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The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Painted Editions)

A Collection of Holmes Adventures
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In The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Painted Editions), Arthur Conan Doyle brings the iconic detective back from presumed death to solve a series of intriguing and complex cases. With his sharp wit and unparalleled deductive skills, Sherlock Holmes, alongside Dr. Watson, unravels mysteries involving cunning adversaries, unsuspected plots, and intricate puzzles in Victorian London. Each story adds depth to the legendary duo's adventures, keeping readers engaged with suspenseful twists throughout this crime and thriller collection.
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If you enjoy classic detective stories that promise clever mysteries and engaging storytelling, this collection of tales is perfect for you. The famous detective's sharp intellect and deductive skills are on full display, bringing thrilling adventures to life. Crime and thriller enthusiasts will relish the suspenseful plots and the intricate puzzles that challenge even the most astute readers.

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Painted Editions)

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a collection of thirteen stories involving one of literature’s most beloved characters and an integral volume in the canon, is now available in a fine exclusive collector’s edition. Featuring beautiful cover and interior treatments, it is ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.

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Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector's edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes anthology is a must-have for book lovers or amateur sleuths. Test your power of observation with this pretty edition featuring 13 stories with literature's favourite detective and his faithful companion, John Watson.

Beloved by fans across the globe, this collection features thirteen riveting adventures, including an explanation of Holmes’s supposed murder at the hands of his nemesis Dr. Moriarty in Doyle's 1893 short story "The Final Problem". This time-honoured classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition.

Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:

  • A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art
  • Embossed cover art and gold foiling
  • Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout
  • Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges
  • Part of a 4-volume collection including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Frankenstein, and The Great Gatsby

Why collect the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions?

  • They make a beautiful display for your shelves or coffee table
  • They're great gifts for Christmas, special occasions or graduations, and other gift-giving holidays
  • They're wonderful additions to the personal libraries of book lovers, book collectors, teachers, professors, and librarians

Literature's beloved private detective returns from the grave in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and his ever-loyal physician and devoted best friend Dr. John Watson is there to welcome him back and assist him in cracking thirteen absorbing and adventurous mysteries. First published in 1905, this volume includes the stories "The Adventure of the Empty House," "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez," "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist," and ten more absorbing cases to baffle and challenge the crime-solving duo.

This unique collector’s edition presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating mysteries in a giftable new way.

Series: Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is generally praised for its classic detective storytelling, reintroducing Sherlock Holmes after his presumed demise. Readers often appreciate the ingenious plots and the dynamic partnership between Holmes and Watson. The collection is noted for maintaining suspense and intrigue, captivating fans of the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401603977

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Harper Muse

Contributors:

  • Other Laci Fowler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 897g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish born author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.

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