Collects Doyle's short stories that star Sherlock Holmes, each of which is annotated to provide literary and cultural details about Victorian society, and also includes biographies of Holmes, Dr. Watson, and the author himself.
Dr Watson once again opens his portfoliio to reveal eight strange cases solved by the keen intellect of the master detective. They range from murdering and kidnapping to theft and treachery - though on one occasion it is Holmes and Watson who commit the crime of burglery.
This is the first and only reader to encompass the eclectic range representing the complete body of work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930): Sherlock Holmes tales, horror stories, nonfiction reporting, and, in its entirety, the apocalyptic novel "The Poison Belt."
A Scandal in BohemiaThe Red-Headed LeagueA Case of IdentityThe Boscombe Valley MysteryThe Five Orange PipsThe Man with the Twisted LipThe Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleThe Adventure of the Speckled BandThe Adventure of the Engineer's ThumbThe Adventure of the Noble BachelorThe Adventure of the Beryl CoronetThe Adventure of the Copper BeechesThe Adventure of Silver BlazeThe Adventure of the Cardboard BoxThe Adventure of The Yellow FaceThe Adventure of The Stock-Broker's ClerkThe Adventure of The “Gloria Scott”The Adventure of The Musgrave RitualThe Adventure of The Reigate SquiresThe Adventure of The Crooked ManThe Adventure of The Resident PatientThe Adventure of The Greek InterpreterThe Adventure of The Naval TreatyThe Adventure of The Final ProblemThe Adventure of the Empty HouseThe Adventure of the Norwood BuilderThe Adventure of the Dancing MenThe Adventure of the Solitary CyclistThe Adventure of the Priory SchoolThe Adventure of Black PeterThe Adventure of Charles Augustus MilvertonThe Adventure of the Six NapoleonsThe Adventure of the Three StudentsThe Adventure of the Golden Pince-NezThe Adventure of the Missing Three-QuarterThe Adventure of the Abbey GrangeThe Adventure of the Second StainThe Hound of the Baskervilles
Since his first appearance in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Now, in two paperback volumes, Bantam presents all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Conan Doyle’s classic hero--a truly complete collection of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures in crime! Volume II begins with The Hound of the Baskervilles, a haunting novel of murder on eerie Grimpen Moor, which has rightly earned its reputation as the finest murder mystery ever written. The Valley of Fear matches Holmes against his archenemy, the master of imaginative crime, Professor Moriarty. In addition, the loyal Dr. Watson has faithfully recorded Holmes’s feats of extraordinary detection in such famous cases as the thrilling The Adventure of the Red Circle and the twelve baffling adventures from The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s incomparable tales bring to life a Victorian England of horse-drawn cabs, fogs, and the famous lodgings at 221B Baker Street, where for more than forty years Sherlock Holmes earned his undisputed reputation as the greatest fictional detective of all time.
This elegantly compiled edition features all four Sherlock Holmes novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, presented in a beautifully typeset format. Readers can immerse themselves in the iconic detective's adventures, exploring the intricate plots and clever deductions that have captivated audiences for generations. This collection not only celebrates the brilliance of Holmes but also showcases the timeless appeal of Doyle's storytelling.
Featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, this collection brings together all of Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories, showcasing Holmes's brilliant deductive skills and his partnership with Dr. Watson. Readers will encounter a variety of intriguing cases, from mysterious disappearances to complex crimes, all set in Victorian London. The stories delve into themes of logic, justice, and the human psyche, revealing both the genius and vulnerabilities of the legendary sleuth. This comprehensive anthology is a must-read for mystery lovers.
All 4 Novels & 56 Short Stories of the Sherlock Holmes Canon (including "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes") with More Than 480 Illustrations by Sidney Paget & Others The Complete Sherlock Holmes (Illustrated) from Top Five Classics is the only fully illustrated, single-volume edition of the entire Sherlock Holmes Canon available, and features: • All 4 novels and 56 short stories, including Arthur Conan Doyle's final 1927 collection, "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" • More than 480 captioned illustrations, including all 357 Holmes illustrations by Sidney Paget • An alphabetical index of titles & timeline of cases • A helpful introduction, author bio, and bibliography Presenting all of the stories in the order they were first published with the illustrations that accompanied the original Strand Magazine monthly editions, The Complete Sherlock Holmes (Illustrated) brings the Sherlock Holmes adventures to you the way they were meant to be read.
Featuring the complete original novels and short stories, this collection showcases Arthur Conan Doyle's masterful detective fiction through the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Readers will delve into the intricate plots and clever deductions that define the iconic detective, experiencing the thrill of mystery and the depth of character development that has captivated audiences for generations.