The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmess observation to Dr. Watson at the start of A Case of Identity is certainly borne out by the twelve short stories in this collection characterized by the originality and inventiveness that has made Conan Doyle a household name. The familiar sanctuary of 221B Baker Street is regularly invaded by a procession of puzzled clients with bizarre problems to solve. Holmess cases include a young engineer who arrives with one of his thumbs cut off at the root; a governess who has been offered a tempting salary provided she dresses in the exact manner specified by her employers; and a visit from a frightened young woman whose sister has inexplicably died from fear and nervous shock. These and other seemingly intractable puzzles are solved by Sherlock Holmess inimitable blend of intellectual analysis and inspired deduction. Like the faithful Watson in these stories the reader can enjoy their position at the center of events and admire the master of detection at work. The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyles wonderful tales of the inimitable consulting detective at work. Featuring original illustrations from editions of the 1920s this collection will adorn any booklovers shelf and transport the reader back in time to Holmess bustling Victorian London; the misty moors of Dartmoor; the dizzying heights of Reichenbach; and the cozy living room of 221b Baker Street.