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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback (Sprayed Edge Deluxe Edition)
ISBN: 9789363123540
Publisher: Wilco International LLP
Overview:
Step into the fog-lined streets of Victorian London with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary collection of twelve short mysteries. This deluxe sprayed-edge hardback brings fresh polish to the timeless partnership of Holmes and Dr Watson. Featuring cases such as A Scandal in Bohemia and The Red-Headed League, it's a perfect introduction for new readers and a beautiful upgrade for lifelong fans of classic detective fiction seeking an elegant collector's edition.
About the Book:
First published in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes gathers twelve of the detective's most celebrated early cases, originally serialised in The Strand Magazine. Arthur Conan Doyle weaves together bizarre disappearances, blackmail plots, stolen jewels, and impossible puzzles, each unravelled through Holmes's astonishing powers of observation and deduction. From a bride vanishing on her wedding day to a governess terrified by a strange request, every story is narrated by the loyal Dr Watson, whose steady voice grounds the reader in a fog-bound London of hansom cabs, gaslight, and hidden secrets. These stories cemented Holmes as the archetype of the modern detective, blending suspense, sharp wit, and moral complexity in equal measure. Doyle's prose remains crisp and propulsive more than a century later, and the puzzles still challenge readers to match wits with the world's most famous consulting detective before the solution is revealed. This sprayed-edge hardback elevates the reading experience, with a finished exterior as satisfying to display as it is to read, capturing everything that made Holmes an enduring icon of crime fiction.
Key Benefits:
- Twelve classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries in one beautifully produced hardback volume.
- Deluxe sprayed-edge finish adds a premium, collectible look to any bookshelf.
- Perfect gift for fans of detective fiction, classic literature, or Victorian-era storytelling.
- Engaging, fast-paced stories that sharpen logic and observation skills.
- A foundational text of the crime and mystery genre, referenced in countless modern adaptations.
About the Author:
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and physician best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, one of the most iconic characters in literary history. Beginning with A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Doyle went on to write four novels and fifty-six short stories chronicling Holmes's investigations, establishing many of the conventions of modern detective fiction. Beyond the Holmes canon, Doyle wrote historical novels and science fiction, but it is his brilliant detective and loyal companion Dr Watson who remain his most enduring literary legacy worldwide.
Why You'll Love This Edition:
Beautifully produced with a striking sprayed-edge finish, this hardback brings together twelve unforgettable mysteries in a format that's as satisfying to own as it is to read, cover to cover.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the UK ISBN edition currently in stock.
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