The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
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4.5 • 3.3K Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s enduring detective takes on thirteen captivating mysteries in this short story collection.
Putting his immensely satisfying deductive powers to work, the legendary Holmes tackles everything from a perplexing locked-door murder to an eccentric criminal who’s obsessed with Napoleon. The compilation also contains one of the few Sherlock Holmes stories in which the emerging science of fingerprints helps to solve a case.
Published after the star detective had appeared to die in a previous story (which Holmes explains to a most relieved Watson in the opening tale), these mysteries crackle with Conan Doyle’s renewed enthusiasm for his beloved character. This is classic mystery fiction at its most thrilling.
Customer Reviews
A Good Start
Our introduction to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and a good first step. Holmes is perhaps a bit too perfect, and Watson a bit too ingratiating, but Doyle will fix that with time. The main issues here are (a) how relatively simple the mystery is and (b) the long detour to a Wild West romance. Strange, by all standards, but a good read. It's also refreshing to read a novel which gives Mormons such an even-handed take.
A MUST READ
This a great book, the first half is with Sherlock holmes/Watson and the second with the background to the story. It's sad, but an amazing read all the same.
A great read
This book was completely engaging and Conan Doyle definitely displayed many influences that were prominent in his era. I throughly enjoyed the read and recommend this book to others.
The basic plot revolves around a mystery where Holmes has been engaged to help. It also explains the beginning of the friendship between Watsons and Holmes.