The Celebrated Cases Of Sherlock Holmes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few names in the history of fiction command the universal recognition of Sherlock Holmes — the razor-minded, pipe-smoking consulting detective of 221B Baker Street whose powers of observation border on the supernatural. The Celebrated Cases of Sherlock Holmes is a magnificent omnibus that gathers some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most iconic works under one cover, presenting the complete and unabridged texts of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, and The Hound of the Baskervilles. From fog-drenched London alleyways to the treacherous moors of Devonshire, each tale chronicles Holmes and his steadfast companion Dr. Watson as they unravel mysteries that baffled Scotland Yard's finest minds. Conan Doyle's genius lies not merely in the ingenuity of his plots, but in the creation of a world so richly detailed and atmospherically vivid that readers have debated for over a century whether Holmes truly walked the streets of Victorian London. His prose is taut, economical, and propulsive — always keeping the reader one crucial clue behind the great detective. This handsome collector's edition, published as part of The Library of World Classics series, stands as a testament to the enduring literary power of these stories and makes for an indispensable addition to any serious reader's shelf. The game, as Holmes himself would say, is very much afoot.
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few names in the history of fiction command the universal recognition of Sherlock Holmes — the razor-minded, pipe-smoking consulting detective of 221B Baker Street whose powers of observation border on the supernatural. The Celebrated Cases of Sherlock Holmes is a magnificent omnibus that gathers some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most iconic works under one cover, presenting the complete and unabridged texts of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, and The Hound of the Baskervilles. From fog-drenched London alleyways to the treacherous moors of Devonshire, each tale chronicles Holmes and his steadfast companion Dr. Watson as they unravel mysteries that baffled Scotland Yard's finest minds. Conan Doyle's genius lies not merely in the ingenuity of his plots, but in the creation of a world so richly detailed and atmospherically vivid that readers have debated for over a century whether Holmes truly walked the streets of Victorian London. His prose is taut, economical, and propulsive — always keeping the reader one crucial clue behind the great detective. This handsome collector's edition, published as part of The Library of World Classics series, stands as a testament to the enduring literary power of these stories and makes for an indispensable addition to any serious reader's shelf. The game, as Holmes himself would say, is very much afoot.