Sherlock
the essential adventures
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers with a curated masterclass in crime fiction.
Each of these nineteen tales, from Sherlock's first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic 'The Dying Detective', is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings and revenge - a ground-breaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today.
With introductions by Mark and Steven for each story, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired.
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Sherlock: the essential adventures
2016-10, Pegasus Crime
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Sherlock: The Essential Adventures
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The hit BBC series "Sherlock" has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. ...[T]his ... collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired. -- Cover.
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"Each of these nineteen tales, from Sherlock's first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge -- a ground-breaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today. With introductions by Steven and Mark for each story, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired."
Study in Scarlet
Sign of Four
Scandal in Bohemia
Red-Headed League
Case of Identity
Man with the Twisted Lip
Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Adventure of the Speckled Band
Silver Blaze
Adventure of the Yellow Face
Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual
Adventure of the Greek Interpreter
Final Problem
Hound of the Baskervilles
Adventure of the Empty House
Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
Adventure of the Devil's Foot
Adventure of the Dying Detective
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