Arthur Conan Doyle's Favourite Sherlock Holmes Stories

With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget & Charles R. Macauley

(Author) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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This enthralling collection of short stories features Arthur Conan Doyle's 12 favourite Sherlock Holmes tales. In 1927, The Strand Magazine, which published many of the Sherlock Holmes stories, ran a competition for fans to guess the author's own favourite tales. In the March of that year, the magazine published an article by Arthur Conan Doyle listing his top 12 Sherlock stories and why. This collection features all those short stories alongside Conan Doyle's article and the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and Charles R. Macauley. Delve into the dark world of Victorian London with this volume and experience the very best of Sherlock Holmes. The stories featured in this collection include: - The Speckled Band - The Red-Headed League - The Dancing Men - The Final Problem - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Empty House

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Publisher:
Read Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781528720823
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
July 19, 2023

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, meticulous attention to detail, and clever deductions that have influenced the detective genre for generations to come. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective story and creating one of the most enduring and beloved fictional characters in history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" remains his most famous work, showcasing his talent for crafting compelling mysteries and memorable characters. Doyle's impact on literature is immeasurable, as his works continue to inspire countless adaptations, tributes, and homages in various forms of media.

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