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Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel A Study in Scarlet marked the first appearance of fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson. Doyle wrote this novel in less than three weeks when he was 27 years old. Originally called A Tangled Skein, the novel was rejected by several publishers before it was accepted for publication as A Study in Scarlet in the November 1887 issue of Beeton’s Christmas Annual, an obscure British magazine remembered for little other than its inauguration of Sherlock Holmes. The novel was first published as a book the following year, but it was not...

Throughout many years, Dr. John H. Watson accompanied his friend and companion Sherlock Holmes in solving countless mysteries and crimes. Beginning in the 1880s and into the 20th century, Holmes consistently held his status as the world's most brilliant and successful detective. The New Adventures brings to the public for the very first time some of Watson's accounts of Sherlock Holmes cases previously kept under lock and key.

THE HUDSON VALLEY MYSTERY. A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY HAS TAKEN PLACE JUST OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY. A YOUNG MAN MURDERED HIS FATHER AND THEN WENT STARK RAVING MAD. Sherlock Holmes is called upon by the lad's mother to solve the crime. So Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson make their way to America. There they meet the villains of Tammany Hall and maybe - no one will ever know - a ghostly apparition the haunts the pleasant glade known as Sleepy Hollow.

Holmes se enfrenta a un enigma peculiar cuando una joven desesperada, Mary Sutherland, busca su ayuda para resolver la misteriosa desaparición de su prometido. A medida que Holmes desenreda la compleja red de engaños y disfraces, revela un oscuro secreto que pone en juego la identidad y la astucia.

Suivez le plus célèbre des détectives britanniques dans une progression complète, depuis ses premières enquêtes jusqu'aux ultimes dossiers du canon holmésien. Chaque histoire est restituée dans une narration soignée qui met en valeur la logique implacable, l'humour discret et l'atmosphère unique du Londres victorien. Un ouvrage audio indispensable pour les passionnés de littérature policière, les admirateurs de Holmes, ou toute personne souhaitant redécouvrir les enquêtes qui ont défini le genre du détective moderne.

Lot No. 249 is a Gothic horror short story by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in Harper's Magazine in 1892. The story tells of a University of Oxford athlete named Abercrombie Smith who notices a strange series of events surrounding Edward Bellingham, an Egyptology student who owns many ancient Egyptian artefacts, including a mummy. After seeing his mummy disappear and reappear, and two instances of Bellingham's enemies getting attacked, Smith concludes that Bellingham is reanimating his mummy. Smith confronts Bellingham, who denies this is the case; the next day, Smith is attacked by the mummy and escapes.

This is a story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes collection. In this collection are four more individual cases for Mr. Sherlock Holmes, narrated by his faithful friend and admirer Dr. Watson. They dive into the opium dens of London in "The Man with the Twisted Lip," recall the curious history of "The Musgrave Ritual," come face to face with the grisly evidence contained in "The Cardboard Box," and go on a wild-goose chase in "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle." The powers of Sherlock Holmes prevail.

Step into a world of mystery and logic as cunning detectives and elusive criminals play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. This collection delves into the intricate art of deduction, where sharp minds unravel complex puzzles and justice hangs in the balance. Each episode of our podcast brings you a complete audiobook that explores the thrilling dynamics of investigation and intrigue. Experience a new story every week, showcasing a rich array of perspectives, periods, and narrative styles that highlight the timeless allure of solving the unsolvable. Perfect for those who crave intellectual ...

In dieser 33-stündigen Hörbuch-Anthologie sind einige der bekanntesten Werke der internationalen Kriminalliteratur versammelt. In neun mehr oder weniger spektakulären Kriminalgeschichten ermitteln sehr unterschiedliche Kriminalisten und Detektive mit äußerst ungewöhnlichen Methoden: Der exzentrische Londoner Sherlock Holmes, der Pariser Amateurdetektiv C. Auguste Dupin, Scotland Yards Chief Inspector Heat, Konstabler Frank Fellowe oder der kleinstädtische Polizeidirektor Lange. Sie alle klären schließlich am Ende jeder Geschichte die verworrensten Fälle und kniffligsten Verbrechen auf.

'The Adventure of the Dancing Men' is one of 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is sent a series of strange letters by a client to decipher; on them are strange sequences of little dancing stick figures.

Scandal and betrayal are themes of this collection of 3 vintage Sherlock HoScandal and betrayal are themes of this collection of 3 vintage Sherlock Holmes tales. "A Scandal in Bohemia" tells of the legendary detective's encounter with Irene Adler, a beautiful and intelligent women, in a story of love, intrigue, and political scandal. In "Silver Blaze," the police must make sense of an unusual knife, a missing horse, and a strange visit in order to find the murderer of a trusted horse trainer. "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" describes a mysterious, sinister house with copper beeches by the front door that reveals a most unnatural betrayal. The stories are read by a true master, Edward Hardwicke, a talented actor who plays Sherlock Holmes's associate, Dr. Watson, as seen on the popular PBS series Mystery! lmes tales.

Sherlock Holmes est l'une des plus grandes figures de la culture populaire et son seul nom est synonyme de mystère policier, de brouillard londonien...

Six more cases solved by Sherlock Holmes, including "The Adventure of the Three Students", "The Adventure of the Gold Pince-Nez", "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter", "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange", "The Adventure of the Second Stain", and "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge".

1. Un scandale en Bohême 2. La ligue des rouquins 3. Une affaire d'identité 4. Le mystère de Val Boscombe 5. Les cinq pépins d'orange 6. L'homme à la lèvre tordue 7. L'escarboucle bleue 8. Le ruban moucheté 9. Le pouce de l'ingénieur 10. Un aristocrate célibataire 11. Le diadème de Béryls 12. Les hêtres rouges 13. Flamme d'Argent 14. La figure jaune 15. L'employé de l'agent de change 16. Le Gloria Scott 17. Le rituel des Musgrave.

The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate John Hector McFarlane, a young lawyer accused of murdering his client, builder Jonas Oldacre, after Oldacre unexpectedly named McFarlane the sole beneficiary of his will.

El Dr. James Mortimer pide ayuda a Sherlock Holmes después de la muerte de su amigo, Sir Charles Baskerville, hallado muerto en su propiedad de Devonshire. A pesar de que la muerte de Charles fue diagnosticada por un ataque al corazón, Mortimer no termina de creérselo, ya que en el rostro del difunto se percibía una expresión de pánico.

Though Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his detective stories, he also wrote other short stories which are masterpieces of mystery and suspense. In some of the stories, a supressed uneasiness gradually builds up and evolves into sheer terror; in others, the story line unexpectedly changes and comes to an unlikely conclusion. In "The Beetle-Hunter", a beginning doctor is employed on a strange errand to a coleopterist.

Together with Dr. John Watson, he investigates in sinister opium dens and a mysterious moated castle. Along the way, he meets a shady opera singer, an enigmatic gnome, and a derelict abortionist.

Join the immortal Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they solve some of their most famous cases. Including "The Red-Headed League", "The Speckled Band", "A Scandal in Bohemia", and more of their remarkable adventures adorn this sparkling collection. Brought to life by award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison, each of Doyle's characters is brought to life with respect and precision. This is a Holmes collection to be treasured for years.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson continue their astounding adventures in this second chronicle of short-story mysteries. Notable are two characters here introduced that prove themselves invaluable to the Sherlock Holmes canon: Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock's older brother) and the nefarious Professor Moriarty.