| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Illustrator |
Paget, Sidney, 1860-1908 |
| Title |
De dood van Sherlock Holmes — De terugkeer van Sherlock Holmes
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_Sherlock_Holmes Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_terugkeer_van_Sherlock_Holmes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
De gebochelde -- De afgesneden ooren -- De klerk van den effectenhandelaar -- Het scheepvaart-verdrag -- De dood van Sherlock Holmes -- Het avontuur van de Opleidingsschool -- Het avontuur van "Zwarte Peter" -- Het avontuur van "Charles Augustus Milverton" -- Het avontuur van de zes Napoleons.
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| Credits |
Produced by Anna Tuinman, Eline Visser and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"De dood van Sherlock Holmes — De terugkeer van Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. The book revisits the iconic characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, focusing on their investigation into various mysteries, including the events surrounding the death of Colonel Barclay and a series of sinister happenings involving other characters. The enduring popularity of these stories stems from their intricate plots and the clever reasoning of Holmes. The opening of the book introduces a tense atmosphere, setting the stage with Dr. Watson recounting a late-night visit from his friend, Sherlock Holmes. Watson, who has recently settled into married life, is surprised by Holmes's unexpected arrival, which hints at an urgent matter. Holmes reveals he is investigating a complex case involving the murder of Colonel Barclay, characterized by mysterious circumstances and hidden motives. Throughout this portion, Holmes's analytical skills are showcased as he discusses the details of the case, unearthing connections and clues that propound the intrigue, ultimately leading them to Aldershot the next day for a deeper investigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English -- Translations into Dutch
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29490 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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