The Adventure of the Empty House - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story;With Original Illustrations by Charles R. Macauley

<p><strong>Read the short story that shocked Sherlock Holmes fans across the globe and discover how the renowned detective got away with his greatest coup yet: surviving death.</strong></p><p>It's been three years since Sherlock Holmes had a fatal encounter with Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls and Doctor Watson has started investigating crime alone. When a seemingly unsolvable locked-room murder occurs Watson visits the crime scene. Several odd characters are present including an elderly book collector who may not be all he seems...</p><p>First published in <em>The Strand Magazine</em> 'The Adventure of the Empty House' is a remarkable example of Arthur Conan Doyle's skill in writing detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.</p>