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Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet)

Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet)

Volume I
ClassicsCrime
Pages
555
Published
1930
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the gaslit world of Victorian London with the complete collection of Sherlock Holmes's most famous cases. Join the brilliant detective and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson, as they unravel perplexing mysteries, confront cunning criminals, and navigate the intricate web of human nature. This volume brings together the iconic short stories and novels that cemented Holmes's legacy as the greatest consulting detective of all time.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Genres

Classics Crime Mystery History Short Stories

About the author

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. He is also known for writing the fictional adventures of a second character he invented, Professor Challenger, and for popularising the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy an...

Characters

Sherlock HolmesProtagonist
All characters in Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet)

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this collection a good starting point for new Sherlock Holmes readers?

    This collection is an excellent entry point for new readers, as it gathers some of the most iconic and accessible stories, including "A Study in Scarlet" which introduces Holmes and Watson, and many of the popular short adventures.

  • Are there any notable adaptations of these Sherlock Holmes stories?

    Many of the stories within this collection have been adapted numerous times across film, television, radio, and stage, with some of the most famous portrayals originating from these specific cases.

  • What inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes?

    Arthur Conan Doyle based Sherlock Holmes's deductive reasoning and observational skills on his former university professor, Dr. Joseph Bell, a surgeon known for diagnosing patients' occupations and recent activities from their appearance alone.