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"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Holmes has a timeless talent,
passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and
deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan
Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English
letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: Some
Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes(1917) is an outstanding collection
of some of the later stories and most dramatic exploits of
Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These stories were composed
between 1908 and 1917, with the exception of the infamous tale "The
Cardboard Box", which was written in 1893. Six of these adventures
were initially published The Strand magazine, and the final titular
story was published in 1917, in Collier's magazine. Set in the
foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian
London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective
yarns ever written. His Last Bow includes a short preface written
Dr. Watson, then moves to other highlights including the espionage
story "The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans", featuring
Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft; "The Adventure of the Red
Circle", the evocative case of a mysterious tenant and abduction
that leads to an Italian criminal syndicate; and final story, "The
Last Bow", a favorite among fans as it features Holmes coming out
of his retirement as a detective to work as an undercover agent on
the eve of the First World War. This classic of crime literature is
a must-have collection for Sherlock Holmes fans. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and
readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot With its blend of gothic and detective genres,
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), sets forth the mysterious
investigation taken on by Detective Sherlock Holmes and his
stalwart partner Watson in the disquieting moors of Dartmoor. On
the grounds of an English country manor, Baskerville Hall, a
prominent baronet's death is feared more than an alleged heart
attack; huge footprints near the body allude that the family curse
of a monstrous hound could be the culprit. When a country
physician, Dr. Mortimer, visits Detective Holmes and Watson in
London he reveals that the heir of the Baskerville lineage, Sir
Henry Baskerville, is at mortal risk amid a mysterious and possibly
supernatural danger. Mortimer's friend Sir Charles Baskerville, the
elder brother of Henry, had recently died on the grounds of the
manor. The discovery of the huge footprints of a large creature
near the body raised the question whether he was slain by a phantom
beast that stalked the moors surrounding Baskerville Hall. The
Baskerville clan had been haunted by a terrifying ghostly hound for
generations, and Charles had become fearsome of the legendary
curse. As Henry had received a letter urging him to stay away from
the manor, Holmes is skeptical of the theory of the abomination and
is unflinching in uncovering the truth. The Hound of the
Baskervilles was the first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes since
his alleged death in the short story "the final problem", published
in The Strand Magazine in 1893. Sherlock Holmes fans were ecstatic
at his 'resurrection' with this novel, which continues to captive
readers to this day. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Hound of the
Baskervilles is both modern and readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every Writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot While the controversy of Psychic Photography
was gripping the early 20th Century United Kingdom, Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle set out to investigate the most notable cases. In The
Case for Spirit Photography, he aimed to defend the validity of
capturing images of spirits with a camera. The spectacle of spirit
photography had become popular in the late 19th Century, but by the
1920's The Crewe Circle, an infamous English spiritualist group had
become the center of a national controversy attacking spirit
photography as a hoax. Doyle, a leader of the Spiritualist
movement, wrote this investigation in defense of the group, and
conjointly looks at other cases of supernatural incidences. As we
face current public figures dismissive of empirical scientific
evidence, this is a fascinating look at the intrigue of conviction.
As the writer of one of fictions most colorful and abiding
detectives, Doyle's deductions in The Case for Spirit Photography
are enthralling. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Case is both modern and
readable.
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The White Company (Paperback)
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"The White Companyis a lively romance, and very good reading for
boys and friends of old times and tall knights." -Andrew Lang
"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether
you are ten or sixty."-Michael Dirda "The immense talent, passion
and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives
him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan
Doyle's The White Company (1891) is a vivid and action-packed
historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Hundred
Years' War in 14th century Western Europe. With Doyle's impeccable
eye for historical accuracy, this chivalric tale of a motley gang
of Saxon knights en route to battle in France is a breathtaking
window into the medieval world. When Alleyne, a young Saxon
noble-man who has been raised in a monastery comes of age, he is in
accordance with his father's will, instructed to experience the
outside world. As Alleyne travels through England he meets two men
in search of adventure; Hordle John and Samkin Aylward. They
convince the young lad to join them on their journey to the castle
of the enigmatic knight Sir Nigel Loring. When they arrive they
learn that Sir Nigel had been chosen to lead the White Company, the
English stalwart archers, into battle against the French. Under the
banner of Sir Nigel, our valiant heroes fall into increasingly
thrilling adventures, including a swashbuckling episode with
pirates on the high seas, chivalric battles, and epic feats as the
White Company strive in their unswerving appetite for glory in
battle. With The White Company readers of all ages will fall under
the spell of one of the most thrilling and accurate historical
adventures ever penned. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The White
Company is both modern and readable.
This edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes contains twelve
short stories that introduce the reader to the iconic detective and
his sidekick, Dr. Watson. Sherlock Holmes is a mysterious person.
Extremely observant, highly intelligent, and yet emotionally
unstable, Holmes' reputation as a detective is unparalleled. Beyond
his proclivity for forensic science, Sherlock Homes is a gifted
violinist, thoroughly enjoys using the word, "elementary," and is
always dressed in his signature deerstalker cap and cape - all of
which serve him in fending off his arch nemesis, Moriarty. Dr.
Watson, one of Sherlock Holmes' few acquaintances, aids him in his
mystery-solving adventures, and the duo are legendary among the
ranks of fictional crime-solving sleuths. Written by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, this edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
includes stories such as A Scandal in Bohemia, The Red-Headed
League, A Case of Identity and many more. With an eye-catching new
cover and new note about the author, this book is both modern and
readable.
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan
Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English
letters."-Stephen Fry "Doyle's modesty of language conceals a
profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carre "Holmes
has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts
him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."-
Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of Sherlock
Holmes is the quintessential collection of some of the most
thrilling exploits of Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These eleven
stories of literature's greatest and most popular detective
demonstrate Sherlock Holmes's astounding power of deduction on full
display. The stories in this treasured volume were initially
published in serial form in The Strand magazine from December 1892
until December 1893, then in book form in late 1893. Set in the
foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian
London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective
yarns ever written. Among the most popular tales within The Memoirs
of Sherlock Holmes are "Silver Blaze", infamous for the "curious
incident of the dog in the night-time", and it's setting in the
late-Victorian sporting world; the controversial tale "The
Adventure of the Cardboard Box", originally deemed too
inappropriate for publication in the original edition. Of all of
the stories in the collection "The Final Problem" is the most
notorious; Doyle had made the decision to stop writing about the
character of Sherlock Holmes and within this legendary short story,
killed off the character of Sherlock Holmes. This resulting outcry
of the public was unlike anything else in literary history. Other
stories include; "The Adventure of the Yellow Face", "The Adventure
of the Stockbroker's Clerk", "The Adventure of the Gloria Scott",
The Adventure of the Mugrave Ritual", "The Adventure of the Reigate
Squire", "The Adventure of the Crooked Man", "The Adventure of the
Resident Patient", "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter", and
"The Adventure of the Navel Treaty".As this brilliant collection
demonstrates, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most engaging literary
companions any reader could hope for. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and readable.
Janie Annie is an overzealous schoolgirl who plans to win the
hearts and minds of the student body before revealing her true
character and intent. She has a rare skill that allows her to
subvert authority and any subsequent punishment. Janie Annie
attends a small boarding school near a college town. The all-girl
facility is run by Miss Sims who is very strict and powerful. When
one of the students reveals a secret to her peers, Janie Annie runs
to Miss Sims and discloses the information. Janie Annie attempts to
foil one mischievous plot after another, earning the trust of the
school's staff. When she wins the coveted Good Conduct Prize, Janie
Annie changes her tune to reveal a darker, more sinister side.
Everything isn't always as it seems. Janie Annie, or The Good
Conduct Prize is a two-act play that shows the evolution of an
ambitious girl who takes desperate measures to achieve her goals.
This is a compelling and entertaining story with a surprising end.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Janie Annie, or The Good Conduct Prize
is both modern and readable.
The Crock of Gold (1912), one of three original novels by James
Stephens, is a work only a master of fiction and folklore could
imagine. Taking up the major philosophical and psychological
concerns of the early-twentieth century-over a decade before works
by T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf, among others, would
cement literary Modernism's place in history-Stephens' novel is a
groundbreaking and important work. The text centers on the
Philosopher and his wife, the Thin Woman, who undergo a series of
journeys and harrowing trials. Faced with danger both human and
divine, the two characters are forced to weather the winds of
change in order to change themselves. Divided into six books, The
Crock of Gold-no doubt inspired by the Irish oral tradition of
storytelling-follows the Philosopher's quest to save the most
beautiful woman in the world; his encounter with the gods who have
captured her; his return home and arrest for murder (he has been
framed by leprechauns incensed at the loss of their crock of gold);
and finally, the Thin Woman's quest to find the fabled Three
Infinites. James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is perhaps
unparalleled in its ability to weave together ancient narrative
techniques, mythological sources, and such dominant themes of its
day as gender equality and humanity's quest for self-understanding
beyond the traditional boundaries of faith and religion. It is also
a darkly comic novel, full of ironic political commentary and
suspiciously human conversations situated within the animal world.
Most popular of Stephens' works, The Crock of Gold conceals in its
humorous, irreverent outlook a deeply serious, ultimately reverent
love for the human soul-unsurprising for an author whose life was
marked with difficulty from the very beginning. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new
edition of James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is a classic of Irish
literature reimagined for modern readers.
"The White Companyis a lively romance, and very good reading for
boys and friends of old times and tall knights." -Andrew Lang
"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether
you are ten or sixty."-Michael Dirda "The immense talent, passion
and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives
him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan
Doyle's The White Company (1891) is a vivid and action-packed
historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Hundred
Years' War in 14th century Western Europe. With Doyle's impeccable
eye for historical accuracy, this chivalric tale of a motley gang
of Saxon knights en route to battle in France is a breathtaking
window into the medieval world. When Alleyne, a young Saxon
noble-man who has been raised in a monastery comes of age, he is in
accordance with his father's will, instructed to experience the
outside world. As Alleyne travels through England he meets two men
in search of adventure; Hordle John and Samkin Aylward. They
convince the young lad to join them on their journey to the castle
of the enigmatic knight Sir Nigel Loring. When they arrive they
learn that Sir Nigel had been chosen to lead the White Company, the
English stalwart archers, into battle against the French. Under the
banner of Sir Nigel, our valiant heroes fall into increasingly
thrilling adventures, including a swashbuckling episode with
pirates on the high seas, chivalric battles, and epic feats as the
White Company strive in their unswerving appetite for glory in
battle. With The White Company readers of all ages will fall under
the spell of one of the most thrilling and accurate historical
adventures ever penned. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The White
Company is both modern and readable.
"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether
you are ten or sixty." -Michael Dirda "The immense talent, passion
and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives
him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan
Doyle's Tales of Terror and Mystery (1922) is a haunting collection
of twelve stories that highlights his extraordinary skills of
storytelling. The first six stories are bloodcurdling tales of
horror, and includes the macabre classic "The New Catacomb". The
last six stories, closer in form to the Sherlock Holmes work,
includes the classic railroad mystery, "The Lost Special". One of
the stand-out works in the entire collection is "The Horror of the
Heights"; in a story that straddles both the science fiction and
horror genres, the journals of a missing pilot reveal the existence
of terrifying creatures that lurk in the upper atmosphere. "The New
Catacomb", in Doyle's tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, tells the revenge
story of two rival archeologists as they sink deeper into an
endless Roman catacomb. In the evocative story "The Lost Special",
a train has mysteriously disappeared without trace between two
stations. When the only evidence of the enigma is the dead body of
the locomotive driver, the local newspaper becomes a platform to
solve the mystery. The intrigue of speculation and reasoning is on
par with the best of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. Tense,
disturbing, and dark, these stories will keep readers captivated
until the final page. Other stories included are: "The Leather
Funnel", "The Case of Lady Sannox", "The Terror of Blue John Gap",
"The Brazilian Cat", "The Beetle-Hunter", "The Man with the
Watches", "The Japanned Box", "The Black Doctor", and "The Jew's
Breastplate". With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Tales of Terror and Mystery is
both modern and readable.
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The Lost World (Hardcover)
Arthur Conan Sir Doyle; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R394
Discovery Miles 3 940
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"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot Although Sherlock Holmes is Arthur Conan
Doyle's most popular character, the introduction of Professor
Challenger in The Lost World offers readers one of popular fictions
most offbeat characters ever penned; In this thrilling adventure
story the eccentric and ornery paleontologist leads an expedition
into the deep jungle of the Amazon basin in search of prehistoric
creatures. in the process they are taken prisoner by a tribe of
ape-men and are caught in the middle of a conflict between their
captors and a local indigenous tribe. The Lost World is narrated by
the unwavering young reporter Edward Malone, who yearns for a
spectacular adventure in order to attract the affections of a love
interest. When the journalistic opportunity arises to cover the
story of the strange expedition of Professor Challenger, Malone
accepts the dangerous assignment. The scientific and professional
reputation of Professor Challenger had been compromised by his
insistent theory that a long extinct species of prehistoric
creatures was thriving deep in the Amazon. In the interest in
reclaiming his credibility, Professor Challenger enlists four men,
including Malone, to prove his theory. Once in the Amazon, the
expedition is joined by a flank of native guides who lead the group
through the dangers of the jungle and to the remote plateau, which
is completely cut off from the surroundings. When the four British
explorers cross on a precarious bridge, one of the local guides
destroys the overpass in an act of betrayal, trapping the four men
on the mysterious plateau. Professor Challenger, Malone, and the
other two men set up a camp, and in very little time discover the
existence of the great beasts. Gripped in the fear of the great
danger of the creatures, their bad fortunes turn worse when
everyone but Malone are taken as prisoners by a strange tribe of
Ape-Men who also inhibit the plateau. Still in captivity, the men
are caught during a violent conflict between the Ape-men and a
rival faction of indigenous inhabitants, yet they also have the
opportunity for escape. The Lost World is among Sir Conan Doyle's
finest achievements, a thrilling science-fiction classic that
continue to captivate readers. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lost World
is both modern and readable.
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A Study in Scarlet (Hardcover)
Arthur Conan Sir Doyle; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Now, as in this lifetime, cab drivers, statesmen, academics, and
raggedy-assed children sit spellbound at his feet. No wonder, then,
if the pairing of Holmes and Watson has triggered more imitators
than any other duo in literature."-John Le Carre "The immense
talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to
his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry
"Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that
puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other
detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study
in Scarlet (1888) is the first of four of the original Sherlock
Holmes novels and introduced the world to the most famous detective
duo in literature. From the initial discovery of a corpse in a
deserted house in London, to the wild west of the pioneer days of
Utah, this is transatlantic crime adventure steeped in mystery,
romance and delectable revenge. A Study in Scarlet was initially
published in the magazine Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887 to
little fanfare, yet was the foundation of the 56 stories, four
novels, and the portrayal of the character of Sherlock Holmes in
hundreds of literary, film, television and stage adaptations. In
the first of the Sherlock Holmes novels, the reader is initially
introduced to Dr. John Watson, who has returned to London after
sustaining injuries in the Anglo-Afghan war. Looking for cheap
lodging, he settles on sharing a flat at 221B Baker Street with a
laid-back yet eccentric roommate named Sherlock Holmes. Watson is
perplexed at the theories of deduction that his new acquaintance s
developed, until his occupation of Consulting Detective is
revealed. Subsequently, a telegram arrives from Scotland Yard
requesting the aid of Holmes's talents in a mystifying murder case.
In an empty house in Brixton, the body of Enoch Drebber has been
found. When both Holmes and Watson arrive at the crime scene they
find the body of the poisoned victim, with the word "Rache" written
in blood on the wall. Through other clues, including a wedding ring
found in the trousers of the victim, the context of the crime seems
nearly impenetrable. When a second body is discovered, with the
word "Rache" once again scrawled in blood. With his astounding
skill, Holmes is able to lead the killer directly into his trap.
Once the killer is revealed, it is his heartbreaking story, set in
the lawless wilds of the pioneering days of the American West that
is told. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of A Study in Scarlet is both modern and
readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every Writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot While the controversy of Psychic Photography
was gripping the early 20th Century United Kingdom, Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle set out to investigate the most notable cases. In The
Case for Spirit Photography, he aimed to defend the validity of
capturing images of spirits with a camera. The spectacle of spirit
photography had become popular in the late 19th Century, but by the
1920's The Crewe Circle, an infamous English spiritualist group had
become the center of a national controversy attacking spirit
photography as a hoax. Doyle, a leader of the Spiritualist
movement, wrote this investigation in defense of the group, and
conjointly looks at other cases of supernatural incidences. As we
face current public figures dismissive of empirical scientific
evidence, this is a fascinating look at the intrigue of conviction.
As the writer of one of fictions most colorful and abiding
detectives, Doyle's deductions in The Case for Spirit Photography
are enthralling. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Case is both modern and
readable.
"Holmes and Watson accompany a woman on a quest which leads them
through the dark heart of London to a one-legged man, a mysterious
and terrifying creature, and an incredible tale of greed and
revenge."-School Library Journal "The immense talent, passion and
literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him
a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry "Holmes has a
timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him
heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."-
Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's The Sign of Four is the
second novel in the Sherlock Holmes series, following the
enormously successful novel A Study In Scarlet. With the mysterious
disappearance of a British Indian army officer, a one-legged
hooligan, a stolen treasure, and a nefarious pact between four
con-men, this novel of revenge and love is an exquisite classic of
crime fiction. In the infamous opening of the novel, Dr. Watson
finds Sherlock Holmes in his Baker Street home, bored and in the
process of taking cocaine. Dr. Watson finally confronts his friend,
and Holmes retorts that he does not do well in moments of tedium;
luckily the doldrums are evaporated with the arrival of a beautiful
woman at the door of Baker Street; she is Mary Morstan, a character
that Sherlock Holmes fans are very acquainted with as she
eventually becomes the wife of Dr. Watson. Mary asked for the help
in a very strange case; years ago her father disappeared from his
post in India as an army officer, a few years later she began
receiving an exquisite pearl in the mail on an annual basis for the
past six years. Mary revealed a letter to Holmes from the sender of
the pearls, asking to meet in person for clues to her father's
disappearance and the motive behind the pearls. When they meet
Thaddeus Sholto, Holmes and Watson are snarled into a web of a
dangerous hunt and a morass of intrigue including a secret Indian
treasure, four ex-cons, a one-legged gangster. The Sign of the
Four, one of the most popular of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels,
has been adapted into numerous film and TV productions. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Sign of the Four is both modern and readable.
This edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes contains twelve
short stories that introduce the reader to the iconic detective and
his sidekick, Dr. Watson. Sherlock Holmes is a mysterious person.
Extremely observant, highly intelligent, and yet emotionally
unstable, Holmes' reputation as a detective is unparalleled. Beyond
his proclivity for forensic science, Sherlock Homes is a gifted
violinist, thoroughly enjoys using the word, "elementary," and is
always dressed in his signature deerstalker cap and cape - all of
which serve him in fending off his arch nemesis, Moriarty. Dr.
Watson, one of Sherlock Holmes' few acquaintances, aids him in his
mystery-solving adventures, and the duo are legendary among the
ranks of fictional crime-solving sleuths. Written by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, this edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
includes stories such as A Scandal in Bohemia, The Red-Headed
League, A Case of Identity and many more. With an eye-catching new
cover and new note about the author, this book is both modern and
readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot With its blend of gothic and detective genres,
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), sets forth the mysterious
investigation taken on by Detective Sherlock Holmes and his
stalwart partner Watson in the disquieting moors of Dartmoor. On
the grounds of an English country manor, Baskerville Hall, a
prominent baronet's death is feared more than an alleged heart
attack; huge footprints near the body allude that the family curse
of a monstrous hound could be the culprit. When a country
physician, Dr. Mortimer, visits Detective Holmes and Watson in
London he reveals that the heir of the Baskerville lineage, Sir
Henry Baskerville, is at mortal risk amid a mysterious and possibly
supernatural danger. Mortimer's friend Sir Charles Baskerville, the
elder brother of Henry, had recently died on the grounds of the
manor. The discovery of the huge footprints of a large creature
near the body raised the question whether he was slain by a phantom
beast that stalked the moors surrounding Baskerville Hall. The
Baskerville clan had been haunted by a terrifying ghostly hound for
generations, and Charles had become fearsome of the legendary
curse. As Henry had received a letter urging him to stay away from
the manor, Holmes is skeptical of the theory of the abomination and
is unflinching in uncovering the truth. The Hound of the
Baskervilles was the first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes since
his alleged death in the short story "the final problem", published
in The Strand Magazine in 1893. Sherlock Holmes fans were ecstatic
at his 'resurrection' with this novel, which continues to captive
readers to this day. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Hound of the
Baskervilles is both modern and readable.
Now, as in this lifetime, cab drivers, statesmen, academics, and
raggedy-assed children sit spellbound at his feet. No wonder, then,
if the pairing of Holmes and Watson has triggered more imitators
than any other duo in literature."-John Le Carre "The immense
talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to
his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry
"Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that
puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other
detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study
in Scarlet (1888) is the first of four of the original Sherlock
Holmes novels and introduced the world to the most famous detective
duo in literature. From the initial discovery of a corpse in a
deserted house in London, to the wild west of the pioneer days of
Utah, this is transatlantic crime adventure steeped in mystery,
romance and delectable revenge. A Study in Scarlet was initially
published in the magazine Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887 to
little fanfare, yet was the foundation of the 56 stories, four
novels, and the portrayal of the character of Sherlock Holmes in
hundreds of literary, film, television and stage adaptations. In
the first of the Sherlock Holmes novels, the reader is initially
introduced to Dr. John Watson, who has returned to London after
sustaining injuries in the Anglo-Afghan war. Looking for cheap
lodging, he settles on sharing a flat at 221B Baker Street with a
laid-back yet eccentric roommate named Sherlock Holmes. Watson is
perplexed at the theories of deduction that his new acquaintance s
developed, until his occupation of Consulting Detective is
revealed. Subsequently, a telegram arrives from Scotland Yard
requesting the aid of Holmes's talents in a mystifying murder case.
In an empty house in Brixton, the body of Enoch Drebber has been
found. When both Holmes and Watson arrive at the crime scene they
find the body of the poisoned victim, with the word "Rache" written
in blood on the wall. Through other clues, including a wedding ring
found in the trousers of the victim, the context of the crime seems
nearly impenetrable. When a second body is discovered, with the
word "Rache" once again scrawled in blood. With his astounding
skill, Holmes is able to lead the killer directly into his trap.
Once the killer is revealed, it is his heartbreaking story, set in
the lawless wilds of the pioneering days of the American West that
is told. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of A Study in Scarlet is both modern and
readable.
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The Lost World (Paperback)
Arthur Conan Sir Doyle; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R220
Discovery Miles 2 200
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Every writer owes something to
Holmes." -T.S. Eliot Although Sherlock Holmes is Arthur Conan
Doyle's most popular character, the introduction of Professor
Challenger in The Lost World offers readers one of popular fictions
most offbeat characters ever penned; In this thrilling adventure
story the eccentric and ornery paleontologist leads an expedition
into the deep jungle of the Amazon basin in search of prehistoric
creatures. in the process they are taken prisoner by a tribe of
ape-men and are caught in the middle of a conflict between their
captors and a local indigenous tribe. The Lost World is narrated by
the unwavering young reporter Edward Malone, who yearns for a
spectacular adventure in order to attract the affections of a love
interest. When the journalistic opportunity arises to cover the
story of the strange expedition of Professor Challenger, Malone
accepts the dangerous assignment. The scientific and professional
reputation of Professor Challenger had been compromised by his
insistent theory that a long extinct species of prehistoric
creatures was thriving deep in the Amazon. In the interest in
reclaiming his credibility, Professor Challenger enlists four men,
including Malone, to prove his theory. Once in the Amazon, the
expedition is joined by a flank of native guides who lead the group
through the dangers of the jungle and to the remote plateau, which
is completely cut off from the surroundings. When the four British
explorers cross on a precarious bridge, one of the local guides
destroys the overpass in an act of betrayal, trapping the four men
on the mysterious plateau. Professor Challenger, Malone, and the
other two men set up a camp, and in very little time discover the
existence of the great beasts. Gripped in the fear of the great
danger of the creatures, their bad fortunes turn worse when
everyone but Malone are taken as prisoners by a strange tribe of
Ape-Men who also inhibit the plateau. Still in captivity, the men
are caught during a violent conflict between the Ape-men and a
rival faction of indigenous inhabitants, yet they also have the
opportunity for escape. The Lost World is among Sir Conan Doyle's
finest achievements, a thrilling science-fiction classic that
continue to captivate readers. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lost World
is both modern and readable.
"Holmes and Watson accompany a woman on a quest which leads them
through the dark heart of London to a one-legged man, a mysterious
and terrifying creature, and an incredible tale of greed and
revenge."-School Library Journal "The immense talent, passion and
literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him
a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry "Holmes has a
timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him
heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."-
Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's The Sign of Four is the
second novel in the Sherlock Holmes series, following the
enormously successful novel A Study In Scarlet. With the mysterious
disappearance of a British Indian army officer, a one-legged
hooligan, a stolen treasure, and a nefarious pact between four
con-men, this novel of revenge and love is an exquisite classic of
crime fiction. In the infamous opening of the novel, Dr. Watson
finds Sherlock Holmes in his Baker Street home, bored and in the
process of taking cocaine. Dr. Watson finally confronts his friend,
and Holmes retorts that he does not do well in moments of tedium;
luckily the doldrums are evaporated with the arrival of a beautiful
woman at the door of Baker Street; she is Mary Morstan, a character
that Sherlock Holmes fans are very acquainted with as she
eventually becomes the wife of Dr. Watson. Mary asked for the help
in a very strange case; years ago her father disappeared from his
post in India as an army officer, a few years later she began
receiving an exquisite pearl in the mail on an annual basis for the
past six years. Mary revealed a letter to Holmes from the sender of
the pearls, asking to meet in person for clues to her father's
disappearance and the motive behind the pearls. When they meet
Thaddeus Sholto, Holmes and Watson are snarled into a web of a
dangerous hunt and a morass of intrigue including a secret Indian
treasure, four ex-cons, a one-legged gangster. The Sign of the
Four, one of the most popular of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels,
has been adapted into numerous film and TV productions. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Sign of the Four is both modern and readable.
"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether
you are ten or sixty." -Michael Dirda "The immense talent, passion
and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives
him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan
Doyle's Tales of Terror and Mystery (1922) is a haunting collection
of twelve stories that highlights his extraordinary skills of
storytelling. The first six stories are bloodcurdling tales of
horror, and includes the macabre classic "The New Catacomb". The
last six stories, closer in form to the Sherlock Holmes work,
includes the classic railroad mystery, "The Lost Special". One of
the stand-out works in the entire collection is "The Horror of the
Heights"; in a story that straddles both the science fiction and
horror genres, the journals of a missing pilot reveal the existence
of terrifying creatures that lurk in the upper atmosphere. "The New
Catacomb", in Doyle's tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, tells the revenge
story of two rival archeologists as they sink deeper into an
endless Roman catacomb. In the evocative story "The Lost Special",
a train has mysteriously disappeared without trace between two
stations. When the only evidence of the enigma is the dead body of
the locomotive driver, the local newspaper becomes a platform to
solve the mystery. The intrigue of speculation and reasoning is on
par with the best of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. Tense,
disturbing, and dark, these stories will keep readers captivated
until the final page. Other stories included are: "The Leather
Funnel", "The Case of Lady Sannox", "The Terror of Blue John Gap",
"The Brazilian Cat", "The Beetle-Hunter", "The Man with the
Watches", "The Japanned Box", "The Black Doctor", and "The Jew's
Breastplate". With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Tales of Terror and Mystery is
both modern and readable.
"Holmes has taken on a life of his own in the hearts and minds of a
modern world" -The Times "Start a story by Conan Doyle and you
cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty."-Michael Dirda
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan
Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English
letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan Doyle's The Valley of Fear
(1915) is the fourth and final installment of the Sherlock Holmes
crime novels. This work of riveting suspense and intrigue is
loosely based on the infamous 18th Century Irish secret society,
The Molly Maguires. First published in serial form in The Strand
Magazine in 1914 and 1915, this novel brings Sherlock Holmes
face-to-face with the evil Professor Moriarty, one of the most
nefarious characters of crime fiction. The Valley of Fear, much
like the first Sherlock Holmes novel (A Study in Scarlet) is told
in two parts; the first is the bewildering mystery of a murder at a
remote English estate, and the second section is told by the man
initially thought to be the murder victim, set in the Midwest of
the United States. When Sherlock Holmes receives a cipher message
at Baker Street, he quickly deciphers its message- that John
Douglas, the resident of a remote estate in Sussex is in danger.
Soon after decoding the letter Holmes is visited by a policeman and
friend who informs him that Douglas has been murdered at Birlstone,
the estate. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the scene they are met
with a bewildering array of clues, including a disfigured body,
bloody footprints, and a missing dumb-bell. When the house servants
are interrogated it becomes clear that there is a conspiracy that
extends to a secret society called The Freeman, in a Western coal
mining town in the United States. The second part of the book moves
to the story of the mafia-like gang in the wild west, and
ultimately to Holmes's nemesis, the infamous Professor Moriarty.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Valley of Fear is both modern and
readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the
human complexity"-John Le Carre "Holmes has a timeless talent,
passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and
deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan
Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English
letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: Some
Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes(1917) is an outstanding collection
of some of the later stories and most dramatic exploits of
Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These stories were composed
between 1908 and 1917, with the exception of the infamous tale "The
Cardboard Box", which was written in 1893. Six of these adventures
were initially published The Strand magazine, and the final titular
story was published in 1917, in Collier's magazine. Set in the
foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian
London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective
yarns ever written. His Last Bow includes a short preface written
Dr. Watson, then moves to other highlights including the espionage
story "The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans", featuring
Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft; "The Adventure of the Red
Circle", the evocative case of a mysterious tenant and abduction
that leads to an Italian criminal syndicate; and final story, "The
Last Bow", a favorite among fans as it features Holmes coming out
of his retirement as a detective to work as an undercover agent on
the eve of the First World War. This classic of crime literature is
a must-have collection for Sherlock Holmes fans. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and
readable.
The Crock of Gold (1912), one of three original novels by James
Stephens, is a work only a master of fiction and folklore could
imagine. Taking up the major philosophical and psychological
concerns of the early-twentieth century-over a decade before works
by T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf, among others, would
cement literary Modernism's place in history-Stephens' novel is a
groundbreaking and important work. The text centers on the
Philosopher and his wife, the Thin Woman, who undergo a series of
journeys and harrowing trials. Faced with danger both human and
divine, the two characters are forced to weather the winds of
change in order to change themselves. Divided into six books, The
Crock of Gold-no doubt inspired by the Irish oral tradition of
storytelling-follows the Philosopher's quest to save the most
beautiful woman in the world; his encounter with the gods who have
captured her; his return home and arrest for murder (he has been
framed by leprechauns incensed at the loss of their crock of gold);
and finally, the Thin Woman's quest to find the fabled Three
Infinites. James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is perhaps
unparalleled in its ability to weave together ancient narrative
techniques, mythological sources, and such dominant themes of its
day as gender equality and humanity's quest for self-understanding
beyond the traditional boundaries of faith and religion. It is also
a darkly comic novel, full of ironic political commentary and
suspiciously human conversations situated within the animal world.
Most popular of Stephens' works, The Crock of Gold conceals in its
humorous, irreverent outlook a deeply serious, ultimately reverent
love for the human soul-unsurprising for an author whose life was
marked with difficulty from the very beginning. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new
edition of James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is a classic of Irish
literature reimagined for modern readers.
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan
Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English
letters."-Stephen Fry "Doyle's modesty of language conceals a
profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carre "Holmes
has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts
him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."-
Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of Sherlock
Holmes is the quintessential collection of some of the most
thrilling exploits of Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These eleven
stories of literature's greatest and most popular detective
demonstrate Sherlock Holmes's astounding power of deduction on full
display. The stories in this treasured volume were initially
published in serial form in The Strand magazine from December 1892
until December 1893, then in book form in late 1893. Set in the
foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian
London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective
yarns ever written. Among the most popular tales within The Memoirs
of Sherlock Holmes are "Silver Blaze", infamous for the "curious
incident of the dog in the night-time", and it's setting in the
late-Victorian sporting world; the controversial tale "The
Adventure of the Cardboard Box", originally deemed too
inappropriate for publication in the original edition. Of all of
the stories in the collection "The Final Problem" is the most
notorious; Doyle had made the decision to stop writing about the
character of Sherlock Holmes and within this legendary short story,
killed off the character of Sherlock Holmes. This resulting outcry
of the public was unlike anything else in literary history. Other
stories include; "The Adventure of the Yellow Face", "The Adventure
of the Stockbroker's Clerk", "The Adventure of the Gloria Scott",
The Adventure of the Mugrave Ritual", "The Adventure of the Reigate
Squire", "The Adventure of the Crooked Man", "The Adventure of the
Resident Patient", "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter", and
"The Adventure of the Navel Treaty".As this brilliant collection
demonstrates, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most engaging literary
companions any reader could hope for. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and readable.
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