Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473360404
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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This fantastic collection of short Sherlock Holmes stories features the detective in three classic tales of crime fiction as he works to recover important and confidential documents. Showcasing Sherlock Homes’ remarkable skills of observation and deduction, this short story collection features three tales in which the brilliant detective solves mysterious cases of missing documents. In ‘The Naval Treaty’ (1893), Holmes must track down a vital government treaty and prevent a political scandal. ‘The Second Stain’ (1904) sees the detective hired by the Prime Minister to recover an important document stolen from the Secretary of State for European Affairs. Finally, ‘The Bruce-Partington Plans’ (1908) follows the disappearance of secret submarine plans. Featuring Holmes’ brother, Mycroft, this tale navigates the treacherous world of espionage and murderous schemes. With its gripping plots, intricate puzzles, and memorable characters, this collection is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Each of these stories demonstrates the remarkable abilities of Sherlock Holmes and the exceptional writing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.
Author: Jamyang Norbu
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
ISBN: 158234132X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The "lost years" Sherlock Holmes are revealed through the scroll of a Bengali scholar who traveled with the great detective in Asia. 20,000 first printing.
Author: John H. Watson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907685613
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The recent decease of one of the descendants of Dr. Watson has brought to light his personal papers. These include a number of stories that Dr. Watson suppressed at the time for various reasons. As all involved are long dead, the inheritor has agreed to the publication of a set of eight of the most interesting adventures.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 152879866X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
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This short story highlights the phenomenal mind of Sherlock Holmes as the detective unravels the complex case of a star rugby player’s disappearance. Godfrey Staunton plays in the three-quarters position of the University of Cambridge rugby team. When he disappears just before a big game against Oxford, the entire team is desperate to uncover his whereabouts. Despite sports being beyond Sherlock Holmes’ field of knowledge, he agrees to take on the case and is soon unravelling the mystery. First published in 1904, ‘The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter’ is a thrilling detective story that showcases the skill and intellect of Sherlock Holmes. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
Author: Hugh Ashton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692408414
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Three previously unknown accounts in the case files of Sherlock Holmes, discovered and transcribed by Hugh Ashton: The Odessa Business, the Case of the Missing Matchbox and The Case of the Cormorant. The stories in this volume are authorized by the Conan Doyle Estate.
Author: Paul D. Gilbert
Publisher: Lost Files of Sherlock Hol
ISBN: 9781789311952
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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AN ANTHOLOGY OF BRAND NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERIES If you love Arthur Conan Doyle's original, do not miss this extraordinary collection of new tales. PRAISE FOR THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES "I would not be surprised if this book was released from a lost manuscript from Sir Arthur . . . a must read for all Sherlockians." Khurram "Each of the chapters is a full serving of pure Sherlockian comfort food." Leah "So many authors have tried to capture Watson's narrative voice and failed miserably that it is a pleasure for the Holmes addict to find one who succeeds." Chris Enough time has passed. Dr John Watson can finally reopen his tin box of chronicles. In this astonishing collection, a treasure trove of new accounts of Sherlock Holmes's extraordinary skills finally comes to light. What is the connection between murderous attacks on a colonel's wife and the Legend of King Arthur? Why is a disgraced former ship captain stalking his neighbour? Who stole the statue of The Dying Gaul from a completely secure museum in Rome? Find the answers to these confounding mysteries and more in seven exhilarating NEW short stories, including: - The Adventure of the Connoisseur - The Mystery of Avalon - The Missing Don Giovanni - The Hooded Man - The Old Grey Horse - The Adventure of the Conscientious Constable - The Adventures of the Dying Gaul The highly satisfying first in the Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes series. Cherry-picking clues right from the source, acclaimed Sherlockian Paul D. Gilbert adds to the legacy of Britain's favourite sleuth. DISCOVER THESE NEW ADVENTURES OF HOLMES AND WATSON. PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE ORIGINAL AND LOVERS OF CLASSIC MYSTERIES. ALSO BY PAUL GILBERT THE ODYSSEY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES TRILOGY Book 1: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE UNHOLY TRINITY Book 2: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FOUR-HANDED GAME Book 3: THE ILLUMINATION OF SHERLOCK HOLMES THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES Book 1: THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Book 2: THE CHRONICLES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Book 3: THE ANNALS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES STANDALONE NOVEL SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GIANT RAT OF SUMATRA
Author: Alex Prior
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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The game is afoot. Again. A brand new anthology of Sherlock Holmes stories beautifully written in the style of the originals with meticulous attention to period detail and fiendish plotting. Holmes and Watson are at the height of their powers and in thrilling action from the corridors of the British Museum, to the deck of a battleship in The Curse of the Purser's Mate and on to New York for the horrors of the Burning Men. If you are a fan of the original Conan-Doyle stories then this book, that seamlessly mixes authentic short and extended feature length stories is for you. This is the Holmes and Watson you know and love. Professional praise for the "Lost Case Files of Sherlock Holmes" includes "I have rarely been so impressed by the competence of a piece of writing. It's a hard task to follow the master - but you have succeeded." "The voices of the two main characters are authentic and you make them sing from the page" "My verdict on the volume is that it is astoundingly successful - I think you will gain many fans and followers. Quite simply, it was a pleasure to read."
Author: David Grann
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307275906
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 417
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager—and one of the most gifted reporters and storytellers of his generation—comes a “horrifying, hilarious, and outlandish” (Entertainment Weekly) collection of gripping true crime mysteries about people whose obsessions propel them into unfathomable and often deadly circumstances. "[Grann is] one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today."—New York Magazine Whether David Grann is investigating a mysterious murder, tracking a chameleon-like con artist, or hunting an elusive giant squid, he has proven to be a superb storyteller. In The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, Grann takes the reader around the world, revealing a gallery of rogues and heroes with their own particular fixations who show that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Look for David Grann’s latest bestselling book, The Wager!
Author: Leonard S. Goldberg
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250101042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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"Joanna Blalock's keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly-skilled nurse ... When she and her ten-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic and deductive skills, they invite her to become the third member of their deductive team. Caught up in a Holmesian mystery that spans from hidden treasure to the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880, Joanna and her companions must devise an ingenious plan to catch a murderer in the act while dodging familiar culprits, Scotland Yard, and members of the British aristocracy"--
