The Adventures Of The Eleven Cuff-Buttons; Being One Of The Exciting Episodes In The Career Of The Famous Detective Hemlock Holmes, As Recorded By His (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354758379)

A sparkling, grasping caper in which humour and deduction dance. The Adventures Of The Eleven Cuff-Buttons invites readers to step into a playful, slyly satirical corner of detective fiction where wit outsmarts circumstance and curiosity drives the chase. Across this Edwardian-era adventure, readers meet an amiable amateur sleuth navigating late Victorian sensibilities with brisk humour and clever misdirection. The book offers a compact, value-rich experience: a masterclass in deduction wrapped in light-hearted parody, a charming pastiche that sits comfortably beside classic mystery readers while inviting new fans to enjoy a public domain mystery with modern readability. The narrative voice, faithful to its faithful recorder Dr. Watson, preserves a sense of the era while welcoming contemporary sensibilities with spirited, accessible prose. It's more than nostalgia: it's a doorway to the origins of sherlock holmes pastiche, a work that celebrates storytelling craft and the textures of Edwardian England. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for fans of detective fiction parody, satire, and classic mystery readers alike, the volume combines deduction and wit with a playful spirit, perfect as an illustrated gift edition for anyone new to the genre or long-time enthusiasts of detective fiction classics.

Author: James Francis Thierry
ISBN-10: 9354758371
ISBN-13: 9789354758379
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 07/05/2021
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d