| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #48320
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| Note |
Also available as audio book: #9551
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A scandal in Bohemia -- The Red-headed League -- A case of identity -- The Boscombe Valley mystery -- The five orange pips -- The man with the twisted lip -- The adventure of the blue carbuncle -- The adventure of the speckled band -- The adventure of the engineer's thumb -- The adventure of the noble bachelor -- The adventure of the beryl coronet -- The adventure of the Copper Beeches.
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| Credits |
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer and Jose Menendez
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written during the late 19th century. The book introduces the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, as they embark on various intriguing cases, filled with mystery and clever deductions. The opening of the book presents "A Scandal in Bohemia," where Dr. Watson reflects on his relationship with Holmes and hints at the detective's infatuation with Irene Adler, a woman of great significance in his past. In this initial chapter, a royal client, who is later revealed to be the King of Bohemia, seeks Holmes's help to retrieve a compromising photograph involving Adler before his impending marriage. Watson observes Holmes's deductive abilities as Holmes analyzes a mysterious note from the king and receives visitors of significant stature, foreshadowing the adventure ahead. This introduction sets the stage for a thrilling narrative filled with twists and an exploration of Holmes's character, particularly in relation to women and the complexities of human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| 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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1661 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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