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7+ YearsPublisher | BBC Books |
ISBN 13 | 9781785942440 |
ISBN 10 | 1785942441 |
Book Subtitle | The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 1 |
Book Description | The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyles legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction. Each of the tales in this first of two volumes, from Sherlocks first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the classic Adventure of The Speckled Band, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge a ground-breaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today. With introductions by Steven and Mark for each story, this collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired. The selected stories for volume one: A Study In Scarlet The Sign of Four A Scandal in Bohemia The Red-Headed League A Case of Identity The Man with the Twisted Lip The Blue Carbuncle The Speckled Band |
About the Author | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and began to write stories while he was a student. Over his life he produced more than thirty books, 150 short stories, poems, plays and essays across a wide range of genres. His most famous creation is the detective Sherlock Holmes, who he introduced in his first novel A Study in Scarlet (1887). |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 42733 |
Number of Pages | 352 |
Sherlock Paperback English by Arthur Conan Doyle - 42733