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The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 stories starring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in East India Company, India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards. It presents the detective's drug habit and humanizes him in a way that had not been done in the preceding novel A Study in ...

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new character of Sherlock Holmes, who later became one of the most famous literary detective characters. He wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the next year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to his sidekick Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and ...

Imagine a strange, tropical place that is almost inaccessible. Time appears to have stood still there. Species of animal and plant life not seen elsewhere on Earth, except in the fossil record, inhabit the place. The lakes heave with the shapes of huge grey bulks moving under the surface. The woods are places where chittering cries move about above your head, as powerful apes move swiftly in the canopy of leaves. Then, a tree splinters nearby, and a dinosaur steps out from his hiding place... and he's eyeing YOU. Jurassic Park? Not quite. The Lost World was an inspiration for Jurassic Park; in...

Four new stories about the master detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes and cocaine. What lies behind the addiction? Boredom? Or the difficult search for the big score? An Indian ruby is stolen and hidden so well that no one can find it. A case for the master detective. Can Dresden's Green Vault be robbed? Or can Sherlock Holmes prevent it? For Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler was always the woman of his life. Therefore, after years, he can finally fully solve the case of Scandal in Bohemia.

Upon arriving in Brixford, Watson learns that three children have vanished without a trace. He informs his friend Sherlock Holmes about further mysterious incidents at Rosie's Hall. After extensive investigations, horrific machinations are uncovered, reaching into the highest echelons of the British Empire. Many years later, Watson unexpectedly receives an invitation from Dr. Smith to Brixford, Devonshire.

The Poison Belt is a suspenseful sequel to The Lost World, where Professor Challenger gathers his fellow explorers to witness a terrifying event. As Earth moves through a deadly region of space, humanity faces mass extinction. Can they find a way to survive, or is this the end? A gripping mix of science fiction, philosophy, and adventure.

The Sign of the Four is a thrilling mystery that plunges Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson into a tangled web of stolen treasure, murder, and betrayal. When Mary Morstan seeks their help in solving the mystery of her father’s disappearance and a strange inheritance, the case leads them to dark secrets from colonial India and a deadly pact between convicts. This gripping detective novel also deepens Holmes’ character, revealing his reliance on drugs and introducing Watson’s future wife. A must-read for mystery lovers!

Round the Fire Stories is a chilling collection of tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, perfect for reading on a dark winter’s night. From supernatural encounters to gripping mysteries, each story delivers suspense, intrigue, and a touch of horror. A must-listen for fans of classic short fiction.

Set during the Hundred Years’ War, The White Company follows young Alleyn Edricson as he trains to become a knight. When he falls in love with his master’s daughter, he must prove his worth on the battlefield. Alongside Prince Edward’s forces, he embarks on a journey of honor, chivalry, and war. This is a thrilling medieval adventure filled with heroism and romance.

Professor Maracot, accompanied by two American associates, conducts an exploration of the Atlantic Ocean floor, beginning in a diving bell of his invention. The results exceed the underwater thrills we may recall from Sea Hunt and Jacques Cousteau. Maracot, a contrastive successor to Professor Challenger, whom Edgar Rice Burrows had borrowed from Doyle, leads his colleagues into unanticipated adventures that rival those of Burrows's Barsoom novels. These climax with a supernatural contest of wills. (Summary by Thomas A. Copeland)

Dr. Watson sits down again to ruminate over his notes of all the mysteries he has joined Sherlock Holmes in investigating. In the “Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes”, he has gathered twelve more of the most interesting puzzles for the public’s appreciation. He concludes with the bittersweet note that he believes the last story will be his final collaboration with the famous sleuth. - Summary by Mark Smith

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!

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

Das letzte Problem (auch Sein letzter Fall, Der letzte Fall oder Sherlock Holmes’ Untergang OT: The Final Problem) ist der Titel einer Sherlock-Holmes-Kurzgeschichte von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sie ist die letzte des Bandes Die Memoiren des Sherlock Holmes und stammt aus dem Jahr 1893. Die Geschichte beinhaltet den Kampf des Meisterdetektivs gegen seinen kriminellen Gegner Professor Moriarty, der mit dem Sturz der beiden in die Reichenbachfälle bei Meiringen in der Schweiz endet.

Holmes und Watson treffen beim Golfspielen in Slindon Holmes' alten Bekannten Colonel Fortescue, der eine sehr wertvolle Edelsteinsammlung besitzt. Doch obwohl der Colonel nicht allzu beliebt ist und die Sammlung ausgerechnet in seinem Haus versteckt, ist es sein sympathischer Nachbar, der plötzlich Drohbriefe erhält und um sein Leben zittern muss. Holmes beschließt, in London nach dem ominösen Briefeschreiber zu suchen.

Ein dubioser Auftraggeber verspricht dem ungarischen Zwischenhändler Ivolsky ein beträchtliches Honorar für eine schiere Nichtigkeit. Gelockt vom schnell verdienten Geld lässt sich Ivolsky auf den Handel ein, bereut es jedoch in dem Moment wieder, als er am Ort des Geschehens eintrifft. Mit gemischten Gefühlen fragt er Holmes um Rat.

London, Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dr. John Watson, pensionierter Armeearzt, ist auf der Suche nach einer Bleibe in der britischen Hauptstadt, als er in einer Bar auf einen alten Bekannten trifft. Der macht ihn im Laboratorium des St. Bartholomew‘s Hospital mit seinem Kollegen Sherlock Holmes bekannt und kurz darauf beziehen Holmes und Watson das berühmte Apartment in der Baker Street 221 B, das in Zukunft Schauplatz und Ausgangspunkt zahlreicher Kriminalabenteuer des außergewöhnlichen Duos sein wird.