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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.

A Sign of the Four(1890) is the second of the Sherlock Holmes novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. The maze-like story revolves around the disappearance of Captain Morstan, the father of Dr. Watson's future wife. A stolen treasure, a secret pact, and dizzying clues present Holmes and Watson with one of their most intriguing cases.

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.

A Study in Scarlett (1888) is the first of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the overture of Detective Holmes to readers and the seed of literature’s most cherished partnership. A transatlantic yarn of romance and revenge, this is where one of our most treasured literary creation all begins.

His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) is a collection of stories featuring the exploits of the world’s best-known detective and his erstwhile sidekick, Dr. Watson. Previously published, these stories are among his most inventive tales and most perplexing cases, and includes a preface from the dear Dr. Watson himself.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Valley of Fear (1915) is the fourth of the Sherlock Holmes mystery novels. The story, set in both the foggy moors of England and an American midwest mining town, is an intriguing work of suspense including secret societies, a perplexing murder, and the timeless deductions of literary's favorite detective.

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.

Tales of Terror and Mystery (1922) is a spellbinding collection of twelve stories from Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. This volume is separated into two movements, Tales of Terror contains six terrifying horror stories, and with Tales Of Mystery readers will find six short masterpieces of suspense fiction.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1893), was the second collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the brilliant and venerated Detective Holmes and his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson. This canonical collection, originally published in The Strand Magazine, includes one of the most famous Holmes stories, “The Adventure of of the Final Problem.”

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.

The Great Boer War (1900) is Arthur Conan Doyle’s historical account of the conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states at the Fin de siècle. One of the first histories of the war, this volume also demonstrates Doyle’s extraordinary skill as a writer in his ability to both edify and entertain.

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.

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.

The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry "Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carré "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of She...

Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carré "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith "The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: Some...

Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty." -Michael Dirda "The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry Arthur Conan Doyle's Tales of Terror and Mystery (1922) is a haunting collection of twelve stories that highlights his extraordinary skills of storytelling. The first six stories are bloodcurdlin...

Holmes and Watson accompany a woman on a quest which leads them through the dark heart of London to a one-legged man, a mysterious and terrifying creature, and an incredible tale of greed and revenge."-School Library Journal "The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts h...

A Study in Scarlett (1888) is the first of the Sherlock Holmes crime novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the overture of Detective Holmes to readers and the seed of literature’s most cherished partnership. A transatlantic yarn of romance and revenge, this is where one of our most treasured literary creation all begins.

The Great Boer War (1900) is Arthur Conan Doyle’s historical account of the conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states at the Fin de siècle. One of the first histories of the war, this volume also demonstrates Doyle’s extraordinary skill as a writer in his ability to both edify and entertain.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Valley of Fear (1915) is the fourth of the Sherlock Holmes mystery novels. The story, set in both the foggy moors of England and an American midwest mining town, is an intriguing work of suspense including secret societies, a perplexing murder, and the timeless deductions of literary’s favorite detective.