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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

By Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of intriguing short stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. These tales delve into a variety of puzzling mysteries and cases, showcasing Holmes's brilliant powers of deduction and deduction. Set in Victorian London, the stories are rich with suspense and masterful storytelling, capturing the essence of crime and thriller genre.
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You might enjoy this classic collection of detective stories if you revel in gripping crime mysteries and appreciate the cunning brilliance of Sherlock Holmes, whose unparalleled deductive skills unravel intricate cases. Arthur Conan Doyle's engaging storytelling and the Victorian setting make this collection perfect for those fascinated by thrilling adventures and the art of deduction.

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

With Sherlock Holmes devoted amanuensis Dr Watson, he emerges from his smoke filled room in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil such cases as "The Speckled Band", in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister's death.

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This collection includes many of the famous cases—and great strokes of brilliance—that made the legendary Sherlock Holmes one of fiction's most popular creations. With his devoted amanuensis, Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke-filled rooms in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue, and evil in such cases as The Speckled Band, in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister's death, or A Scandal in Bohemia, which portrays a European king blackmailed by his mistress.

In Silver Blaze the pair investigate the disappearance of a racehorse and the violent murder of its trainer, while in The Final Problem Holmes at last comes face to face with his nemesis, the diabolical Professor Moriarty—'the Napoleon of crime'.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437713

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Iain Pears
  • Notes by Ed Glinert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 416g

Pages: 576

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Arthur Conan Doyle Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Edinburgh-born Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh University before becoming a doctor in Southsea. He began writing detective stories to supplement his income and 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887) introduced his finest creation, the hawk-eyed detective, Sherlock Holmes. Iain Pears is the is the best-selling author of six detective novels, including An Instance of the Finger Post. Ed Glinert is a journalist and writer.

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