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IIFor fans of the great detective, this volume collects 10 classic
tales of mystery and detection. In addition to the complete short
novel `The Hound of the Baskervilles', it includes several stories
that Holmes's creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, himself selected as the
intrepid pair's greatest adventures: `A Scandal in Bohemia', `The
Speckled Band', `The Red-Headed League' and `The Final Problem', in
which Doyle famously `killed off' his creation. This is one of
Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume
features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an
exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive colored
edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and
collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young
and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'They all agreed that it was a huge creature,
luminous, ghastly and spectral.' Originally serialised in The
Strand Magazine, Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles
follows the infamous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they
investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose
dead body is found on the misty and desolate Devon moors. The
locals blame his death on the legend of the fearsome phantom hound
that they claim has haunted the Baskerville family for generations.
When the heir to the Baskerville fortune, Sir Henry, also comes
under threat Holmes' detective skills are put to the test as he
battles to discover the truth behind the legend and to solve one of
the most macabre mysteries of his career.
Nine spine-tingling stories from the creator of Sherlock Holmes
Mournful cries in an ice-bound sea, a potion that allows the user
to commune with ghosts, an Egyptian priest who cannot die, and a
mesmerist of unrivaled power. Brace yourself for these and other
chilling encounters in The Parasite and Other Tales of Terror. Even
before he created Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle terrified
and delighted readers with tales of suspense, haunted by mysterious
forces that defy rational explanation. These stories capture the
unique draw of the uncanny and the curiosity that compels us all to
ask, "Could it be true?" Presented by the Horror Writers
Association, and introduced by award-winning author Daniel
Stashower, this collection illuminates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
talent for the macabre and the supernatural. The Parasite and the
other stories in this collection showcase Conan Doyle at his most
inventive, sure to entertain both new readers and his most
dedicated fans.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. 'It is with a heavy heart that I
take up my pen to write these the last words in which I shall ever
record the singular gifts by which my friend Mr. Sherlock Holmes
was distinguished.' This collection of eleven stories depict Holmes
and Watson at their very best and solving some of their most
notorious cases, culminating in 'The Final Problem'. In this
infamous tale, Holmes comes face-to-face with his greatest
opponent, the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, at the
Reichenbach Falls. Each of the stories was previously published in
The Strand magazine before being released together in a single
volume in 1894. This is a quintessential collection, and a
must-have for collectors and fans of one of the finest sleuths in
English literature.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. Featuring the last 12 stories ever written
about the infamous detective, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
contains some of Conan Doyle's most villainous and unusual
characters. The 1920s was a disenchanting era, and the darker mood
of many of these stories reflects the environment at the time. Some
even felt that the stories showed Conan Doyle exploring
Spiritualism as it was an area he was interested in at the time and
the mental derangement and physical disfigurements that crop up in
many of the stories allude to the horrors of the First World War.
The collection includes 'The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire', 'The
Adventure of the Creeping Man' and 'The Adventure of the Lion's
Mane'.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics.
'Sherlock Holmes was transformed when he was hot upon such a
scent as this. Men who had only known the quiet thinker and
logician of Baker Street would have failed to recognize him. His
face flushed and darkened. His brows were drawn into two hard black
lines, while his eyes shone out from beneath them with a steely
glitter.'
Set against the foggy, mysterious backdrops of London and the
English countryside, these are the first twelve stories ever
published to feature the infamous Detective Sherlock Holmes and his
side kick Doctor Watson. They first appeared as stories in the
Strand Magazine and feature some of his most famous and enjoyable
cases, including 'A Scandal in Bohemia', 'The Adventure of the Blue
Carbuncle' and 'The Red-headed League'.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'A slow and heavy step, which had been heard
upon the stairs and in the passage, paused immediately outside the
door. Then there was a loud and authoritative tap.' Set against the
foggy backdrop of London and the English countryside, each story in
this quintessential collection unravels an exciting new mystery,
from mistaken identity and portentous omens to counterfeit currency
and jewellery theft. They follow the famous detective and his
partner Watson on the trail of some of their most enjoyable cases,
including 'A Scandal in Bohemia', 'The Five Orange Pips' and 'The
Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'. Appearing in the Strand magazine
between 1891 and 1892, these are the first stories ever published
to feature the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, whose adventures
hold an unparalleled and enduring appeal to this day.
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short
stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers,
designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Emerging from
their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson
grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London.
From the first story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' where Holmes is foiled
by the quick-thinking of 'the woman', Irene Adler, to what was
presumed to be the last, 'The Final Problem' where Holmes at last
comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this
selection is presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic
detective. 'Arthur Conan Doyle is unique ... Personally, I would
walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman' Stephen Fry
Exam board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First
teaching: September 2015 First examination: June 2017 This edition
of The Sign of Four is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes
complete with the novel, plus an introduction providing context,
and a glossary explaining key terms. 'Moonlight was streaming into
the room, and it was bright with a vague and shifty radiance.
Looking straight at me and suspended, as it were, in the air, for
all beneath was in shadow, there hung a face...' A mysterious
letter, a missing father, stolen jewels and a man found dead in a
locked room. Private detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful
companion Dr Watson have their work cut out in a case which takes
them through the suburbs of south London, back in time to the forts
and swamps of colonial India, and climaxes in a dramatic chase
along the river Thames. Arthur Conan Doyle's 1890 novel is the
famous detective's second case.
Having firmly established the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr
Watson in the novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four,
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was retained by The Strand Magazine to
contribute a series of twelve short stories, which began with 'A
Scandal in Bohemia' in 1891 and were published monthly for the next
year. The stories, in which the master sleuth receives a stream of
clients presenting him with baffling and bizarre mysteries in his
consulting room at 221B Baker Street, were instantly popular and by
the time of the publication of the final story, 'The Copper
Beeches', they had become the mainstay of the magazine. They
included such classic tales as 'The Five Orange Pips' and 'The
Adventure of the Speckled Band', and were gathered together in a
collection known as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, representing
some of the finest detective stories ever written.
The untold story of Sherlock Holmes' greatest rival, Moriarty!
Before he was Sherlock's rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair
class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got
their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can
spin out of control-will Moriarty's dream of a more just and equal
world turn him into a hero...or a monster? In the late 19th
century, Great Britain rules over a quarter of the world. Nobles
sit in their fancy homes in comfort and luxury, while the working
class slaves away at their jobs. When young Albert James Moriarty's
upper-class family adopts two lower-class orphans, the cruelty the
boys experience at his family's hands cements Albert's hatred of
the nobility he was born into. He asks the older of the two
boys-who has a genius mind and a killer instinct-to help him rid
the world of evil, starting with Albert's own family!
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The Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle
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Hound of the Baskervilles (Paperback)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Retold by Martin Powell; Illustrated by Daniel Perez
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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
The Hound of the Baskervilles is the classic detective chiller. It
features the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, in his
most challenging case. The Baskerville family is haunted by a
phantom beast "with blazing eyes and dripping jaws" which roams the
mist-enshrouded moors around the isolated Baskerville Hall on
Dartmoor. Now the hound seems to be stalking young Sir Henry, the
new master of the Baskerville estate. Is this devilish spectre the
manifestation of the family curse? Or is Sir Henry the victim of a
vile and scheming murderer? Only Sherlock Holmes can solve this
devilish affair. The Valley of Fear is a dark, powerful tale, which
provides the great detective with a most perplexing case and opens
with a vile murder: "Lying across his chest was a most curious
weapon, a shotgun with the barrel sawn off in front of the
triggers. It was clear that it had been fired at close range, and
that he had received the whole charge in the face, blowing his head
almost to pieces". Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy, the criminal genius
Professor Moriarty, is back! But the solution to the riddle, found
after many surprising twists and high dramas, lies far away, half
across the world in a location known as 'The Valley of Fear'. This
is Conan Doyle's last Holmes novel and in the opinion of many of
his fans, it is the best!
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most revered writers of
detective fiction.
The year is 1888. Mary Morstan visits Sherlock Holmes and presents
him with a startling new case. On seeing an anonymous advert in the
newspaper in 1882 asking for her address, Mary responded and then
received, also anonymously, a valuable pearl through the post each
year for six years. After the sixth pearl, a letter arrives asking
for a meeting. Could these events relate to the disappearance of
her father ten years ago, or to the death of her father's only
friend, Major Sholto, in 1882? Holmes takes up Mary's case and
uncovers theft, corruption and death whilst interpreting the
mysterious note 'The Sign of Four'. This Oxford Essential Texts
edition of Conan Doyle's classic mystery comes with accessible and
informative notes.
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The Sign of the Four (Paperback)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Edited by Caroline Reitz; Edited by (general) Darryl Jones
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'I crave for mental exaltation. That is why I have chosen my own
particular profession, or rather created it, for I am the only one
in the world.' Mary Morstan receives a large pearl through the post
once a year without any clue as to the sender. When her intriguing
correspondent requests a meeting, Holmes and Watson take on the
case. Together the trio race through London to uncover the secrets
of the Sholto family, who hold the key to uncovering the
whereabouts of Mary's father and the existence of a treasure
stemming from a crime committed years ago in India. The Sign of the
Four has been a crucial part of the Sherlock Holmes canon since its
first publication in 1890. It explores theft, betrayal, and murder
in the larger context of the British Empire at a time of national
upheaval, and the novel's flashbacks to India during the 'Mutiny'
and its aftermath call into question the consequences of that
imperial venture. Caroline Reitz's new introduction and notes draws
attention to some often-overlooked context of the story, such as
its original publication in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, its
representation of imperial violence, and changing gender roles.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
By the time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had completed the twelve stories
for The Strand Magazine that are gathered together in The
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, he was already growing tired of his
most famous creation, but the financial incentive to continue was
too great. So began the second series of stories, known as The
Memoirs; these introduced such notable characters as Holmes'
indolent brother, Mycroft, and Holmes' most dangerous adversary,
Professor James Moriarty, the 'Napoleon of Crime'. The collection
included such stories as 'The Adventure of the Resident Patient'
and 'The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter', which Doyle would
list later as amongst his favourites. It was to Moriarty that was
delegated the task of ending the career of the world's finest
consulting detective in a final, fatal encounter at The Reichenbach
Falls in Switzerland in the concluding tale, 'The Final Problem'.
“[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen
and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth … [offers] chills—and
charm.”—New York Times Book Review World-renowned cartoonist
Seth illustrates a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic. The
Pole-Star’s voyage comes to a halt after becoming trapped in the
arctic ice, threatening the lives of its crew. Superstition soon
takes hold as the frightened men claim to hear ghosts in the
darkness, but it's the captain's increasingly strange behaviour
that concerns the doctor most.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. Holmes and Watson find themselves drawn into an intricate
murder case that bears the hallmarks of the dastardly genius
Professor Moriarty.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. The Last Bow features a series of adventure mysteries
starring the great detective Sherlock Holmes and the inimitable Dr
Watson: "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge", "The Adventure of the
Cardboard Box", "The Adventure of the Red Circle", "The Adventure
of the Bruce-Partington Plans", "The Adventure of the Dying
Detective", "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", "The
Adventure of the Devil's Foot" and "His Last Bow. The War Service
of Sherlock Holmes
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