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The White Company (1891) is a rousing historical adventure from Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. This forgotten classic, set during the conflicts between the European monarchs of the middle ages, is an intoxicating tour de force of swashbuckling exploits and romance, and was one of Doyle’s favorites of all of his work.

In The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), the third Sherlock Holmes novel, a death on an English moor opens suspicions of the inhabitants of the Baskerville manor and the nearby villagers. Arguably Arthur Conan Doyle’s best-loved book, with its cunning plots and evocative gothic backdrop, this is one of literature’s most popular whodunits.

The Lost World (1912), an early classic of Science Fiction, chronicles the expedition of a disparate group of British explorers into the depths of the Amazon basin, where prehistoric creatures are rumored to exist. With Arthur Conan Doyle’s exemplary skill, he has constructed unforgettable characters against the backdrop of one of his most thrilling adventures.

With Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s uncanny eye, The Case for Spirit Photography (1922) is a riveting investigation of the alleged phenomenon of capturing ghosts through photographic means. This non-fiction work is an essential read for Doyle fans as well as those with an interest in the study of the paranormal.

Highly observant, socially inept, and an expert detective, these are the ways one could describe Sherlock Holmes. Told from the perspective of his sidekick, Dr. Watson, this book features twelve iconic short stories that introduce the reader to the legendary crime-solving duo in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.