検索キーワード： 著者 "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" すべてのカテゴリー

Aufregung in einem luxuriösen Wohnblock auf Quirx-13: Harmlose Haustiere fielen einem Tiermörder zum Opfer. Sherlock Holmes soll mit Hilfe Dr. Watsons verhindern, dass der Täter sich menschliche Opfer sucht.

In this gripping Sherlock Holmes adventure, we encounter the man dubbed as the worst in London by Holmes himself. Despite his personal detestation, Holmes is forced to invite this morally repugnant man into his home, treating him with professional courtesy. What could possibly compel Holmes to tolerate such a character? What terrifying power does Charles Augustus Milverton wield over Holmes and the hapless victims he mercilessly manipulates? Join us on this thrilling journey as we unravel the mystery. - Summary by phil c

The Adventure of the Devil's Foot is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of eight stories in the cycle collected as His Last Bow. Doyle ranked The Adventure of the Devil's Foot ninth in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves at Poldhu in Cornwall one spring for the former's health, but the holiday ends with a bizarre event. Mr. Mortimer Tregennis, a local gentleman, and Mr. Roundhay, the local vicar, come to Holmes to report that Tregennis's two brothers have gone insane, and his sister has died.

Holmes wird zu einer unüblichen Vorgehensweise gezwungen. Derweil überschlagen sich in dem kleinen Tiroler Ort die Ereignisse. Während ein jüdisches Ehepaar unter der Verhetzung eines gesamten Dorfes zu leiden hat, passiert im Passionsspielhaus ein weiterer Mord….

Watson's worst fears have come true: his best friend, Sherlock Holmes, is dying! Watson is desperate to help, but Holmes is being his usual stubborn self and refuses to see a doctor. Yet with deadly traps, mysterious murder plots and a cunning coffee plantation owner to deal with, Watson begins to wonder whether everything is as it seems... An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

Mr Holder's life is turned on its head when a piece of the priceless crown he's been asked to guard goes missing. The police have no clues and only one suspect: Mr Holder's own son. Everyone's hopes lie with Sherlock Holmes. But can the genius detective find the missing treasure before time runs out? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the genius detective and his trusty sidekick crack the code before these dancing drawings turn deadly?

Holmes is facing a problem - a big one. He's on the tail of his most dangerous criminal to date, Professor Moriarty. But it seems that the professor is one step ahead. Can the detective unwind Moriarty's web of crime before it's too late? Or could this really be Holmes' last case? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

Ein Ausländer, ein gewisser Rudolph Unterweger, wird erstochen in seiner Wohnung aufgefunden. Doch damit nicht genug - die Leiche ist verstümmelt, im Mund des Toten findet sich ein seltsames Metallobjekt: Es zeigt einen doppelköpfigen Adler, nebst eingeritzter römischer "II". Ein Freimaurersymbol, wie Holmes zu bedenken gibt. Steckt ein Zwist unter Logenbrüdern dahinter? Oder womöglich etwas ganz Anderes?

Pfarrer Townsend war tot. Die gefesselten Beine des Geistlichen hingen schlaff aus dem Backofen, während sein Oberkörper noch in dem immer noch glühend heißen Ofen steckte. Einziger Hinweis, ein Märchenbuch, dessen aufgeschlagene Seiten das Märchen von Hänsel und Gretel preisgab. Inspektor Wolfford konnte sich darauf keinen Reim machen und zog den Meisterdetektiv zu Rate. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wussten Holmes und Watson allerdings noch nicht, dass dieses Buch leider nicht das Letzte gewesen sein sollte, das sie auf die Spur des Mörders bringen würde.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson verweilen in Budapest, um die Weltmeisterschaft im Jiu-Jitsu mitzuverfolgen, als Graf Nadasdy an Holmes herantritt und ihn um seine Hilfe bittet. Sein Sohn gilt seit mehreren Tagen als vermisst. Die Polizei vor Ort hat keinerlei Anhaltspunkte und der Graf befürchtet das Schlimmste. Doch welche Rolle spielt die Verlobte des jungen Grafen, die steinreiche Amerikanerin Miss Gould? Sie war es, die den jungen Grafen, kurz vor seinem Verschwinden, noch tief verschleiert aufsuchte und in seine Wohnung eindrang.

It has been three years since the death of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is now solving mysteries solo and he's about to face his toughest one yet: the impossible murder of Mr Adair. What Watson doesn't know is that this curious case will unearth secrets from beyond the grave. Mr Robert Adair was killed last night at his mansion in Park Lane. He had spent the evening gambling and his winnings were still on the table. His door was locked from the inside and his window was left open.

Farewell to the iconic Sherlock Holmes! In this collection of stories, the legendary detective navigates through some of his darkest adventures, presenting a fresh take on Arthur Conan Doyles work. While some tales deviate from the traditional format and are not narrated by Watson, they delve into unique, often unsettling villains. Please note that Section 5, The Adventure of the Three Gables, contains language that may be offensive to modern listeners. If you prefer to skip this, we understand. Additionally, those who find my American accents less than stellar may want to approach some of ...

When Violet Smith gets a new job, a new friend and a new home, life seems almost perfect ... until the solitary cyclist appears. He follows her every week, along the same stretch of road. Why? That's what Holmes and Watson need to work out, before this seemingly simple case turns into something far more sinister.

The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate John Hector McFarlane, a young lawyer accused of murdering his client, builder Jonas Oldacre, after Oldacre unexpectedly named McFarlane the sole beneficiary of his will.

A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre mystery. Three students are suspected of cheating - can Holmes solve the case in time for the examination to go ahead? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

When Watson's latest patient confronts him with a missing thumb and a horrifying story, he knows just where to turn. This is a case for Sherlock Holmes. But can Holmes and Watson unravel this deadly mystery in time to catch the criminals? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

Hall Pycroft is a simple man, looking for a simple job. But working for the Pinner brothers is certainly not simple. When Pycroft finds himself caught in the middle of a troubling mystery, he turns to the only man he knows can solve it: Sherlock Holmes.

After a frightened Violet Hunter turns to Holmes and Watson for advice, the crime-fighting duo find themselves pulled into a dangerous mystery. For there's far more than secrets hiding in the halls of The Copper Beeches.

The police are no closer to solving the murder of horse trainer, John Straker. The country's most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared. All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the murderer and return Silver Blaze to safety - all before the Wessex Cup race. He was killed on Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse, Silver Blaze, has been missing since the night of the attack.