The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library Series
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A volume of seemingly unsolvable mysteries, The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes features the final twelve short stories in Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series.
First published in 1927, this volume is the last instalment in Arthur Conan Doyle’s series of Sherlock Holmes’ adventures. Usually narrated by Doctor Watson, the detective’s companion and accomplice, these final short stories divert the author’s typical style, and two adventures are narrated by Holmes himself.
The short stories featured in this volume include:- - The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
- - The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier
- - The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
- - The Adventure of the Three Gables
- - The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
- - The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
- - The Problem of Thor Bridge
This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
Titles in the series (9)
- A Study in Scarlet - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library
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A Study in Scarlet is the first Sherlock Holmes novel and marks the beginning of many illustrious adventures for literature’s favourite detective. Set in the atmospheric, lamplit fog of Victorian London, this novel introduces the sleuthing duo, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, for the first time. Returning from service in Afghanistan, Watson is wounded and searching for living quarters. He takes up residence in a flat at 221B Baker Street with the peculiar Holmes and is soon embarking on a series of mysterious adventures. Accompanying the amateur detective to the scene of a bloody crime, Watson is horrified and baffled by the dead body that shows no sign of violence. But Holmes already has a theory forming… Originally published in the 1887 edition of Beeton's Christmas Annual, A Study in Scarlet was Arthur Conan Doyle’s first significant work. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction as well as an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library: With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget
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The 12 short stories featured in this volume were the catalyst for the first literary fandom, the success of The Strand Magazine, and Arthur Conan Doyle’s lifelong career as the writer of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. Enter the smoky rooms of 221B Baker Street and immerse yourself in the intriguing lives of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. This volume features tales including ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’ and ‘The Red-Headed League’, which Arthur Conan Doyle named his favourite Holmes stories. Each of these twelve mysteries highlights the famous detective’s remarkable skill and methods, narrated by Watson. The stories featured in this volume include: - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Red-Headed League - A Case of Identity - The Boscombe Valley Mystery - The Five Orange Pips - The Man with the Twisted Lip First published in The Strand Magazine magazine between July 1891 and June 1892, this edition includes the stories’ original illustrations by Sidney Paget. A specially commissioned introduction also features in this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library: With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget
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This volume features 12 enthralling Sherlock Holmes stories, culminating in ‘The Final Problem’, which caused much uproar and controversy among the fictional detective’s loyal fans. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes features famous characters such as the detective’s brother, Mycroft Holmes, and the evil Professor Moriarty. Including a few of the author’s favourite Holmes stories, this volume is a vital instalment in the series. Culminating in an epic battle between the sleuthing detective and his arch nemesis, this collection captivates readers. The stories featured in this volume include: - The Adventure of the Yellow Face - The Adventure of the Stockbroker’s Clerk - The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual - The Adventure of the Reigate Squires - The Adventure of the Resident Patient - The Final Problem First published in The Strand Magazine between 1892 and 1893, the short stories collected in this volume feature the original illustrations by Sidney Paget. A specially commissioned introduction also features in this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Sign of the Four - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library
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The darker side of Sherlock Holmes and the romantic side of Doctor Watson are both revealed in this enthralling second novel in Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective series. Thick fog swirls through London, winding its way down Baker Street towards flat 221B where a cocaine-dazed Sherlock Holmes sits awaiting a new case. When a beautiful young woman, Mary Morstan, presents the sleuthing duo with two seemingly unrelated cases, all three work together to solve a decade-long mystery. A tangled web of missing fathers, curious deaths, and cursed treasure, The Sign of the Four was first published in 1890. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library: With Original Illustrations by Charles R. Macauley
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After three years of being presumed dead, Sherlock Holmes returns to investigate 13 mysterious cases in this enthralling collection of short stories. After his ill-fated confrontation with his formidable enemy, Professor Moriarty, at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes was presumed dead. Over three years later, Holmes reappears, unharmed, in ‘The Adventure of the Empty House’. Reuniting with Watson, the detective reveals how he defeated Moriarty and the sleuthing duo embark on a tantalising series of adventures. This edition features the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley. The stories featured in this volume include: - The Adventure of the Empty House - The Adventure of the Norwood Builder - The Adventure of the Dancing Men - The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist - The Adventure of the Six Napoleons - The Adventure of the Second Stain First published between 1903 and 1904 in The Strand Magazine, The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection demonstrates Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterful skill in short story writing. A specially commissioned introduction also features in this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library: With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget
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Holmes and Watson return in this atmospheric crime novel, featuring the wild Devonshire moors, a phantom hound, and a centuries-old familial curse. Investigating the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must rely on their rationality to solve what appears to be a case of supernatural interference. Distracted by another case, Holmes sends Watson alone to Dartmoor to protect the Baskerville heir from the same ghastly fate as Sir Charles. But the complex mystery only seems to get more confusing as Watson investigates… Arguably the best of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, Arthur Conan Doyle’s horror masterpiece was first published in The Strand Magazine between August 1901 and April 1902. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Valley of Fear - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library
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The fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel features a heinous scheme from the pipe-smoking detective’s most formidable nemesis, Professor James Moriarty. After receiving a pseudonymous cipher from one of Moriarty’s henchmen, Holmes and Watson must unravel the mysterious murder of a country gentleman. The puzzling case gives the detective the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his skills in observation, forensics, and deduction. This electrifying novel features themes of ethical ambiguity and makes political commentary on terrorist activity. First published in The Strand Magazine between 1914 and 1915, this captivating detective-fiction novel presents an intricate crime and sets the reader the impossible challenge of cracking the case before Holmes can solve it. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- His Last Bow - Some Later Reminiscences - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library
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His Last Bow is the final collection of thrilling short stories in the chronology of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes’ series, set on the precipice of the First World War. Featuring seven tales from Holmes and Watson’s adventures, this volume includes a preface from the detective’s loyal companion updating the reader on Holmes’ health and whereabouts. The short stories see the famous duo working together to solve a series of bizarre and mysterious cases, culminating in a third-person spy narrative chronicling Holmes’ contribution to the war effort. Perfectly concluding the incredible Sherlock Holmes series, this volume is an essential read for fans of the pipe-smoking sleuth. The stories featured in this volume include: - The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge - The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans - The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot - The Adventure of the Red Circle - The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax - The Adventure of the Dying Detective - His Last Bow: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes First published as a book in 1917, this volume collates short stories that were published in The Strand Magazine between 1908 and 1917. A specially commissioned introduction also features in this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
- The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes - The Sherlock Holmes Collector's Library
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A volume of seemingly unsolvable mysteries, The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes features the final twelve short stories in Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. First published in 1927, this volume is the last instalment in Arthur Conan Doyle’s series of Sherlock Holmes’ adventures. Usually narrated by Doctor Watson, the detective’s companion and accomplice, these final short stories divert the author’s typical style, and two adventures are narrated by Holmes himself. The short stories featured in this volume include: - The Adventure of the Illustrious Client - The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier - The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone - The Adventure of the Three Gables - The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire - The Adventure of the Three Garridebs - The Problem of Thor Bridge This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most famous for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and long-suffering sidekick Dr Watson. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
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