The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
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| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Title | The Return of Sherlock Holmes |
| Note | Magazine Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #108 |
| Contents |
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| Summary | "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written during the early 20th century. This work marks the re-emergence of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, alongside his loyal friend Dr. John Watson, as they tackle a series of intriguing cases that highlight Holmes’s exceptional logical reasoning and deductive abilities. The stories not only delve into the complexities of criminal investigations but also explore the depth of the characters and their relationships. At the start of the collection, in "The Adventure of the Empty House," Watson learns of the mysterious death of Ronald Adair, who was killed in his locked room without any apparent motive. As Watson investigates, he is astonished by the sudden return of Sherlock Holmes, who has been secretly alive after faking his own death three years prior. Holmes explains how he escaped from the Reichenbach Falls and expresses his intent to solve the case of Adair's murder, which he believes may involve the infamous Colonel Sebastian Moran and a unique air-gun. As the story progresses, Holmes displays his ingenuity and keen observation skills while reconnecting with Watson, leading them into a thrilling chase for the truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Private investigators -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 221 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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