The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Dover Thrift Editions)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00A62YHR4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 437 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Now, that's a good read! I've seen the shows, watched the movies, then finally started reading the books. They are very enjoyable to read; love the character development and the intricate plots! Not too wordy -- just really good, wholesome, entertaining stories.. Doyle at his best. Truly to my liking. Amazon Customer I find his style and the stilted language of the time very interesting and entertaining. I recommend Doyle to fans of this genre.. 4 stars p2002 4 stars; this is Doyle's throw away character, not Dostoevsky's 'Brothers.'
This compilation features all thirteen tales, which originally appeared in The StrandMagazine. When Sherlock Holmes's devoted fans refused to allow Arthur Conan Doyle to kill their beloved sleuth, the author complied with more stories. Watson. In "The Final Problem," the tale that preceded this collection, the world's most famous detective had a seemingly fatal encounter with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Other mysteries include "The Dancing Men," involving a series of cryptic threats; "The Six Napoleons," concerning stolen jewels and images of the French emperor; "The Norwood Builder," a murderous attempt at revenge; and "The Missing Three Quarter," in which a rugby player disappears on the eve of a crucial match.. Holmes returns in "The Adventure of the Empty House," in which he explains his near-miraculous escape from death and accounts for his lengthy absence to the astonished Dr
He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of Professor Challenger. . Conan was originally a giv
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