Books with title His Last Bow

Although the majority of the tales in His Last Bow were written and published prior to the First World War, Arthur Conan Doyle penned one final story prior to publication, "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes," which is believed to be based on the author's experience during the war. Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking.

Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow collects together eight Sherlock Holmes stories. Originally called Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes and not containing the title story His Last Bow, later editions of this book added that final story and changed the title. When the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes were first sold America, the publishers removed The Adventure of the Cardboard Box, considering its dealing with adultery to be too scandalous for the American public. The story was not released in the United States until year later, when it was included in His Last Bow.

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson embark upon eight thrilling investigations involving a body on the Underground; the unexplained disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, and a parcel containing a pair of recently removed human ears. Finally, with the First World War looming, Holmes is encouraged out of cosy retirement on the South Downs to lend his unique intellect to the British Government. The fascinating, historic results are finally revealed in ‘His Last Bow’.

His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of previously published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, including the titular short story, "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" (1917). Holmes is embroiled is some strange and challenging cases. The general themes of the book are: scaremongering, kidknapping, theft & treachery.Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes to creep into the original author’s words. Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com to see more classic book titles in this series.

The most significant thing about Doyle's London was that it was inhabited by Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, who seem more real to us than most historical figures. They've managed to convince any number of people of their reality. Presumably the British post office no longer receives letters address to Sherlock Holmes from all over the world, but once upon a time, it received thousands. Collected her are eight Sherlock Holmes adventures.

This edition contains all the short stories of the first edition (The adventure of Wisteria Lodge, The adventure of the cardboard box, The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, The Adventure of the Red Circle, The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, The Adventure of the Dying Detective and His Last Bow – An Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes). A must-read for Sherlock Holmes lover's. Work introduced by an original biography of Arthur Conan Doyle.

Although the title suggest a farewell appearance, happily, instead, these 8 stories comprise still another segment in Dr. Watson's entertaining memoirs of his friend, Sherlock Holmes. Stories included are: The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, The Adventure of the Cardboard Box, The Adventure of the Red Circle, The Adventure of Bruce-Partington Plans, The Adventure of the Dying Detective, The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, The Adventure of the Devil's Foot, and His Last Bow.