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The Complete Sherlock Holmes
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Sherlock : the essential Arthur Conan Doyle adventures
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Arthur Conan Doyle
"Each of these nineteen tales, from Sherlock's first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge -- a ground-breaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today. With introductions by Steven and Mark for each story, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired."
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The adventures and memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Collects twenty-four stories featuring Sherlock Holmes as he is pitted against the Ku Klux Klan, confronted by his archenemy Professor Moriarty, and outwitted by the most unlikely of persons
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
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Sir Doyle, Arthur Conan
In The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle brings back one of his greatest characters for more sleuthing adventures. Sherlock Holmes is dead - or so everyone thinks, including his old friend Watson. But the great detective still has a few surprises up his sleeve, including a nasty shock for the criminals who thought to profit by his absence! This collection of thirteen cases features missing persons, forced marriage, secret codes, black-hearted sailors, and much more.
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The Valley of Fear
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Sir Doyle, Arthur Conan
A coded warning from an associate of the devious Professor Moriarty directs Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard to a secluded manor house in Sussex. There the trio discover a gentleman shot dead at close range, surrounded by a mélange of mystifying clues; a peculiar tattoo-like mark, muddy footprints, and a missing wedding ring; that ultimately lead to the spellbinding backstory of a cult that terrorized an American mining town. The last of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, The Valley of Fear ranks among Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's best tales. Its plot draws upon the real-life activities of the secret society known as the Molly Maguires, offering a subtle comment on early-twentieth-century union struggles in the United States as well as the political situation in Ireland. Crisp, realistic characterizations and a suspenseful narrative make this novel essential reading for Sherlock Holmes fans as well as all lovers of mystery and detection.
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