The Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859-1930 creator author. text bibliography enk London New York Penguin 2001 monographic eng xxiii, 550 pages. This collection of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes includes many of the famous cases - and great strokes of brilliance - that made the legendary detective one of fiction's most popular creations. With his devoted amanuensis Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke filled room in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil in such cases as 'The Speckled Band', in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister's death, or 'A Scandal in Bohemia', which portrays a European king blackmailed by his mistress. In 'Silver Blaze' the pair investigate the disappearance of a racehorse and the violent murder of its trainer, while in 'The Final Problem' Holmes at last comes face to face with his nemesis, the diabolical Professor Moriarty - 'the Napoleon of crime'. general Arthur Conan Doyle. Previously published as two separate vols. entitled: The adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Includes bibliographical references (p. xviii). Texto en Inglés. (Fictitious character) Watson, John H Fiction Holmes, Sherlock Fiction Detective and mystery stories, English Private investigators England Fiction 823 Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 9780140437713 2001279197 UKM 260622 20260622114239.0 12631394 eng