Arthur Conan Doyle

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Sherlock Holmes and Three Tales of Kidnapping;A Collection of Short Mystery Stories - With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget & Charles R. Macauley

Beschreibung

Embark on a thrilling journey of mysterious disappearances and captivating suspense as Sherlock Holmes investigates three chilling cases of kidnap. This collection features three of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most captivating and suspenseful Sherlock Holmes stories. In 'The Greek Interpreter' (1893), Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve the curious disappearance of Mr. Melas, the neighbour of his brother, Mycroft. 'The Priory School' (1904) sees Holmes racing against time to save the son of a rich and famous duke after he vanishes from his prestigious school. Finally, 'The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax' (1911) follows the disappearance of a lonely but wealthy woman who has the habit of carrying valuable jewels on her person. A must-read for fans of detective fiction, this new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

Autor

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle's most famous work, A Study in Scarlet, introduced Sherlock Holmes in 1887, marking the beginning of a series that included four novels and fifty-six short stories. These works became milestones in the development of crime fiction, establishing Holmes and his companion, Dr. Watson, as cultural icons. Doyle's expertise in medicine also influenced his writing, providing a foundation for his character's sharp intellect and deductive reasoning. Beyond the Sherlock Holmes stories, he wrote a wide range of works, including historical novels, science fiction, and plays. In addition to his writing career, Doyle was involved in various social causes and even served as a volunteer doctor during the Second Boer War. He passed away on July 7, 1930, in Crowborough, England, at the age of 71. His literary legacy endures, and he has received several accolades, including the Audie Award for Excellence in Production.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Detective Fiction Classics
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 208g
• ISBN-13: 9781447468622
• ISBN-10: 1447468627
• Artikelnr.: 37029655