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Sherlock the essential Arthur Conan Doyle adventures

"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...

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Main Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 (Author)
Other Authors: Gatiss, Mark (Compiler), Moffat, Steven, 1961- (Compiler)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York ; London : Pegasus Crime, 2016.
Edition: First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Private investigators > Fiction.
Short stories.
Mystery fiction.
Detective and mystery fiction.
Summary: "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 the BBC series co-creators 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."
Item Description: 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
Physical Description: 553 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN: 9781681772103
1681772108
Author Notes: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930.He set up as a doctor at Southsea and it was while waiting for patients that he began to write. His growing success as an author enabled him to give up his practice and turn his attention to other subjects.His greatest achievement was his creation of Sherlock Holmes, who soon attained international status and constantly distracted him from his other work; at one time Conan Doyle killed him but was obliged by public protest to restore him to life. And in his creation of Dr. Watson, Holmes's companion in adventure and chronicler, Conan Doyle produced not only a perfect foil for Holmes but also one of the most famous narrators in fiction.

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