Arcturus Sherlock Holmes. A Gripping Casebook of Stories. A Gripping Casebook of Stories Дойл Артур Конан

Sherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories contains the full-length novel A Study in Scarlet, plus 14 short stories. A Study in Scarlet marked Sherlock Holmes' debut appearance in novel form, while Holmes made his first short story appearance in A Scandal in Bohemia, also included in this compendium • In his perceptive introduction to this compendium, leading crime writer Martin Edwards observes that 'the compelling evocation of character is what makes Conan Doyle's stores come alive'. Ally this to vivid settings and the result is unbeatable entertainment enjoyed by crime fans the world over

«Долина страха» или «Долина ужаса» — детективная повесть Артура Конана Дойля, изданная в 1915 году. Последняя из 4 повестей Конан Дойля о Шерлоке Холмсе • Провинциальный Берлстоун взбудоражен: богатый сквайр, филантроп и душа местного общества Джон Дуглас якобы найден мертвым - кто-то проник в его дом и в упор расстрелял из дробовика. Пока Скотленд-Ярд идентифицировал обезображенный труп и выдвигал версии убийства, одну неправдоподобнее другой, Шерлок Холмс установил, что Дуглас жив-здоров и прячется у себя в особняке, а убитый - некто Тед Болдуин, зачем-то явившийся в Берлстоун из далекой Америки, и череп ему разворотил сам Дуглас. У этих людей явно было общее прошлое, но что сделало их смертельными врагами? Долина Ужаса когда-то повязала этих двоих кровью, и теперь одному из них нет места на земле, пока по ней ходит другой

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere • - Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four • Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes • Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for

Самый известный роман Артура Конан Дойла "Собака Баскервилей" возвещает о возвращении Шерлока Холмса после его смерти в "Последнем деле Холмса". Это шедевральное произведение криминального жанра мастерски сочетает неизвестность и страх с первобытным ужасом перед странным, незнакомым и невидимым • При загадочных обстоятельствах погибает сэр Чарльз Баскервиль. Старинная легенда рассказывает о проклятии рода Баскервилей - чудовищной собаке, которая губит мужчин этой семьи • Шерлок Холмс берется раскрыть убийство, и доктор Уотсон отправляется на девонширские болота, где находится родовое поместье Баскервилей, чтобы помочь знаменитому сыщику в расследовании и уберечь молодого наследника • Книга на английском языке • Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, heralds the return of Sherlock Holmes after his apparent death in The Final Problem

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a chilling tale presenting Sherlock Holmes with one of his most challenging cases. The young Sir Henry Baskerville, the new master of the Baskerville estate, is haunted by a phantom beast 'with blazing eyes and dripping jaws' which roams the mist-enshrouded moors around isolated Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor. Is this fiendish spectre the manifestation of the family curse Or is Sir Henry the victim of a scheming murderer Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy, the criminal genius Professor Moriarty, is back! But the solution to the riddle, found after many surprising twists and high drams, lies far away, half across the world in a location known as 'The Valley of Fear'. This is Conan Doyle's last Holmes novel and in the opinion of many of his fans, it is his best!

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining narrative puzzles. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes • Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tales are so loved for • Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours

Шерлок Холмс, величайший литературный сыщик всех времён, обрёл бессмертие благодаря киноадаптациям, сериалам на телевидении и, конечно, неповторимому творчеству его именитого создателя. Благодаря этому изданию у читателя есть возможность ознакомиться как с наиболее известными рассказами о Шерлоке Холмсе, так и со скрытыми бриллиантами творчества Артура Конана Дойла. В сборник "The Sherlock Holmes Mysteries" вошли двадцать два рассказа культового британского писателя, повествующие о золотых временах его гениального персонажа • Книга на английском языке • Includes an Introduction by Anne Perry and a New Afterword by Regina Barreca • Indisputably the greatest fictional detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes lives on-in films, on television, and of course through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's inimitable craft

'There should be no combination of events for which the wit of man cannot conceive an explanation.' • In this tale drawn from the note books of Dr Watson, the deadly hand of Professor Moriarty once more reaches out to commit a vile and ingenious crime. However, a mole in Moriarty's frightening criminal organization alerts Sherlock Holmes of the evil deed by means of a cipher • When Holmes and Watson arrive at a Sussex manor house they appear to be too late. The discovery of a body suggests that Moriarty's henchmen have been at their work. But there is much more to this tale of murder than at first meets the eye and Sherlock Holmes is determined to get to the bottom of it

Гений преступной мысли профессор Мориарти вот-вот совершит подлое и коварное преступление, но лазутчик в его криминальной сети успевает предупредить об этом Шерлока Холмса. Блестящий лондонский детектив в компании своего друга и коллеги доктора Ватсона торопится в графство Сассекс, но они прибывают слишком поздно. Найдено мёртвое тело, а значит, люди Мориарти уже совершили задуманное. Однако в этой истории кроется куда больше деталей, чем кажется на первый взгляд, и лишь зоркий глаз знаменитого сыщика сумеет отыскать их все и раскрыть тайну, уходящую корнями далеко в прошлое • Классическая детективная повесть сэра Артура Конана Дойла в оригинале • Книга на английском языке • The deadly hand of Professor Moriarty once more reaches out to commit a vile and ingenious crime, but a mole in Moriarty's criminal organization alerts Sherlock Holmes of the evil deed by means of a cipher

'You are a wronged woman and shall have justice. Do not bring police. If you do, all will be in vain. Your unknown friend.' • When a beautiful young woman is sent a letter inviting her to a sinister assignation, she immediately seeks the advice of the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes • For this is not the first mysterious item Mary Marston has received in the post. Every year for the last six years an anonymous benefactor has sent her a large lustrous pearl. Now it appears the sender of the pearls would like to meet her to right a wrong • But when Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson, aiding Miss Marston, attend the assignation, they embark on a dark and mysterious adventure involving a one-legged ruffian, some hidden treasure, deadly poison darts and a thrilling race along the River Thames

Miss Mary Morstan has a strange story to tell • Since her father disappeared, she has received a large pearl through the post on the same day, every year, for six years. Who is sending them? And what about her father's paper with the words 'The Sign of Four' written on it? • Sherlock Holmes alone can solve these mysteries • Text adaptation by Jeremy Page

As a dense yellow fog swirls through the streets of London, a deep melancholy has descended on Sherlock Holmes, who sits in a cocaine-induced haze at 221B Baker Street. His mood is only lifted by a visit from a beautiful but distressed young woman - Mary Morstan, whose father vanished ten years before. Four years later she began to receive an exquisite gift every year: a large, lustrous pearl. Now she has had an intriguing invitation to meet her unknown benefactor and urges Holmes and Watson to accompany her. And in the ensuing investigation - which involves a wronged woman, a stolen hoard of Indian treasure, a wooden-legged ruffian, a helpful dog and a love affair - even the jaded Holmes is moved to exclaim, 'Isn't it gorgeous!'