Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163325445)

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1894. The book features eleven stories narrated by Dr. John Watson, chronicling the adventures of the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. The stories are set in Victorian England and cover a range of intriguing cases, including the disappearance of a young woman, a mysterious death in a locked room, and the theft of a valuable gemstone. Holmes uses his exceptional powers of observation and deduction to solve each case, often baffling his clients and the police with his unconventional methods.The book also introduces some of Holmes' most memorable adversaries, including the cunning and ruthless Professor Moriarty, who becomes the detective's arch-nemesis. The stories are told in Doyle's signature style, with vivid descriptions of Victorian London and its inhabitants, and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and anyone who appreciates a good mystery. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.1893. With four illustrations. Doyle, the English novelist best known for his Sherlock Holmes detective books. Contents: Silver Blaze; The Yellow Face; The Stock-Broker�������s Clerk; The Gloria Scott; The Musgrave Ritual; The Reigate Puzzle; The Crooked Man; The Resident Patient; The Greek Interpreter; The Naval Treaty; and The Final Problem. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN-10: 1163325449
ISBN-13: 9781163325445
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 274
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d