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An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the genius detective and his trusty sidekick crack the code before these dancing drawings turn deadly?

Holmes is facing a problem - a big one. He's on the tail of his most dangerous criminal to date, Professor Moriarty. But it seems that the professor is one step ahead. Can the detective unwind Moriarty's web of crime before it's too late? Or could this really be Holmes' last case? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

When John Openshaw receives a mysterious envelope containing five dried orange pips, he fears he has inherited more than his family estate. His uncle and father both received the same warning… and both died under sudden, unexplained circumstances soon after. Now the threat has come for him.

Quando o melancólico Josiah Amberley relata a Sherlock Holmes a fuga de sua jovem esposa com seu rival de xadrez, o Dr. Ray Ernest, o relato soa familiar: amor roubado e dinheiro levado. Mas a tristeza de Amberley esconde algo mais sinistro. Holmes capta esses indícios e rapidamente desmantela o álibi perfeito do marido. Intrigado e suspeitando de um crime terrível, Holmes precisa enviar Watson em uma viagem falsa para ter tempo de invadir a casa.

Sherlock Holmes é procurado por Nathan Garrideb, um excêntrico colecionador americano que afirma ter direito a uma grande herança deixada a pessoas com o mesmo sobrenome. O caso parece trivial, mas Holmes logo desconfia de que há algo errado na história. À medida que investiga, o detetive descobre que a suposta herança é apenas um ardil criado para afastar um homem de seu apartamento, onde está escondido um criminoso envolvido com falsificação de moedas. Quando a situação se torna perigosa e o Dr. Watson é ferido, Holmes abandona sua habitual frieza e age com rara indignação.

Nach dem Tod von Inspektor Wolfford wird Sherlock Holmes auf einen neuen Fall aufmerksam: Dr. Timothy Thompson, ein alter Freund von Watson, verschwindet während eines humanitären Einsatzes auf der Leprainsel Spinalonga. Holmes, Watson und Alice reisen nach Kreta, wo sie eine isolierte Kolonie voller Krankheit, Angst und Geheimnisse vorfinden. Während Watson sich um die Kranken kümmert, deckt Holmes ein Netz aus Mord, Schmuggel und verborgenen Leidenschaften auf.

Während Holmes den Mord unter den Kranken scheinbar schnell aufklären kann, führt eine Spur aus gestohlenem Phenol, heimlichen Treffen und verborgenen Leidenschaften zu einer weit dunkleren Wahrheit. Als Holmes schließlich das Geheimnis einer Nonne aufdeckt, wird klar: Auf der Insel der Ausgestoßenen sind nicht Krankheit und Tod die größten Feinde – sondern Schuld, Liebe und menschliche Schwäche.

Neste conto, Sherlock Holmes e Dr. Watson são chamados para investigar um caso que envolve a misteriosa e perturbadora aparição de uma figura fantasmagórica em torno de uma casa de campo isolada. O Coronel James Barclay, um homem respeitado, é encontrado morto após um ataque de pânico provocado pela visão. As evidências apontam para a esposa do coronel, Nancy, que estava presente, mas a verdade reside em um segredo há muito enterrado da Guerra na Índia e em uma identidade oculta que ressurge para clamar por justiça ou vingança.

Sherlock Holmes, o renomado detetive britânico, utiliza seu excepcional raciocínio lógico e métodos científicos para resolver mistérios e crimes complexos. Em cada caso, ele é acompanhado por seu inseparável amigo e confidente, o Dr. Watson, que o ajuda a desvendar pistas e entender os enredos mais intricados. Juntos, enfrentam desafios que testam os limites da lógica e da dedução.

Holmes hat die Ermittlungen zu dem Mordfall übernommen, während Dr. Watson feststellen muss, dass eine größere Menge Phenol aus dem Medikamentenlager entnommen wurde. Holmes und Watson setzen umgehend Schwester Mary darüber in Kenntnis. Alice hingegen kämpft nach wie vor mit ihren eigenen Dämonen und findet in einem jungen, gutaussehenden Leprakranken eine willkommene Ablenkung.

Durante uma temporada de descanso na costa da Cornualha, Sherlock Holmes e o Dr. Watson se veem envolvidos em um mistério perturbador. A morte repentina de um homem e o colapso mental de seus dois irmãos chocam uma pequena comunidade, todos ligados por um estranho símbolo africano conhecido como "o Pé do Diabo". Ao investigar a origem do símbolo e seus efeitos letais, Holmes descobre a existência de um raro pó venenoso, trazido de terras distantes, capaz de provocar loucura e morte quase instantâneas.

Ein mysteriöser gelber Koffer samt schockierendem Inhalt wird in die Baker Street 221b geliefert und bringt Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson so auf die Spur eines schottischen Adligen, dessen Ehefrau offenbar um ihr Leben bangt. Die Herren zögern nicht, dem dringlichen Hilferuf zu folgen und machen sich auf in den hohen Norden der Insel...

Four new stories about the master detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes and cocaine. What lies behind the addiction? Boredom? Or the difficult search for the big score? An Indian ruby is stolen and hidden so well that no one can find it. A case for the master detective. Can Dresden's Green Vault be robbed? Or can Sherlock Holmes prevent it? For Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler was always the woman of his life. Therefore, after years, he can finally fully solve the case of Scandal in Bohemia.

In this gripping Sherlock Holmes adventure, we encounter the man dubbed as the worst in London by Holmes himself. Despite his personal detestation, Holmes is forced to invite this morally repugnant man into his home, treating him with professional courtesy. What could possibly compel Holmes to tolerate such a character? What terrifying power does Charles Augustus Milverton wield over Holmes and the hapless victims he mercilessly manipulates? Join us on this thrilling journey as we unravel the mystery. - Summary by phil c

The Poison Belt is a suspenseful sequel to The Lost World, where Professor Challenger gathers his fellow explorers to witness a terrifying event. As Earth moves through a deadly region of space, humanity faces mass extinction. Can they find a way to survive, or is this the end? A gripping mix of science fiction, philosophy, and adventure.

The Sign of the Four is a thrilling mystery that plunges Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson into a tangled web of stolen treasure, murder, and betrayal. When Mary Morstan seeks their help in solving the mystery of her father’s disappearance and a strange inheritance, the case leads them to dark secrets from colonial India and a deadly pact between convicts. This gripping detective novel also deepens Holmes’ character, revealing his reliance on drugs and introducing Watson’s future wife. A must-read for mystery lovers!

Round the Fire Stories is a chilling collection of tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, perfect for reading on a dark winter’s night. From supernatural encounters to gripping mysteries, each story delivers suspense, intrigue, and a touch of horror. A must-listen for fans of classic short fiction.

Set during the Hundred Years’ War, The White Company follows young Alleyn Edricson as he trains to become a knight. When he falls in love with his master’s daughter, he must prove his worth on the battlefield. Alongside Prince Edward’s forces, he embarks on a journey of honor, chivalry, and war. This is a thrilling medieval adventure filled with heroism and romance.

His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of previously published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, including the titular short story, His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes (1917). The collection's first US edition adjusts the anthology's subtitle to Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. All editions contain a brief preface, by "John H. Watson, M.D.", that assures readers that as of the date of publication (1917), Holmes is long retired from his profession of detective but is still alive and well, albeit suffering from a touch of rheumatism.

"The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is one of the eight stories in the cycle collected as "His Last Bow", and one of the few stories in which for much of the plot Watson must act alone and try his best with Holmes left in the background. Holmes sends Dr. Watson to Lausanne to investigate Lady Frances Carfax's disappearance since he himself is too busy in London. Lady Frances is a lone, unwed woman denied a rich inheritance on account of her sex.