walls, prayers aren't the only thing stored.

12

The Mysterious Rose of the Alhambra

Spain, Granada

The Alhambra Palace holds the secrets of Moorish rulers — and someone has decided to take advantage of this. In the labyrinth of halls and gardens of Granada, Agatha searches for the stolen relic, and her photographic memory works at full capacity.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Granada, Alhambra — "main historical backdrop of Spanish investigation")

The Alhambra is Europe's most beautiful maze. No one has managed to escape it quickly.

13

Hunt for the Ghost

Russia, Trans-Siberian Railway

On board the luxurious "Golden Eagle" express, Agatha and Larry cross all of Russia. Their goal is to prevent a daring robbery of a wealthy passenger. Brilliant thief Strogov — a master of disguise — has already openly challenged the agency.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Uncle Jack

From Moscow to Vladivostok — and the thief is always one step ahead.

14

Detective Against Detective

USA, New York, Manhattan

In New York, a congress of detectives from around the world is taking place — and it's here that a crime no one anticipated happens. Agatha flies through Kennedy Airport and from the first moment understands: rival detectives may turn out to be more dangerous than criminals.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (New York, Manhattan, Kennedy Airport — "site of detective congress")

When detectives get together — expect the most complicated case.

15

The Secret of Count Dracula

Romania, Cluj-Napoca · United Kingdom, London

The legend of Dracula takes Agatha to Romania — foggy castles, Carpathian passes, and locals who know all too well what to keep silent about. Meanwhile, Larry arranges a romantic meeting by the London Eye.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Cluj-Napoca — "start of Romanian segment", London Eye — "meeting place with Rosy")

Count Dracula is a myth. Or is he?

16

Wanted: Magic Carpet

Uzbekistan, Samarkand

From London — to ancient Samarkand, one of the most beautiful cities of Central Asia. An ancient carpet with an encrypted map has disappeared there — and now Agatha needs to figure out an unfamiliar language, culture, and tricks.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Samarkand — "main target of the stolen carpet hunt", London — starting point)

Thousands of kilometers from home — and the clues are there too.

17

Fire in the Jungle

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Amazon

Ipanema beach, heat, carnival rhythms — and in the middle of it all, someone is setting the jungle on fire. Agatha meets agent Walter right by the ocean, and then the path leads deep into the Amazon, where the rules are completely different.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Agent Walter (chemist, lives in Rio)

Locations: site map (Rio, Ipanema Beach, Manaus) · Walter — character biographies ("meets at Ipanema Beach")

The Amazon is the planet's greatest lungs. And someone wants to set them on fire.

18

Journey to the Edge of the Earth

Portugal, Lisbon

Ten years ago, a secret formula of mastery disappeared from a locked safe. On the anniversary of the master's death, one of his students receives a mysterious letter — and turns to "Oko International". Agatha, Larry, and Mr. Kent travel to Lisbon — a city of Portuguese guitars and ancient secrets.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Mr. Kent

Lisbon stands at Europe's edge. But the secret is at its heart.

19

Following the Diamond Trail

Netherlands, Amsterdam

A bicycle chase along the Herengracht embankment, a meeting at the Magere Brug — the famous "skinny" bridge — and the robber's plan that falls apart before Agatha's eyes. Amsterdam is perfect for a bicycle pursuit.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Herengracht, Magna Plaza, Magere Brug — "where the robber's plan is revealed")

A diamond is small. But it's very visible when you know where to look.

20

The Secret of the Jade Dragon

China, Beijing

A jade dragon figurine is stolen from the Beijing Museum of Art. Larry flies off to investigate the case alone — but soon Agatha receives an alarming message: Larry himself has been kidnapped. Now she needs to find both the figurine and her brother.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Losing an artifact is one thing. Losing a detective is another.

21

Crime for Dessert

USA, New Orleans

New Orleans — a city of jazz, voodoo, and the best desserts in America. It's here that all threads of the missing manuscript case converge. Agatha unravels the trail in the atmosphere of a carnival city where everything is not what it seems.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (New Orleans — "final point of the stolen manuscript trail")

A manuscript is more than paper. Sometimes a fortune stands behind it.

22

A Million for the Dodo Bird

United Kingdom, Oxford

An Oxford student is kidnapped — and the ransom is set in the Witham Woods forest. Agent Bill, an ornithologist with a farm nearby, and his falcon Marlowe help trace the lead. And what does the dodo bird have to do with this? You'll find out at the end.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Agent Bill (ornithologist, farm near Oxford, falcon Marlowe)

Locations: site map (Oxford, Witham Woods — "ransom site at the lake") · Agent Bill — character biographies

The dodo bird is extinct. But the case about it is very much alive.

23

The Smugglers' Cipher

Germany, Berlin

From the London headquarters of "Oko International" — straight to Berlin. An encrypted message, missing Uncle Helmut, and a city that knows how to keep secrets. Code-breaking Agent Algernon comes in handy here.

Characters: Larry, Watson, Agent Algernon (code-breaking master)

Locations: site map (Berlin, Berlin-Tegel — "Uncle Helmut search") · Algernon — character biographies

A cipher is just a puzzle. Agatha knows how to solve them.

24

Revenge on Mount Fuji

Japan, Tokyo · Mount Fuji

From Tokyo — to the foot of the sacred Mount Fuji. The investigation unfolds against the backdrop of Japanese traditions that Agatha respects but breaks — because there's no other way. The criminal's target is the mountain itself.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Tokyo — "starting point", Mount Fuji — "key investigation target")

Fuji has been silent for thousands of years. But silence is not protection.

25

An Unforeseen Case in Barcelona

Spain, Barcelona

In Catalonia Square, by the Canaletes fountain on the Rambla — an agent passes a package. But something goes wrong, and Agatha has to improvise in the most vibrant city in Spain. Barcelona doesn't allow you to be bored.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Barcelona, Catalonia Square, Canaletes fountain — "contact point between heroes and agent")

A case is when the plan falls apart. Good thing Agatha can think on her feet.

26

Treasures of the Pirate Queen

Indonesia, Bali

Bali Island — rice fields, temples, ocean, and… pirate treasure sought by several groups at once. On Bali, Watson gets into trouble because of sardines, and Agatha unravels the case against the backdrop of Javanese sunsets.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Bali — "pirate treasure search") · Watson's Adventure — character biographies

Pirates are long gone. But treasures remain.

27

A Mysterious Incident at the Vienna Ball

Austria, Vienna

From London's dance school — to the luxurious Vienna Ball. Among waltzes, tailcoats, and ball gowns, the book's main conflict unfolds. An agent in a ball gown is hard to recognize — but she always sees the clues.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Vienna — "main scene of the ball", London — "starting scene at dance school")

At the ball, everyone smiles. But someone smiles too wide.

28

The Mystery of the Frozen Viking

Greenland

In a Greenlandic glacier, the body of an ancient Scandinavian warrior is discovered in full battle armor. Before scientists could study the find, the Viking along with a block of ice mysteriously disappears from the laboratory. The "Oko International" agency takes on the investigation.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Frozen in ice for a thousand years — and suddenly vanished. Coincidence?

29

Fashion Intrigues in Milan

Italy, Milan

Fashion week in Milan — glamour, cameras, designers. And someone who uses all this hustle and bustle as a cover. Agatha searches for clues at the Royal Palace and Piazza Gae Aulenti while the show heats up around her.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Milan, Duomo Square, Royal Palace, Piazza Gae Aulenti)

Fashion is an illusion. Crime is not.

30

The Missing Ring

Ireland, Dublin · County Galway

From St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin — to the seaside village of Rossaveal and the Moher cliffs, where the land ends and the Atlantic begins. It's here, on the "Witch's Head", that the investigation turns into a direct confrontation.

Characters: Larry, Watson

Locations: site map (Dublin, Rossaveal, Moher cliffs — "place of confrontation with criminals")

The ring is small. But the case is as vast as the Irish sky.

Interesting facts about the series

1

Mr. Kent — a butler with an unexpected past: in his youth he was a professional boxer. His huge hands now brew tea with the same precision as they once delivered blows.

2

Watson is not just a cat. In Bali he was kidnapped for sardines, and in another book he courted a cat named Mary with serenades. A Siberian cat with blue eyes manages to get into adventures more often than any detective.

3

Agent Ulysses hasn't set foot on land for seven years — such is the shaman's prediction. He lives on the catamaran "Princess Mystery", and his parrot Chandler steals everything he can reach.

4

In 30 books, Agatha and Larry visited 5 continents. The site map marks 46 real locations from 19 books — from the Bermuda Triangle to the Moher cliffs in Ireland.

5

Agent Bill is an ornithologist who runs a farm near Oxford and trained a falcon named Marlowe — after Christopher Marlowe, an English poet of Shakespeare's era. Agents of "Eye International" are people with very unusual hobbies.

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