Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League re-told in twenty-first century Easy-English

By Mark Willams

Easy-English: Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League is the third of the Easy-English Classics series from international best-selling author Mark Williams.

Many classics of English literature were written in styles of English not commonly used today, and even for those who speak and read modern English fluently the archaic styles, wording and phrases can be challenging.

All the more so for those who are late to literacy or those reading English as a second language.

The Easy-English Classics series bridges that gap by re-writing the classics in modern-day English for modern-day English readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mark Willams
• Release date: Dec 27, 2015
• ISBN: 9788892533868

Book preview

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I had been strolling through Regent’s Park one October morning, enjoying the blustery wind. The trees were wearing their autumn colours – red, brown, yellow and orange, and all shades in between. Fallen leaves were being kicked about by happy children.

I was reminded of the colours of the leaves when I arrived at 221b Baker Street and found my dear friend Sherlock Holmes talking with a man who himself could best described as autumnal.

He had flaming red hair and a florid face that, with his brown suit and shoes, made him look almost like the trees I had just left behind in Regent’s park.

I’m sorry, Holmes. I didn’t realize you were busy, I said. I’ll call back shortly.

No, no, said Holmes. Do come in, Watson. I would like you to meet Mr. Jabez Wilson, who has come to me with a most bizarre mystery.

This sounds interesting, I said.

Indeed, agreed Holmes. He turned to his guest. "Mr. Wilson, would you begin again and explain to my dear friend Dr. Watson the events that bring you here today. I will benefit from hearing the story again myself, for it