Sherlock Holmes: Selected Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of detective fiction, Sherlock Holmes: Selected Stories presents a curated anthology of Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated cases featuring the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusted companion, Dr. John H. Watson. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, these stories chronicle the brilliant, eccentric Holmes as he uncovers the truth behind seemingly impossible crimes through razor-sharp deduction and keen observation. Published as part of Oxford University Press's distinguished The World's Classics series, this edition includes an insightful introduction by S. C. Roberts, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, lending scholarly authority to the collection. The tone balances suspense with wit, capturing Doyle's masterly storytelling that has captivated readers for well over a century and cemented Holmes as a permanent fixture in the literary canon.
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of detective fiction, Sherlock Holmes: Selected Stories presents a curated anthology of Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated cases featuring the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusted companion, Dr. John H. Watson. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, these stories chronicle the brilliant, eccentric Holmes as he uncovers the truth behind seemingly impossible crimes through razor-sharp deduction and keen observation. Published as part of Oxford University Press's distinguished The World's Classics series, this edition includes an insightful introduction by S. C. Roberts, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, lending scholarly authority to the collection. The tone balances suspense with wit, capturing Doyle's masterly storytelling that has captivated readers for well over a century and cemented Holmes as a permanent fixture in the literary canon.