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Mr Holder's life is turned on its head when a piece of the priceless crown he's been asked to guard goes missing. The police have no clues and only one suspect: Mr Holder's own son. Everyone's hopes lie with Sherlock Holmes. But can the genius detective find the missing treasure before time runs out? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

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!

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

Eine entführte Katze, ein skurriler Katzenbesitzer, der ein Studienfreund Holmes ist, eine verschwundene Taube und der Taubenbesitzer, der in seinem Leben mehr Leid ertragen musste, als manch anderer auszuhalten vermochte. Das sind die Fakten eines neuen Falles, der auf den ersten Blick nicht sonderlich spektakulär wirkt. Das ändert sich schlagartig, als die erste Leiche mit aufgeschlitzter Kehle aufgefunden wird. Und dieser Tote bleibt leider nicht der Letzte.

Celebrate the magic and warmth of the holiday season with The Essential Christmas Collection, a curated anthology of timeless stories that capture the spirit of Christmas. From classic tales of generosity and joy to heartfelt moments of reflection, this collection will transport you to a world where miracles and Christmas cheer come to life. This enchanting compendium is perfect for cosy winter nights, family gatherings, and anyone seeking to rekindle the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy these classic tales that have delighted generations and continue to bring joy year after year.

The Adventure of the Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle published as The Return of Sherlock Holmes in 1905. Doyle ranked The Adventure of the Dancing Men third in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories. This is one of only two Sherlock Holmes short stories where Holmes' client dies after seeking his help. The other is "The Five Orange Pips", part of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The original title was "The Dancing Men," when it was published as a short story in The Strand Magazine in December 1903.

In den Räumlichkeiten des japanischen Konsulats in London kommt es zu einem perfiden Mordanschlag. Der zuständige Geheimdienstoffizier wendet sich an Sherlock Holmes, um diplomatische Affären zu vermeiden und den Fall einer raschen Klärung zuzuführen.

Ein Paket ohne Absender liegt eines Tages vor Holmes und Watsons Türe. Fünf darin enthaltene, seltsame Gegenstände - ein Strick, ein Halseisen, ein Metallklumpen, eine verdorrte Mohnblume und ein Dokument - weisen dem Meisterdetektiv die Spur ins Jahr 1800. Fast vergessene Gräueltaten werden plötzlich wieder lebendig.

Ein Ausländer, ein gewisser Rudolph Unterweger, wird erstochen in seiner Wohnung aufgefunden. Doch damit nicht genug - die Leiche ist verstümmelt, im Mund des Toten findet sich ein seltsames Metallobjekt: Es zeigt einen doppelköpfigen Adler, nebst eingeritzter römischer "II". Ein Freimaurersymbol, wie Holmes zu bedenken gibt. Steckt ein Zwist unter Logenbrüdern dahinter? Oder womöglich etwas ganz Anderes?

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, 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.

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.

On a zoology expedition up the Amazon, Professor Challenger has made an inexplicable discovery. Back in London, his claims are ridiculed throughout the professional community. Reluctantly, he recounts to Journalist Edward Malone, "Curupuri is the spirit of the woods, something terrible, something malevolent, something to be avoided. None can describe its shape or nature, but it is a word of terror along the Amazon. Something terrible lay that way. It was my business to find out what it was."

The country doctor had come to 221B Baker Street, the famous lodgings of Sherlock Holmes, with an eerie tale---the legend of the Hound of the Baskervilles, the devil-beast that haunted the lonely moors around the Baskervilles' ancestral home. The tale warned the descendants of that ancient family never to venture out on the moor "in those dark hours when the powers of evil are exalted."

This is a story from The Return of Sherlock Holmes II collection.

Twenty-three great Sherlock Holmes mysteries as published in Strand Magazine. These stories have won over readers in the thousands and have helped make Sherlock Holmes the most popular and most famous detective of all times. Arthur Conan Doyle, was born in Scotland in 1859. He was educated in Jesuit schools in England and Austria. In 1881 he finished a medical degree and signed on as a surgeon aboard a whaling vessel in the Arctic. After an unsuccessful medical practice, Doyle started writing. Sherlock Holmes was an instant success.

John Openshaw tells Holmes that in 1883 his uncle died two months after receiving a letter inscribed "K.K.K." with five orange pips enclosed, and that in 1885 his father died soon after receiving a similar letter; now Openshaw himself has received such a letter. Holmes tells him to do as the letter asks and leave a diary page, which Holmes deduces is connected to the Ku Klux Klan, on the garden sundial. Openshaw is killed before he can do so, but Holmes discovers the killers have been travelling on a sailing ship, and sends the captain a letter with five orange pips. The ship is lost at sea.

Pfarrer Townsend war tot. Die gefesselten Beine des Geistlichen hingen schlaff aus dem Backofen, während sein Oberkörper noch in dem immer noch glühend heißen Ofen steckte. Einziger Hinweis, ein Märchenbuch, dessen aufgeschlagene Seiten das Märchen von Hänsel und Gretel preisgab. Inspektor Wolfford konnte sich darauf keinen Reim machen und zog den Meisterdetektiv zu Rate. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wussten Holmes und Watson allerdings noch nicht, dass dieses Buch leider nicht das Letzte gewesen sein sollte, das sie auf die Spur des Mörders bringen würde.