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A mysterious case with an anonymous client and a murderous back story, Sherlock Holmes can't resist the temptation of danger in this thrilling short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.When a British officer arrives at Baker Street to ask Sherlock Holmes for his assistance, the legendary detective can't refuse. With an anonymous client and very few leads, the case seems impossible to solve. A sinister plot of love, deception, and murder begins to unravel as Holmes and Watson investigate this complex mystery. They face a series of challenges and obstacles, each more dangerous than the last, as they race against time to stop a deadly scheme. With each twist and turn, they must use all of their cunning and skill to unravel the mystery and protect the illustrious client.First published in 1924, 'The Adventure of the Illustrious Client' was one of Arthur Conan Doyle's last Sherlock Holmes stories. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.

When Sherlock Holmes is visited by his brother, Mycroft, the legendary detective is in for more than a friendly family reunion. Can the brothers work together to solve a grisly case?The British government must turn to Sherlock Holmes for assistance once again when top-secret documents go missing. The Bruce-Bartington Plans are highly confidential submarine designs, but they were stolen, leaving behind a trail of gruesome murders. Working with his trusted friend, Doctor Watson, Holmes sets out to recover the stolen plans and prevent an international catastrophe. The detective's remarkable skills of deduction are showcased in this short story alongside the camaraderie and intellectual rivalry between Holmes and his brother Mycroft.First published in 1908, 'The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans' is a classic example of detective fiction and a must-read for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.

Danger lurks around every corner in this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery. Join the legendary detective and his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, as they investigate the grisly crimes at Wisteria Lodge.When Mr. Grazia, a wealthy Spanish businessman, receives an invitation to stay at the luxurious Wisteria Lodge, he has no idea of the danger that awaits him. The lodge's idyllic surroundings hide a grisly crime, and he soon finds himself at the mercy of an unknown assailant. With the help of Doctor Watson, Sherlock Holmes sets out to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice.First published in 1908, 'The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge' is a suspenseful tale by the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine is back with a new issue and a new editor. Here are tales in mystery and detection in the classic manner, with a fine selection of new stories, features, and a classic Holmes reprint. Here are:BEAUTY AND THE BEYOTCH, by Barb GoffmanTHE CASE OF THE COLONEL'S SUICIDE, by Rafe McGregorTHE HOLMES IMPERSONATOR AND THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS, by Janice LawTHE BODY IN THE BACKYARD, by Peter DiChellisThe Adventure of the Geek Interpreter, by Hal CharlesCEREAL KILLING, by J.P. SeewaldLAST WISH AND TESTAMENT, by V.P. KavaFROM GREEN TO RED, by Mike McHoneFAILURE TO OBEY, by Rebecca K. JonesTRACE EVIDENCE, by Keith BrookeTHE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN, by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleFeatures by Darrell Schweitzer, Kim Newman, and Martha Hudson.Now edited by Carla Kaessinger Coupe.

"Holmes has taken on a life of his own in the hearts and minds of a modern world" -The Times"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty."-Michael Dirda"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen FryArthur Conan Doyle's The Valley of Fear (1915) is the fourth and final installment of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels. This work of riveting suspense and intrigue is loosely based on the infamous 18th Century Irish secret society, The Molly Maguires. First published in serial form in The Strand Magazine in 1914 and 1915, this novel brings Sherlock Holmes face-to-face with the evil Professor Moriarty, one of the most nefarious characters of crime fiction. The Valley of Fear, much like the first Sherlock Holmes novel (A Study in Scarlet) is told in two parts; the first is the bewildering mystery of a murder at a remote English estate, and the second section is told by the man initially thought to be the murder victim, set in the Midwest of the United States. When Sherlock Holmes receives a cipher message at Baker Street, he quickly deciphers its message- that John Douglas, the resident of a remote estate in Sussex is in danger. Soon after decoding the letter Holmes is visited by a policeman and friend who informs him that Douglas has been murdered at Birlstone, the estate. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the scene they are met with a bewildering array of clues, including a disfigured body, bloody footprints, and a missing dumb-bell. When the house servants are interrogated it becomes clear that there is a conspiracy that extends to a secret society called The Freeman, in a Western coal mining town in the United States. The second part of the book moves to the story of the mafia-like gang in the wild west, and ultimately to Holmes's nemesis, the infamous Professor Moriarty. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Valley of Fear is both modern and readable.

The fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel features a heinous scheme from the pipe-smoking detective's most formidable nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.After receiving a pseudonymous cipher from one of Moriarty's henchmen, Holmes and Watson must unravel the mysterious murder of a country gentleman. The puzzling case gives the detective the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his skills in observation, forensics, and deduction. This electrifying novel features themes of ethical ambiguity and makes political commentary on terrorist activity.First published in The Strand Magazine between 1914 and 1915, this captivating detective-fiction novel presents an intricate crime and sets the reader the impossible challenge of cracking the case before Holmes can solve it. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.

The 12 short stories featured in this volume were the catalyst for the first literary fandom, the success of The Strand Magazine, and Arthur Conan Doyle's lifelong career as the writer of the Sherlock Holmes adventures.Enter the smoky rooms of 221B Baker Street and immerse yourself in the intriguing lives of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. This volume features tales including 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' and 'The Red-Headed League', which Arthur Conan Doyle named his favourite Holmes stories. Each of these twelve mysteries highlights the famous detective's remarkable skill and methods, narrated by Watson. The stories featured in this volume include:- A Scandal in Bohemia- The Red-Headed League- A Case of Identity- The Boscombe Valley Mystery- The Five Orange Pips- The Man with the Twisted LipFirst published in The Strand Magazine magazine between July 1891 and June 1892, this edition includes the stories' original illustrations by Sidney Paget. A specially commissioned introduction also features in this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.

The darker side of Sherlock Holmes and the romantic side of Doctor Watson are both revealed in this enthralling second novel in Arthur Conan Doyle's detective series. Thick fog swirls through London, winding its way down Baker Street towards flat 221B where a cocaine-dazed Sherlock Holmes sits awaiting a new case. When a beautiful young woman, Mary Morstan, presents the sleuthing duo with two seemingly unrelated cases, all three work together to solve a decade-long mystery. A tangled web of missing fathers, curious deaths, and cursed treasure, The Sign of the Four was first published in 1890. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.

Beyond the City By Arthur Conan Doyle Beyond the City (1892) is a novel by the Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."If you please, mum," said the voice of a domestic from somewhere round the angle of the door, "number three is moving in." Two little old ladies, who were sitting at either side of a table, sprang to their feet with ejaculations of interest, and rushed to the window of the sittingroom. "Take care, Monica dear," said one, shrouding herself in the lace curtain "don't let them see us. "No, no, Bertha. We must not give them reason to say that their neighbors are inquisitive. But I think that we are safe if we stand like this." The open window looked out upon a sloping lawn, well trimmed and pleasant, with fuzzy rosebushes and a star-shaped bed of sweet-william. It was bounded by a low wooden fence, which screened it off from a broad, modern, new metaled road. At the other side of this road were three large detached deep- bodied villas with peaky eaves and small wooden balconies, each standing in its own little square of grass and of flowers. All three were equally new, but numbers one and two were curtained and sedate, with a human, sociable look to them while number three, with yawning door and unkempt garden, had apparently only just received its furniture and made itself ready for its occupants. A four-wheeler had driven up to the gate, and it was at this that the old ladies, peeping out bird-like from behind their curtains, directed an eager and questioning gaze. The cabman had descended, and the passengers within were handing out the articles which they desired him to carry up to the house. He stood red-faced and blinking, with his crooked arms outstretched, while a male hand, protruding from the window, kept piling up upon him a series of articles the sight of which filled the curious old ladies with bewilderment. "My goodness me!" cried Monica, the smaller, the drier, and the more wizened of the pair. "What do you call that, Bertha? It looks to me like four batter puddings.""Those are what young men box each other with," said Bertha, with a conscious air of superior worldly knowledge. "And those?" Two great bottle-shaped pieces of yellow shining wood had been heaped upon the cabman. "Oh, I don't know what those are," confessed Bertha. Indian clubs had never before obtruded themselves upon her peaceful and very feminine existence. These mysterious articles were followed, however, by others which were more within their range of comprehension-by a pair of dumb-bells, a purple cricket-bag, a set of golf clubs, and a tennis racket. Finally, when the cabman, all top-heavy and bristling, had staggered off up the garden path, there emerged in a very leisurely way from the cab a big, powerfully built young man, with a bull pup under one arm and a pink sporting paper in his hand. The paper he crammed into the pocket of his light yellow dust-coat, and extended his hand as if to assist some one else from the vehicle. To the surprise of the two old ladies, however, the only thing which his open palm received was a violent slap, and a tall lady bounded unassisted out of the cab. With a regal wave she motioned the young man towards the door, and then with one hand upon her hip she stood in a careless, lounging attitude by the gate, kicking her toe against the wall and listlessly awaiting the return of the driver.