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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….

The story centers on a murder in Forest Row, where a man is killed with a harpoon, prompting Inspector Stanley Hopkins to seek Holmes's expert assistance.

Unlike most stories narrated by Dr. Watson, this one is told mainly by Holmes himself, with Watson providing the introduction. It's one of Holmes's earliest cases, showcasing his deductive skills. Here, Holmes reviews old records and recounts the case of Reginald Musgrave, an old university acquaintance, who seeks help after strange events at his family estate, Hurlstone. The Musgraves have a centuries-old ritual where each eldest son must memorize and recite a mysterious poem upon coming of age.

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

Eine entführte Katze, ein skurriler Katzenbesitzer, der ein Studienfreund Holmes ist, eine verschwundene Taube und der Taubenbesitzer, der in seinem Leben mehr Leid ertragen musste, als manch anderer auszuhalten vermochte. Das sind die Fakten eines neuen Falles, der auf den ersten Blick nicht sonderlich spektakulär wirkt. Das ändert sich schlagartig, als die erste Leiche mit aufgeschlitzter Kehle aufgefunden wird. Und dieser Tote bleibt leider nicht der Letzte.

Celebrate the magic and warmth of the holiday season with The Essential Christmas Collection, a curated anthology of timeless stories that capture the spirit of Christmas. From classic tales of generosity and joy to heartfelt moments of reflection, this collection will transport you to a world where miracles and Christmas cheer come to life. This enchanting compendium is perfect for cosy winter nights, family gatherings, and anyone seeking to rekindle the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy these classic tales that have delighted generations and continue to bring joy year after year.

The Adventure of the Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle published as The Return of Sherlock Holmes in 1905. Doyle ranked The Adventure of the Dancing Men third in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. This is one of only two Sherlock Holmes short stories where Holmes' client dies after seeking his help. The other is "The Five Orange Pips", part of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The original title was "The Dancing Men," when it was published as a short story in The Strand Magazine in December 1903.

In den Räumlichkeiten des japanischen Konsulats in London kommt es zu einem perfiden Mordanschlag. Der zuständige Geheimdienstoffizier wendet sich an Sherlock Holmes, um diplomatische Affären zu vermeiden und den Fall einer raschen Klärung zuzuführen.

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?

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!

When John Openshaw receives a mysterious envelope containing five dried orange pips, he fears he has inherited more than his family estate. His uncle and father both received the same warning… and both died under sudden, unexplained circumstances soon after. Now the threat has come for him.

Quando o melancólico Josiah Amberley relata a Sherlock Holmes a fuga de sua jovem esposa com seu rival de xadrez, o Dr. Ray Ernest, o relato soa familiar: amor roubado e dinheiro levado. Mas a tristeza de Amberley esconde algo mais sinistro. Holmes capta esses indícios e rapidamente desmantela o álibi perfeito do marido. Intrigado e suspeitando de um crime terrível, Holmes precisa enviar Watson em uma viagem falsa para ter tempo de invadir a casa.

Sherlock Holmes, o renomado detetive britânico, utiliza seu excepcional raciocínio lógico e métodos científicos para resolver mistérios e crimes complexos. Em cada caso, ele é acompanhado por seu inseparável amigo e confidente, o Dr. Watson, que o ajuda a desvendar pistas e entender os enredos mais intricados. Juntos, enfrentam desafios que testam os limites da lógica e da dedução.

Durante uma temporada de descanso na costa da Cornualha, Sherlock Holmes e o Dr. Watson se veem envolvidos em um mistério perturbador. A morte repentina de um homem e o colapso mental de seus dois irmãos chocam uma pequena comunidade, todos ligados por um estranho símbolo africano conhecido como "o Pé do Diabo". Ao investigar a origem do símbolo e seus efeitos letais, Holmes descobre a existência de um raro pó venenoso, trazido de terras distantes, capaz de provocar loucura e morte quase instantâneas.

On a zoology expedition up the Amazon, Professor Challenger has made an inexplicable discovery. Back in London, his claims are ridiculed throughout the professional community. Reluctantly, he recounts to Journalist Edward Malone, "Curupuri is the spirit of the woods, something terrible, something malevolent, something to be avoided. None can describe its shape or nature, but it is a word of terror along the Amazon. Something terrible lay that way. It was my business to find out what it was."

This collection features some of the greatest fictional detectives ever, including: Sherlock Holmes, Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, Father Brown, Morris Klaw, and Inspector Morse amongst others. Reader Edward Hardwicke, who played Watson to Jeremy Brett's Holmes in the early 1990s, makes an ideal reader for the genre.

The country doctor had come to 221B Baker Street, the famous lodgings of Sherlock Holmes, with an eerie tale---the legend of the Hound of the Baskervilles, the devil-beast that haunted the lonely moors around the Baskervilles' ancestral home. The tale warned the descendants of that ancient family never to venture out on the moor "in those dark hours when the powers of evil are exalted."