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The Sign of Four (SIGN) is a Sherlock Holmes novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Lippincott's Magazine in February 1890. This is the 2nd Sherlock Holmes story. In the 7 and 14 June 1890 issues of The Bristol Observer appeared the first illustrations of Sherlock Holmes wearing a deerstalker, before the well-known Sidney Paget ones.

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In 'Scandal in Bohemia,' Sherlock Holmes faces a challenge that tests even his legendary intellect. When the King of Bohemia seeks Holmes's help to retrieve a compromising photograph, he never expects the case to involve a woman who knows how to outsmart the great detective. Irene Adler, a clever and resourceful opera singer, becomes a formidable opponent, earning the title of 'The Woman' in Holmes's life. As the story unfolds, listeners will experience a thrilling battle of wits, where Holmes finds himself outmaneuvered by Adler's cunning. Can Holmes recover the photograph and protect the ...

A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature.The book's title derives from a speech given by Sherlock Holmes to Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose ...

When a man discovers a sinister secret hidden within the walls of an old manor, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will haunt him forever. In "Tales of Terror and Mystery," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes listeners on a spine-chilling journey through the unexplainable and the uncanny, showcasing narratives that delve deep into the human psyche and the shadows of our fears. Each story unravels a unique mystery, from the eerie happenings in a ghostly estate to the chilling revelations of a locked room, challenging the very fabric of rational thought. Listeners will encounter a diverse ...

When Professor Challenger summons artesian borer Mr. Peerless Jones for an urgent meeting, curiosity ignites a wild adventure that will challenge the very fabric of reality. Challenger, known for his outrageous theories, unveils a shocking plan: to unleash the primal sounds of the Earth itself. What begins as a ridiculous notion quickly spirals into a gripping exploration of sound and science, as Jones grapples with the implications of this groundbreaking experiment. As they delve into the depths of the Earth, a series of unexpected events unfold, revealing hidden truths and awakening ancient ...

When Professor Maracot unveils his groundbreaking diving bell, he opens the door to secrets hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Joined by two adventurous American companions, he embarks on an expedition that spirals into the extraordinary. As they plunge into the depths, they uncover not just the stunning wonders of marine life, but also a world steeped in ancient mystery and unforeseen peril. The thrill of discovery quickly turns into a race against time when they encounter an unexpected force that tests their ingenuity and courage. Throughout this gripping adventure, themes of exploration, ...

"The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It first appeared in The Strand Magazine in August 1891. Conan Doyle ranked "The Red-Headed League" second in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. In this story, Holmes is presented with a perplexing mystery involving a league set up to aid and benefit men with especially vivid red hair who live in London. Is this a crime? Of course not, but even the brilliant Holmes needs 'three pipefulls' of meditation time to penetrate the nefarious plots hidden beneath this ...

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After a number of deaths in his close family, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle turned to spiritualism in hope of finding proof of the afterlife. Being open in this way, he wanted to believe that spirits and other supernatural being including fairies were real. Because of this he believed the photographs of fairies taken by the Cottingley girls were proof of the existence of such beings. In this book he presents his stance on the issue. Eventually it was proven that the photographs were indeed a hoax. (Summary by Amy Gramour)

Rencontre Watson et Holmes, installation, et première enquête à Londres, et aussi détour aux U.S.A. en Utah… à Salt Lake City, chez les Mormons. Amour, vengeance… et crimes… Roman original dans sa construction.- Résumé par Christiane Jehanne

The Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur Conan Doyle is a tense adventure novel set in Egypt, where a peaceful tourist journey turns into a dangerous struggle for survival.The story follows a group of European and American travelers exploring the Nile aboard the steamer Korosko. Their expedition is abruptly transformed when they are captured by a band of desert raiders and carried away from the relative safety of the river into the harsh interior.As the captives face fear, exhaustion, violence, and uncertainty, the novel examines how very different personalities respond under extreme pressure. ...

Arthur Conan Doyle first published his memories of his many various adventures around the world and his relationships with such famous figures of the age including Oscar Wilde, Empress Eugenie and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour to name a few, in The Strand Magazine between October 1923 and July 1924. This memoir was later formed into a book and published in September 1924.

This final volume of detective stories was Doyle’s effort to put his most famous creation behind him at long last. It includes a variety of tales, from widely separated periods in the protagonist’s life, including his retirement, stories told from various points of view: Watson’s, Holmes’s, and an omniscient narrator’s. Most, of course, illustrate the detective’s famous “deduction,” but not all; some of his successes call upon resources of character which we rarely associate with him. He demonstrates compassion and empathy, and more than once he laughs. His attitude toward Dr. ...

This is a collection of early Sir Arthur Conan Doyle short stories. It includes stories of mystery, comedy, shipwrecks and fantasy. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Las aventuras de Sherlock Holmes (en inglés: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) es una colección de doce cuentos escritos por Arthur Conan Doyle, en los que el personaje principal es el detective de ficción Sherlock Holmes. Se publicaron por primera vez el 14 de octubre de 1892; las historias se habían publicado individualmente en The Strand Magazine entre junio de 1891 y julio de 1892. En el libro no se presentan las historias en orden cronológico y los únicos personajes que se repiten en todos ellas son Holmes y el doctor Watson, quien los narra en primera persona - Summary by Phileas ...

A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in Strand Magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume.There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and humourless: his sense of fun can be sparkling, and there are ...

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective. They were originally published in the Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The title character was named after famous American poet Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Dr. Watson chronicles here some of the more interesting detective cases that he and his good friend, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, have encountered during their association. We see the cases unfold as he does, scratch our heads as does he while the evidence is collected, and then marvel at the impeccable observations, remarkable insight, and doggedness which Holmes displays as he teases apart the tangled clues.Packaged as twelve distinct cases, by the end of this book your own senses of observation and deductive reasoning should be improved. It's easy to see why this book became a model for detective ...