Books with title Best of Sherlock Holmes

This work is the premier collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, originally published in 1893, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Known as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887 (in A Study in Scarlet), the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 1880 and 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. Though not the first fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes is arguably the best known, with Guinness World Records listing him as the "most portrayed movie character" in history. Holmes's popularity and fame are such that many have believed him to be not a fictional character but a real individual; numerous literary and fan societies have been founded that pretend to operate on this principle. Widely considered a British cultural icon, the character and stories have had a profound and lasting effect on mystery writing and popular culture as a whole, with the original tales as well as thousands written by authors other than Conan Doyle being adapted into stage and radio plays, television, films, video games, and other media for over one hundred years.

A selection of the most thrilling detective stories ever written by the master storyteller.Sherlock Holmes, the world’s cleverest detective, sets forth in this collection of six extraordinary stories to solve some of the most intriguing cases of his career. What was the mysterious ‘speckled band’ that a woman referred to with her dying breath? What do the dancing men signify and why do they bring death in their wake? Is there really a league of red-headed men, or is it a conspiracy so audacious that only Holmes can sense it? Will Sherlock Holmes meet his end at the hands of the evil Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls?The cases of Sherlock Holmes have held readers spellbound ever since they were first published. In 1927, the stories in this volume were chosen by the author himself as some of the best he had written. Introduced here by Ruskin Bond, The Very Best of Sherlock Holmes presents the great detective in all his brilliant glory for a new generation of readers.

Dizziness.Zombie like movements.Collapse.Death.Dissolving into vile fluids.Men and women are dying mysteriously and frequently. For no apparent reason.Holmes and Watson are called onto a case that, on the surface, appears to be a spreading virus or form of toxic poison, but turns out to be so, so much more than just a simple disease. Everyone Holmes knows and loves could be in great danger.He is going to be tested by a killer whose mind is set on revenge; and whose powers are godlike.A new and satisfying excursion into the brand new adventures of Sherlock Holmes in a Victorian London, where shape shifters, monsters and creatures of the night roam on an alternate Earth with an alternate history to our own.An urban fantasy mystery to keep you turning pages.Download your book now.

HIGHEST DEGREE OF QUALITY THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY LUXURIOUS LEATHER-BOUND HARDCOVER LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION exclusively for subscribers to ”The Collected Stories of the World’s Greatest Writers ”. "The best of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle, illustrated by Ben F.Stahl. FIRST EDITION 1977, Never-opened, brand new copy in absolute mint condition. Book size is 9.8 x 6.6 x 1.12 inches & there are 643 pages. HARDCOVER & original SLIPCASE.Cover is in featuring GORGEOUS premium hand-cut full leather boards adorned with ornate embossing on the front & back covers & further accented by 22-kt pure gold stamping on the spine. The spine is dubbed with raised horizontal bands formed in the leather. GENUINE leather binding is tight & square, 22 karat gold lettering and art on the front and back covers as well as guilt pages, thread SMYTH SEWN PAGES--not merely glue, raised bands on the spine that add a visual interest and an antique look, and a silk page-marker sewn into the binding for durability which is concealed by muslin joints. Flawless gold gilded page ends on all 3 sides to protect against dust & moisture. Lovely deep peach silk moiré fabric end papers & a sewn-in satin ribbon page marker. The book is printed on acid-neutral archival paper, for permanence & durability to last generations without discoloring. The paper quality--texture and thickness. These books aren't going to fall apart, unless you try to take them apart, so this book will accommodate a lifetime of being read over & over again without showing signs of wear or deterioration.Perfectly crisp corners.Pages are clean and unmarked, unused/unread , excellent condition overall.Slipcase exterior box has bumped up on corners due to moving boxes over time. The bumping is very modest but still should be noted. Book is perfect. This is a well-stored, never-opened brand new copy in absolute mint condition. See photos for exact details.

A vivid account of adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a legendary super detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle which no one could forget even after a half century along with his best friend, guide and philosopher Dr.Watson. This part consists of 'The Adventure of Noble Bachelor', 'The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritulal', 'Baskerville Hall', and part of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. More Stories in the next part.